Blockchain Bridge Verification: Optimistic vs ZK Proofs
Optimistic bridges wait for objections; ZK bridges prove correctness first. The security tradeoffs are starker than most explanations admit.
№ 002DeFiWhy Cross-Chain Bridge Messages Fail Silently
Silent bridge failures strand funds with no error and no revert. Here's the exact mechanism, the real culprits, and what a stuck message looks like.