Understanding Verification Vulnerabilities in Cross-chain Bridges: An Empirical Study

Reported by arXiv cs.CR (Yuying Wang (Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Yi Guo (Institute of Comp)

Summary by Cyber Security News12 Oct 2026, 06:00 CEST

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arXiv:2610.13170v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: With the rapid development of blockchain technology, numerous heterogeneous blockchains have emerged, each featuring distinct architectures, consensus mechanisms, and application ecosystems. Cross-chain bridges have consequently become a critical infrastructure component, typically relying on smart contracts to facilitate message passing and asset transfers across heterogeneous blockchains.

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