Cross-Chain 2.0: The Internet of Blockchains

[Chawla Solutions]

In the early days of DeFi, bridges were created mainly to move tokens between different blockchains. The process was simple but limited — assets were locked on one network and “wrapped” versions were minted on another. This helped connect ecosystems like Ethereum and BNB Chain, but it also introduced major risks. Many of these bridges were centralized, vulnerable to hacks, and lacked interoperability. Over time, billions were lost in bridge exploits, exposing how fragile the model was.

The new generation of cross-chain infrastructure solves these problems by moving beyond simple asset transfers. The focus is now on cross-chain messaging, where one blockchain can send data or trigger smart contract actions on another. This makes it possible for decentralized apps (dApps) to operate across multiple networks like a single system. Instead of isolated chains, we’re moving toward a unified multichain ecosystem.

Projects such as LayerZero, Wormhole, and Axelar are leading this shift by building secure communication layers that allow messages, liquidity, and logic to flow freely between chains. This enables multichain DeFi, cross-chain NFTs, and even synchronized DAOs.

Conclusion:
Cross-chain technology is no longer about token bridges — it’s about connecting entire ecosystems. The future of Web3 is a fully integrated network of chains, where value, data, and logic move together.