Hop Protocol bridge
Overview
Hop Protocol is a cross-chain bridge and automated market maker (AMM) that enables token transfers between Ethereum mainnet and various layer-2 networks and sidechains. It uses a system of bonders and liquidity pools to facilitate fast and trust-minimized bridging.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Hop Protocol connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to HOP.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_token | HOP | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hop Protocol?
Hop Protocol is a cross-chain bridge that uses an AMM-based mechanism to transfer tokens between supported blockchains, primarily Ethereum and its scaling solutions.
How does Hop Protocol ensure security during bridging?
It relies on a bonder system where participants stake tokens as collateral to guarantee correct execution of transfers, with economic incentives to prevent fraudulent behavior.
Which blockchains does Hop Protocol support?
Hop Protocol supports Ethereum mainnet and several EVM-compatible layer-2 networks and sidechains, such as Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and others.
What is Hop Protocol connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Hop Protocol is linked to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to HOP.
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