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The best Cross Chain Bridges on Bitcoin in 2026

We track 16 Cross Chain Bridges that run on Bitcoin and have reviewed 6 of them in full. Our top pick is Violet Garden. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Violet Garden logo

    Violet Garden

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +9

    Garden is a non-custodial swap service for moving Bitcoin and other assets across chains. Its solver-and-HTLC design avoids wrapped BTC, but check the live quote, supported route and refund terms before swapping.

    Read the Violet Garden reviewVisit Violet Garden(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10
    TVL —
  2. 2
    Symbiosis logo

    Symbiosis

    Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, TON, Tron +53

    Symbiosis is a cross-chain swap and bridge for moving supported tokens across 50+ networks. Its routing may save you from comparing bridges yourself, but check the quote, fees and route before approving.

    Read the Symbiosis reviewVisit Symbiosis(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
    TVL $8.09M−10.8%
  3. 3
    Maya Protocol logo

    Maya Protocol

    Cross Chain Bridge · Zcash, Bitcoin, Ethereum +4

    Maya Protocol is a non-custodial cross-chain swap network for native crypto assets. It may suit you if you want to swap across supported chains, but check each quote and understand the protocol and vault risks before sending funds.

    Read the Maya Protocol reviewVisit Maya Protocol(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
    TVL $5.85M−0.4%
  4. 4
    NEAR Intents logo

    NEAR Intents

    Cross Chain Bridge · Near, Ethereum, Tron +21

    NEAR Intents routes cross-chain swaps through competing market makers, but fees, custody and audit details are not clear. Check the live quote and destination details before approving a swap.

    Read the NEAR Intents reviewVisit NEAR Intents(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL $192M−4.4%
  5. 5
    Layerswap logo

    Layerswap

    Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin +5

    Layerswap is a cross-chain bridge and swap service. You can check routes and a fee quote before starting, but confirm the exact route, custody details and security information before sending funds.

    Read the Layerswap reviewVisit Layerswap(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
    TVL —
  6. 6
    TeleSwap logo

    TeleSwap

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Polygon +8

    TeleSwap offers cross-chain swaps and Bitcoin bridging, but reports of a 2026 exploit make it important to verify the current security and withdrawal status before using it.

    Read the TeleSwap reviewVisit TeleSwap(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10
    TVL $150K−47.2%
  7. 7
    Kraken Bitcoin logo

    Kraken Bitcoin

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Optimism

    Kraken Bitcoin is a cross chain bridge project on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Optimism. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

    Read the Kraken Bitcoin reviewVisit Kraken Bitcoin(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $716M−2.5%
  8. 8
    Nexus BTC logo

    Nexus BTC

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin

    Nexus BTC is a cross chain bridge project on Bitcoin. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

    Read the Nexus BTC reviewVisit Nexus BTC(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $339M−3.2%
  9. 9
    SoDEX Bridge logo

    SoDEX Bridge

    Cross Chain Bridge · Base, Arbitrum, Ethereum +15

    SoDEX Bridge is a cross chain bridge project on Base, Arbitrum, Ethereum and Bnb Chain. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

    Read the SoDEX Bridge reviewVisit SoDEX Bridge(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $62.5M−4.3%
  10. 10
    BoringDAO logo

    BoringDAO

    Cross Chain Bridge · Litecoin, Polygon, Doge +17

    BoringDAO is a cross chain bridge project on Litecoin, Polygon, Doge and Ethereum that appears to be inactive. Check its current status before sending it any funds.

    Read the BoringDAO reviewVisit BoringDAO(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $331K−6.8%
  11. 11
    MultiBit Protocol logo

    MultiBit Protocol

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon +1

    MultiBit is a Bitcoin-to-EVM bridge project with the MUBI token. Its fees, custody safeguards and listed audit details are not clear enough to make a confident call on using it with funds.

    Read the MultiBit Protocol reviewVisit MultiBit Protocol(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $106K−2.1%
  12. 12
    Rhino logo

    Rhino

    Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base +7

    Rhino is presented as a Bitcoin banking app, not a cross-chain bridge. Public descriptions mention Bitcoin purchases and bill payments, but there is too little product detail to assess how it works or how safe it is to use.

    Read the Rhino reviewVisit Rhino(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —
  13. 13
    Fiamma logo

    Fiamma

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin

    Fiamma is listed as a Bitcoin bridge, but its homepage promotes RIDE, a leveraged social-trading app. The mismatch leaves too little to assess either product safely.

    Read the Fiamma reviewVisit Fiamma(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —
  14. 14
    Owlto Finance logo

    Owlto Finance

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain

    Owlto Finance is a cross chain bridge project on Bitcoin, Solana and Bnb Chain. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

    Read the Owlto Finance reviewVisit Owlto Finance(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —
  15. 15
    Blockblend logo

    Blockblend

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain +7

    BlockBlend is presented as a cross-chain bridge, but there isn’t enough verified detail to assess how it works or whether it’s safe to use. Check its routes, fees and custody model before connecting a wallet.

    Read the Blockblend reviewVisit Blockblend(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —
  16. 16

    Aigos

    Cross Chain Bridge · Bitcoin

    Aigos is a cross chain bridge project on Bitcoin. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

    Read the Aigos review
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —

Cross Chain Bridges on Bitcoin: the numbers

Tracked
16
Reviewed
16
Total TVL
$1.33B
Avg. score
5.7/10

The SkyBitcoins index lists 16 cross chain bridges on Bitcoin. Every one of them has a full review. The 9 that report TVL hold $1.33B between them, counting value on every chain they support. Kraken Bitcoin dominates, with 54% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median cross chain bridge holds $8.09M.

Ranked by TVL, Kraken Bitcoin ($716M), Nexus BTC ($339M) and NEAR Intents ($192M) lead the field. On SkyBitcoins scores, Violet Garden ranks first at 7.0/10, ahead of Symbiosis (6.2) and Maya Protocol (6.2). The 6 rated cross chain bridges average 5.7/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Bitcoin, these cross chain bridges most often also run on Ethereum (12), BNB Chain (10) and Arbitrum (9). Of the 12 with a confirmed status, 11 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 3.1%. Symbiosis dropped the most (−10.8%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Kraken Bitcoin logoKraken Bitcoin$716M
  2. 2Nexus BTC logoNexus BTC$339M
  3. 3NEAR Intents logoNEAR Intents$192M
  4. 4SoDEX Bridge logoSoDEX Bridge$62.5M
  5. 5Symbiosis logoSymbiosis$8.09M

Highest rated

  1. 1Violet Garden logoViolet Garden7.0
  2. 2Symbiosis logoSymbiosis6.2
  3. 3Maya Protocol logoMaya Protocol6.2
  4. 4NEAR Intents logoNEAR Intents5.5
  5. 5Layerswap logoLayerswap5.2

Method

How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest cross chain bridge on Bitcoin by TVL?

Kraken Bitcoin is the largest cross chain bridge on Bitcoin by total value locked, with $716M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Nexus BTC ($339M) and NEAR Intents ($192M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which cross chain bridge on Bitcoin has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Violet Garden has the highest score at 7.0/10, ahead of Symbiosis (6.2) and Maya Protocol (6.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many cross chain bridges on Bitcoin has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 16 cross chain bridges on Bitcoin. Of these, 16 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $1.33B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which cross chain bridges on Bitcoin grew the most this week?

Among cross chain bridges with at least $1M locked, Symbiosis the biggest drop (−10.8%). Combined TVL moved −3.1% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for cross chain bridges on Bitcoin?

The 6 rated cross chain bridges on Bitcoin average 5.7 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.