Libre Chain Docs
WebsiteAppWalletCreate Account
  • The Libre Platform
    • Libre is a Bitcoin-native, decentralized lending marketplace
    • Borrow
    • Lend
    • Run A Libre Node
    • Validators
    • The Smart Contract Platform
      • Building Smart Contracts on Libre
      • Libre Developer Tools
      • Libre Testnet
      • API Docs
  • DeFi on Libre DEX
    • DeFi
    • libreDEX
    • Ordinals
    • Building on Libre
      • How to add a trading pair
  • BitcoinFi on Libre
    • Glossary
  • The LIBRE Reward Coin
    • A reward system for validators and stakers
    • Supply
    • Mint Rush
    • Spindrop
      • How to Claim the LIBRE Spindrop
      • Eligibility Requirements for the LIBRE Spindrop
  • ACCOUNTS AND WALLETS
    • LIBRE Account Names
      • Cryptographic Keys
    • Creating Multiple Accounts
    • Bitcoin Libre Wallet
    • Anchor Wallet
      • Creating a Libre MainNet Account in Anchor
      • Creating a Libre Testnet Account in Anchor
      • Getting Testnet LIBRE Coins
    • Ledger Hardware Wallet
  • EARN
    • Staking
    • Mining
    • Referrals
    • Become a Validator
    • DAO Tax
    • Libre Lightning Provider
  • Governance
    • Voting Power
    • Validator Election
    • Libre DAO
    • Libre Governance Docs
      • Libre Blockchain Operating Agreement (LBOA)
      • Block Producer Agreement
      • Block Producer Minimum Requirements
    • Libre Mainnet Multisig Gov
      • Oct 2024
      • July 2023
      • June 2023
      • April 2023
      • March 2023
      • February 2023
      • December 2022
  • Technical Details
    • Libre Core Constants
    • Mint Rush Details
    • Staking Details
    • Verifying Code Updates
      • Deployed Smart Contract Versions
  • Cross-Chain Interoperability
    • Cross-Chain Overview
    • Bridge Comparison
    • Libre CrossLink Bridge
      • Technical Whitepaper
      • Bitcoin to Libre (Peg-In Process)
      • Libre to Bitcoin (Peg Out)
    • Bitcoin Lightning Network
    • USDT / Ethereum
    • Legacy pNetwork
    • Bitcoin Audit
Powered by GitBook
On this page
  • Available Bridges
  • Libre CrossLink (BTC Bridge)
  • USDT / Ethereum Bridge
  • Bitcoin Lightning Network
  • Legacy pNetwork
  • Bridge Comparison
  • Key Benefits

Was this helpful?

Edit on GitLab
  1. Cross-Chain Interoperability

Cross-Chain Overview

An overview of Libre's cross-chain bridges and interoperability solutions

PreviousDeployed Smart Contract VersionsNextBridge Comparison

Last updated 1 month ago

Was this helpful?

Libre offers multiple solutions for seamless movement of assets between different blockchains, enabling true cross-chain interoperability.

Available Bridges

Libre supports several bridge technologies to connect with various blockchains:

Our flagship bridge technology using Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and Threshold Signature Schemes (TSS) to provide:

  • Trustless Bitcoin-Libre bridging

  • Segregated Bitcoin vault infrastructure

  • Full smart contract programmability

Enables seamless movement of USDT between Ethereum and Libre through a two-step process:

  • Currently supports Ethereum mainnet

  • Coming soon: Polygon (MATIC) and additional networks

Fast, low-fee Bitcoin transactions through Lightning Network integration:

  • Instant BTC payments

  • Micropayments support

  • Lightning node infrastructure

Information on the previous bridge solution used before the development of CrossLink.

Bridge Comparison

Key Benefits

Libre's cross-chain interoperability solutions provide several advantages:

  1. Asset Diversity: Access to Bitcoin, USDT, and more through a single platform

  2. Multiple Integration Options: Choose between wrapped tokens and direct vault interaction

  3. Smart Contract Programmability: Build complex applications that leverage cross-chain assets

  4. Security First: All bridges are designed with robust security measures

  5. Validator Incentives: Validators earn fees in multiple currencies by securing bridges

Our bridges connect the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem to Libre's powerful smart contract capabilities, enabling developers to create sophisticated cross-chain applications.

For a detailed comparison of how Libre CrossLink compares to other major Bitcoin bridge solutions like THORchain and Liquid, see our guide.

Libre CrossLink (BTC Bridge)
USDT / Ethereum Bridge
Bitcoin Lightning Network
Legacy pNetwork
bridge comparison