Apr 11, 2024
Markets
Chainlink Transporter to Bridge Assets Across Ethereum, Optimism, Base and More
Dominant decentralized oracle provider Chainlink has launched an app that enables the cross-chain transfer of cryptocurrencies. Called Transporter, the app will allow the transfer of tokens across the Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon, and WEMIX networks. “Bridging crypto across chains has historically been a risky activity, with bridge hacks accounting for nearly 50% of all value hacked in DeFi,” a Chainlink spokesperson told Decrypt. “Transporter leverages Chain...
Feb 8, 2024
Business
Wormhole Airdrop: W Tokenomics, Unlock Schedule and Eligibility
Wormhole, a cross-chain protocol, has announced an airdrop of its W token. The team didn't provide an exact date, but did say in a blog post that a snapshot of eligible wallets has already been taken. The cross-chain protocol allows users to bridge send messages and assets between different blockchains. It initially linked Ethereum to Solana, but has since expanded to link together almost 30 different networks. Since it launched in late 2020, the company has gone on to close a $225 million fundi...