Wormhole company
Overview
Wormhole is a blockchain interoperability protocol that enables data and asset transfers across multiple blockchains. It functions as a generic message passing layer, allowing connected chains to communicate through a network of guardians that verify and relay messages.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Wormhole connects to 9 tracked entities, most strongly to Securitize, VanEck, Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED).
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 9 of 9 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
partnered_with | Securitize | 90% |
partnered_with | VanEck | 90% |
interop_partner | Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED) | 90% |
uses | REZ NTT Multichain | 90% |
issues | Wormhole Connect | 90% |
spun_out_from | Jump Crypto | 85% |
interop_partner | Hamilton Lane SCOPE Tokenized Feeder | 85% |
backed_by | Standard Crypto | 70% |
backed_by | Cumberland (DRW) | 70% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wormhole?
Wormhole is a decentralized interoperability protocol that connects multiple blockchains, allowing them to pass arbitrary messages, including token transfers, cross-chain contract calls, and data feeds.
How does Wormhole achieve security?
Wormhole relies on a set of validators called guardians, who observe data on the source chain and attest to its validity via multi-signature consensus. This attested message is then submitted to the target chain, enabling trustless execution.
Which blockchains are supported by Wormhole?
Wormhole supports a wide range of blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, and several others, with a focus on connecting major ecosystems.
What is Wormhole connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Wormhole is linked to 9 other tracked entities, most strongly to Securitize, VanEck, Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED).
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