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THE CROSS-CHAIN REFERENCE

Web3 bridges.
A clearer picture.

Understand how assets move between blockchains.
Explore the technology, the differences and the risks.

Built for understanding.No wallet connection needed.
Sources checked · September 23, 2026
An informational directory. We do not execute swaps, hold funds or rank products by returns.Our approach ↗
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Jumper Exchange

Bridge & swap aggregator

An interface that brings bridges, exchanges and route providers together. Now based at jumper.xyz.

Platform overview

Cross-chainMultiple providers
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Jumper Exchange

One interface, several underlying providers

Jumper aggregates routes for token exchanges and transfers between supported networks. The interface and the bridge executing a route are different parts of the process.

What to understand

A route may involve a bridge, a decentralized exchange or a solver. Its estimated cost, duration and dependencies vary. An aggregator does not remove the risks of its underlying providers.

A domain change, not a second exchange. Jumper’s official announcement identifies jumper.xyz as its new domain and says that jumper.exchange redirects there.

Sources

Jumper product explanation (opens in a new tab)
Official domain announcement (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Jumper Swap

A function within Jumper

The token exchange function inside Jumper. Learn how a swap differs from a cross-chain transfer.

Same platform as Jumper Exchange

Same-chainCross-chain
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Jumper Swap

A function, not a separate company

“Jumper Swap” describes the swapping experience within Jumper. It is not presented here as an additional exchange or an independently operated bridge.

Two different operations

A same-chain swap changes the token within one network. A cross-chain swap can combine a token exchange with a transfer to another network.

Understanding a quote

Relevant fields include the expected output, network and provider fees, price impact, slippage allowance and the providers involved. An estimate is not a guarantee of execution or final output.

Sources

Jumper: swaps and routing (opens in a new tab)
Official Jumper product links (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Across

Intent-based bridge

A cross-chain protocol where relayers deliver funds on the destination network and settle afterwards.

Relayer-based execution

RelayersCross-chain
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Across

How the mechanism works

A user specifies a desired outcome. Relayers can supply their own funds on the destination chain and subsequently receive repayment through the protocol’s settlement process.

What is distinctive

Across separates quoting, relayer execution and settlement. Its documentation describes optimistic verification of bundled settlements and a hub-and-spoke architecture.

Limitations and dependencies

Execution depends on a supported route, available relayers and network conditions. A fast initial fill and final protocol settlement are different events. Smart-contract and settlement risks still apply.

Source

Across architecture documentation (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Allbridge Core

Stablecoin bridge

Stablecoin transfers using native cross-chain standards, with different mechanisms for supported assets.

Architecture updated in 2026

StablecoinsEVM & non-EVM
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Allbridge Core

Stablecoin-focused infrastructure

Current documentation describes native transfers of USDC, USDT and USDe using Circle’s CCTP or xReserve and LayerZero’s OFT standards, depending on the asset and route.

A material product change

Allbridge Core says its liquidity pools were discontinued in July 2026. Descriptions of the old pool-based design should not be treated as the current architecture.

Limitations and dependencies

Support differs by asset and network. The underlying token issuer, messaging standard and destination chain introduce dependencies. A stablecoin’s name or target price is not a guarantee of its value.

Source

Current Allbridge Core documentation (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Bungee

Cross-chain routing

A cross-chain routing project exploring liquidity aggregation and an open marketplace for execution.

Routing & execution model

RoutingLiquidity
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Bungee

More than a single bridge route

Bungee’s published Open Liquidity material discusses a marketplace model for connecting user requests with liquidity and execution providers. Its earlier aggregation model combined multiple bridges and exchanges.

Why the version matters

A general label such as “bridge aggregator” does not describe every execution path. The provider and mechanism of a particular route matter more than the label on the interface.

Limitations and dependencies

Quotes and available routes can change. The documentation should be checked for the current product version; this overview does not verify a live route, its cost or its safety.

Sources

Bungee Open Liquidity paper (opens in a new tab)
Socket routing documentation (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Stargate

Cross-chain protocol

Cross-chain transfer infrastructure with documented routes, supported asset types and integrations.

Route-specific asset support

Asset transfersLiquidity
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Stargate

Cross-chain asset infrastructure

Stargate describes itself as a liquidity transport protocol. Its documentation separates routes, architecture, supported networks and different asset types, including OFT and Hydra assets.

What to distinguish

A protocol’s general network coverage does not mean every asset is transferable in both directions on every network. The asset type and selected route determine the mechanism.

Limitations and dependencies

Review the route’s security assumptions, token representation and current availability. Integration with other infrastructure does not eliminate smart-contract, messaging or network risks.

Source

Stargate protocol overview (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Alephium Bridge

Ecosystem bridge

A bridge connecting the Alephium ecosystem. A 2026 incident makes its latest status especially important.

