cBridge (Celer)

Celer cBridge is a hybrid solution able to work in two modes: Token Bridge and Liquidity Network, depending on the token and destination chain. More information is provided in Destination Tokens section.

Validation process takes place in an external network called SGN that is operated by validators running on Tendermint consensus protocol. Nodes in the network observe contracts on each supported chain and sign messages when everything is correct. Based on the signature user can withdraw funds from the bridge.

Celer cBridge works in two token bridging models: xAsset and xLiquidity. xAsset model, the canonical mapping bridge, is intended for a token that is deployed on Ethereum but is not deployed on the destination chain. In this case cBridge will deploy a mapped version of the token on destination via lock-mint model. xLiquidity model, the pool-based bridge, is intended for token already deployed on Ethereum and destination. When users transfer between these chains they will be depositing their tokens into the pool on Ethereum and withdrawing a matching number of tokens from the pool on the destination chain based on a bridge rate generated by the StableSwap price curve. Additionally, it is worth pointing out that Celer introduced xAsset V2, the standard allowing for seamless cross-chain bridged assets transfers, without the need to return to source chain for liquidity. It is accomplished by changing the lock-mint model from V1 to burn-mint model in V2. What is more, Celer introduced “Open Canonical Token Bridge Standard” aiming to prevent bridge vendor lock-in.