IntroductionCross-chain bridges are the arteries of blockchain’s decentralized future—yet they’re bleeding billions. In our previous article, Bridging Blockchains: Architecting Effective Cross-Chain Solutions, we exposed how high fees, sluggish transactions, gaping security flaws, and fragmented liquidity choke the seamless flow of assets across networks. Over $2 billion has been lost to bridge hacks since 2020 alone (ArXiv, 2022), underscoring the urgent need for a smarter approach. Enter Th...