Cross-chain swaps vs bridging
In crypto, traditional bridges enable the transfer of tokens and data from one blockchain to another blockchain. However, the selection of transferrable tokens and chains can be limited by available liquidity and routing capabilities of a specific bridge.
The token you bridge from one chain is the same token you receive on the destination chain. Only after bridging can you swap the tokens received for the tokens desired.
Cross-chain swapping takes bridging one step further, enabling the transfer of tokens and assets from one blockchain for the desired assets on another blockchain. Meaning, you can swap the tokens you have from one chain, for the tokens you want on another chain. All in one action.
