Blockchain networks and facilitating the exchange of assets and information between them. Common cross-chain bridges include:
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC): Wrapping Bitcoin as an ERC-20 on Ethereum for use within the Ethereum ecosystem.
RenBridge: Supporting the transfer of assets as Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Zcash between Ethereum and other chains.
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-Chain Communication Protocols
Cross-chain communication protocols enable data exchange between different blockchain networks standardized communication methods. Major cross-chain communication protocols include:
Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Protocol: Proposed by Cosmos for achieving interoperability different blockchain networks.
Polkadot Relay Chain: Facilitating communication and data sharing multiple blockchains (parachains) through a relay chain.
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Decentralized Relayers
entralized rel serve as connectors for different