Read the incident disclosure

AlephiumEthereum / BNB
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Alephium Bridge

Bridge context

Alephium’s bridge documentation covers transfers involving Alephium, Ethereum and BNB Chain. Asset representations and confirmation requirements differ between networks.

Material incident disclosure

Alephium’s September 4, 2026 report describes a May 30, 2026 exploit and shutdown. It says the vulnerability was fixed and independently audited, and describes coordinated relaunch work. This page does not confirm that the bridge is currently operational.

Why this is included

A directory should make material limitations visible. Historical documentation or an audit alone cannot establish a service’s present availability or safety.

Sources

Official incident and remediation report (opens in a new tab)
Alephium bridge documentation (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

Base bridges

Network reference

An overview of bridging into Base. The old bridge.base.org interface has been deprecated.

Legacy interface deprecated

BaseEthereum
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Base bridges

A network reference, not one product

Base’s current documentation lists several paths into the network. It explicitly states that the old bridge.base.org interface has been deprecated.

Different routes, different assumptions

The documentation includes Ethereum routes through Superbridge and Brid.gg, plus separate information for Solana and Bitcoin. Those routes use different infrastructure and are not interchangeable.

What a reader should take away

A “Base Bridge” label on an old directory is not sufficient to identify a current service. Check the current Base documentation and the particular route’s token support, timing and trust assumptions.

Source

Current Base bridging documentation (opens in a new tab)

Informational overview. Inclusion is not an endorsement, a safety rating or a recommendation to transact.

8 explainers include two perspectives on Jumper. Placement does not indicate a ranking.

How this directory is researched

A TWO-MINUTE START

Bridge, swap or aggregator?

Similar interfaces can do very different things. Start with the underlying operation.

01 / BRIDGE

Change the network.

A bridge coordinates assets or messages across blockchains. Depending on its design, it may use liquidity, lock-and-mint or burn-and-mint mechanisms.

Network A→Network B
02 / SWAP

Change the token.

A swap exchanges one token for another. A same-chain swap stays within one blockchain; a cross-chain swap also needs a way to cross networks.

Token A→Token B
03 / AGGREGATOR

Find an execution path.

An aggregator gathers routes from other providers. One interface may rely on multiple bridges, exchanges or solvers behind the scenes.

One interface→Several providers

Further reading: Ethereum.org on bridges (opens in a new tab) · Jumper on routing (opens in a new tab)

What makes up the cost?

A quoted fee is only one part of a route’s economics. This directory does not provide live prices.

Network gas
The blockchain’s transaction cost, which can change with demand.
Provider fees
Charges from a bridge, relayer, exchange or other route provider.
Price impact
The effect of an exchange on the available market price.
Slippage & tolerance
Slippage is the change from expected to executed price; tolerance sets an acceptable limit.

Definitions: Jumper on slippage (opens in a new tab).

UNDERSTAND THE TRADE-OFFS

Connected networks.
Additional risks.

A bridge is another system to rely on. An audit, familiar name or fast quote does not make it risk-free.

Contracts & infrastructure

Code defects, compromised components or messaging failures can interrupt transfers or lead to loss.

Assets & liquidity

Wrapped assets, stablecoins and route liquidity carry distinct risks. Matching token symbols do not establish identical assets.

Timing & availability

Network congestion, confirmation requirements and pauses may delay completion. Estimates can change.

Impersonation & permissions

Lookalike domains and malicious signing requests can expose funds. This directory never asks for a seed phrase or wallet signature.

Loss of funds is possible, including total loss. These materials explain technology and do not provide investment advice. Read about bridge risks (opens in a new tab)

COMMON QUESTIONS

A few things
worth understanding.

Clear answers before the technical details.

Are Jumper Exchange and Jumper Swap different services?

In this directory, Jumper Exchange refers to the platform and Jumper Swap refers to its exchange function. They are two explainers about the same Jumper ecosystem, not two separate exchanges. Jumper’s official explanation (opens in a new tab).

Can I bridge or swap on ClothersSwaps?

No. ClothersSwaps publishes educational explainers. It does not connect wallets, submit transactions, custody assets or provide exchange quotes. External sources are identified and open only when you choose a link.

Does inclusion mean a project is safe or recommended?

No. Inclusion is for informational coverage. The directory has no safety scores, return rankings or “best bridge” claims. Read each project’s limitations and sources; current availability may differ from the documentation.

Why don’t you list exact fees or transfer times?

They depend on the asset, network, execution provider and conditions at the time. A static number can become misleading quickly. The explainers identify relevant cost components instead of presenting estimates as guarantees.

Why is the old Base Bridge marked as deprecated?

Base’s current documentation explicitly says the interface formerly at bridge.base.org is deprecated and lists other routes. This directory reflects that change instead of linking to it as an active standalone service. Read the Base documentation (opens in a new tab).

How do I report an error?

Email [email protected] with the explainer title, the correction and a primary source. Never include a private key, seed phrase or sensitive account information.

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