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The best Bridges on Cardano in 2026

We track 5 Bridges that run on Cardano and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Rosen Bridge. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Rosen Bridge logo

    Rosen Bridge

    Bridge · Ergo, Cardano, Bitcoin +3

    Rosen Bridge is an Ergo-centered protocol for moving assets across several blockchains. Its watcher-and-guard security model is clearly described, but transfer fees and independent audit details are not published.

    Read the Rosen Bridge reviewVisit Rosen Bridge(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.1 out of 10
    TVL $935K−2.3%
  2. 2
    anetaBTC logo

    anetaBTC

    Bridge · Bitcoin, Cardano, Ergo

    anetaBTC is a protocol for wrapping Bitcoin on Cardano and Ergo. Its core idea is clear, but published fees, audit details and operating safeguards are limited.

    Read the anetaBTC reviewVisit anetaBTC(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.4 out of 10
    TVL $115K−2.3%
  3. 3
    Wan Bridge logo

    Wan Bridge

    Bridge · XRP Ledger, Ethereum, BNB Chain +28

    Wan Bridge is a cross-chain bridge for moving assets between many blockchain networks. Its network list is broad, but fees, wallet support and the scope of its listed audits need checking before you transfer.

    Read the Wan Bridge reviewVisit Wan Bridge(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10
    TVL $5.56M−4.0%
  4. 4
    ChainPort logo

    ChainPort

    Bridge · Ethereum, Cardano, BNB Chain +2

    ChainPort is an active cross-chain token bridge with a simple porting interface, but its fees, custody model and audit details are not clear. Check those risks before moving funds.

    Read the ChainPort reviewVisit ChainPort(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10
    TVL $389K−22.1%
  5. 5
    Coinbase Bridge logo

    Coinbase Bridge

    Bridge · Bitcoin, XRP Ledger, Cardano +2

    Coinbase Bridge is described as a way to use wrapped assets backed by crypto held by Coinbase. Bridge-specific fees and redemption instructions are not published, so there is too little detail to recommend how to use it safely.

    Read the Coinbase Bridge reviewVisit Coinbase Bridge(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $7.66B−1.4%

Bridges on Cardano: the numbers

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$7.67B
Avg. score
4.6/10

There are 5 bridges on Cardano in the SkyBitcoins index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $7.67B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Coinbase Bridge dominates, with 100% of that total.

By value locked, the largest bridges on Cardano are Coinbase Bridge ($7.66B), Wan Bridge ($5.56M) and Rosen Bridge ($935K). The best-rated is Rosen Bridge with 6.1/10, followed by anetaBTC (4.4) and Wan Bridge (4.0). The 4 rated bridges average 4.6/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Cardano, these bridges most often also run on Bitcoin (4), Ethereum (3) and BNB Chain (3). All 5 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 1.4%. Wan Bridge dropped the most (−4.0%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Coinbase Bridge logoCoinbase Bridge$7.66B
  2. 2Wan Bridge logoWan Bridge$5.56M
  3. 3Rosen Bridge logoRosen Bridge$935K
  4. 4ChainPort logoChainPort$389K
  5. 5anetaBTC logoanetaBTC$115K

Highest rated

  1. 1Rosen Bridge logoRosen Bridge6.1
  2. 2anetaBTC logoanetaBTC4.4
  3. 3Wan Bridge logoWan Bridge4.0
  4. 4ChainPort logoChainPort4.0

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 bridge on Cardano by TVL?

Coinbase Bridge is the largest bridge on Cardano by total value locked, with $7.66B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Wan Bridge ($5.56M) and Rosen Bridge ($935K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which bridge on Cardano has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Rosen Bridge has the highest score at 6.1/10, ahead of anetaBTC (4.4) and Wan Bridge (4.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many bridges on Cardano has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 5 bridges on Cardano. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $7.67B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which bridges on Cardano grew the most this week?

Among bridges with at least $1M locked, Wan Bridge the biggest drop (−4.0%). Combined TVL moved −1.4% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for bridges on Cardano?

The 4 rated bridges on Cardano average 4.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.