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What is a crypto bridge?

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A crypto bridge is a tool that moves tokens from one blockchain to another. Usually, it locks the token on the first chain and creates a matching token on the second. Bridges hold large amounts of crypto, which makes them a big target for hackers. Some of the largest crypto thefts have come from bridge hacks.

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