Wormhole protocol
Overview
Wormhole is a cross-chain bridge protocol that enables the transfer of tokens and data between multiple blockchains. It uses a network of validators known as guardians to verify and relay messages across supported networks. Wormhole is primarily used for asset bridging and general message passing in decentralized finance (DeFi) and cross-chain applications.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Wormhole connects to 35 tracked entities, most strongly to Solana, Ethereum, Solana.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 9 of 35 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Solana | 95% |
supports_chains | Ethereum | 95% |
supports_chains | Solana | 95% |
spun_out_of | Jump Crypto | 95% |
governed_by | Wormhole Foundation | 95% |
reimbursed_by | Jump Trading Group | 95% |
raised | Wormhole $225M token-warrant raise | 95% |
integrates | Sui | 95% |
contributes_to | Wormhole Labs | 95% |
More on Wormhole
- Wormhole Review 2026 — Cross-Chain Messaging, NTT, and Guardian Security
- Wormhole Alternatives: 8 Protocols Compared
In-depth guides on Wormhole
Frequently asked questions
How many chains does Wormhole connect?
More than 45 blockchains, including Solana, Arbitrum, Base and Avalanche.
What is Native Token Transfers?
A Wormhole product for moving tokens across chains in native form rather than as wrapped assets.
What is the W token?
W is Wormhole's native token, used across the protocol's multichain ecosystem.
Related reading
- Wormhole vs Axelar (2026): Cross-Chain Messaging Comparison
- Wormhole vs Hyperlane (2026): Full Comparison
Sources
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