Wormhole

Wormhole is one of the most widely used and battle-tested cross-chain messaging protocols in DeFi, enabling asset transfers and arbitrary message passing between 30+ blockchains including Hyperliquid, Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Chain, Polygon, Aptos, Sui, and more. Since its launch in 2021, Wormhole has processed hundreds of billions in cross-chain value, establishing itself as a cornerstone of multi-chain DeFi infrastructure. Wormhole architecture is built around a decentralized Guardian network, a set of 19 reputable validators including Jump Crypto, Certus One, and other institutional node operators, who attest to cross-chain messages using threshold signatures.

Bridge and cross-chain infrastructure connects Hyperliquid to the broader crypto ecosystem, enabling asset transfers between chains. Wormhole operates in this critical category that facilitates capital inflows from Ethereum, Arbitrum, and other networks. As Hyperliquid's DeFi ecosystem grows, efficient bridging infrastructure becomes essential for attracting liquidity and users from other chains.