Bridge Protocol Comparison
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Bridge Protocols
Detailed comparison of the most popular cross-chain bridge protocols. Data updated in real-time based on current market conditions.
Stargate Finance
★ 9.2/10
Omnichain liquidity transport protocol
Average Fee
$2.50
Speed
5-15 min
Security
Very High
Supported Chains
🔷Ethereum🟣Polygon🔵Arbitrum🔴Optimism🟡BSC⚪Avalanche
Pros
- ✓Low slippage
- ✓High liquidity
- ✓Many chains
Cons
- ×Higher fees
- ×Complex interface
Hop Protocol
★ 8.8/10
Rollup-to-rollup general token bridge
Average Fee
$3.20
Speed
10-30 min
Security
High
Supported Chains
🔷Ethereum🟣Polygon🔵Arbitrum🔴Optimism🟢Gnosis
Pros
- ✓Decentralized
- ✓Good for L2s
- ✓Reliable
Cons
- ×Slower
- ×Limited chains
Across Protocol
★ 9.5/10
Fast, cheap, and secure cross-chain bridge
Average Fee
$1.90
Speed
2-5 min
Security
Very High
Supported Chains
🔷Ethereum🟣Polygon🔵Arbitrum🔴Optimism
Pros
- ✓Very fast
- ✓Low fees
- ✓Secure
Cons
- ×Fewer chains
- ×New protocol
Synapse Protocol
★ 8.5/10
Cross-chain infrastructure protocol
Average Fee
$2.80
Speed
5-20 min
Security
High
Supported Chains
🔷Ethereum🟣Polygon🔵Arbitrum🟡BSC⚪Avalanche👻Fantom
Pros
- ✓Many chains
- ✓Good liquidity
- ✓Established
Cons
- ×Variable fees
- ×Complex routing
Multichain
★ 7.8/10
Cross-chain router protocol
Average Fee
$4.50
Speed
10-60 min
Security
Medium
Supported Chains
🔷Ethereum🟣Polygon🟡BSC⚪Avalanche👻Fantom🌙Moonbeam
Pros
- ✓Many chains
- ✓Large amounts
- ✓Established
Cons
- ×Higher fees
- ×Slower
- ×Centralized
Celer cBridge
★ 8.3/10
Multi-blockchain network
Average Fee
$3.50
Speed
5-30 min
Security
High
Supported Chains
🔷Ethereum🟣Polygon🟡BSC🔵Arbitrum⚪Avalanche
Pros
- ✓Good coverage
- ✓Reliable
- ✓Fast
Cons
- ×Variable fees
- ×Complex UI
Quick Comparison
| Bridge | Avg Fee | Speed | Chains | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Finance | $2.50 | 5-15 min | 6 | ★ 9.2 |
| Hop Protocol | $3.20 | 10-30 min | 5 | ★ 8.8 |
| Across Protocol | $1.90 | 2-5 min | 4 | ★ 9.5 |
| Synapse Protocol | $2.80 | 5-20 min | 6 | ★ 8.5 |
| Multichain | $4.50 | 10-60 min | 6 | ★ 7.8 |
| Celer cBridge | $3.50 | 5-30 min | 5 | ★ 8.3 |
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