Chainlink updates its crypto bridge tech months after a $292 million hack at a rival exposed risks
Why now
Thesis: Cross-chain security remains a live risk after major hack
Catalyst to watch: Adoption of custom security checks by bridge operators
Main risk: New checks may not prevent novel exploit vectors
Why it matters
Bridge hacks are a systemic risk to cross-chain capital; customizable security checks could reduce single-point-of-failure losses and restore confidence in DeFi infrastructure.
Details
The new software lets companies add custom security checks so they do not fall victim to the same single-point-of-failure vulnerabilities that plagued rival bridges.
Sources
- coindesk · 2026-09-28 12:30 UTC