The Danger Zones: Why Cross-Chain Bridges Are Hack Magnets

Moving money from Ethereum to Solana or Polygon requires a "Bridge." While useful, bridges are historically the most vulnerable part of the crypto ecosystem. Billions of dollars have been stolen from bridges (Ronin, Wormhole, Nomad). Why are they dangerous, and how can you use them safely?

1. The Honeypot Effect
Bridges hold massive amounts of assets in one place to facilitate transfers. This makes them the ultimate target for hackers. Breaking a bridge is like robbing the central bank vault.

2. Use Official Bridges
Always use the official bridge recommended by the chain (e.g., the official Arbitrum Bridge or Polygon Bridge). Avoid third-party "fast aggregators" unless they have a long, proven track record.

3. Don't "Park" Money on Bridges
Use bridges only for transit. Do not leave your funds sitting in the bridge contract for long periods. Move them, complete your activity, and if you are done, consider moving them back to a safer mainnet or cold storage.

Summary:
Bridges are necessary highways, but they are prone to accidents. Drive through them, but don't set up camp in the middle of the road.