coinmarketcap.com/community/ar...


Q&A based on feedback from yesterdays CL8Y Bridge update.


🔐 Security & Testing FAQ


What makes cross-chain bridges risky?

Bridges move value between different blockchains. Any flaw can lead to lost or exploited funds, making bridges a prime attack target.


Why is security especially critical for CL8Y Bridge?

CL8Y connects EVM chains and Terra Classic, which have different architectures. Secure validation across both environments is essential.


How does CL8Y Bridge reduce bridge risk?

By separating responsibilities between an Operator and a Canceler, enabling real-time fraud detection and automatic cancellation.


What is end-to-end (E2E) testing?

E2E testing simulates the full transfer lifecycle, from deposit to withdrawal, including fraud, timeouts, and edge cases.


Why do 61 passing E2E tests matter?

They confirm the bridge behaves correctly across hundreds of realistic transfer scenarios and failure conditions.


How fast is fraud detected?

During testing, fraudulent activity was detected and cancelled within ~2 seconds on both EVM and Terra chains.


Why test infrastructure cleanup?

Leftover processes or states can introduce vulnerabilities. CL8Y tests ensure clean shutdowns with no orphaned services.


How does this help future upgrades?

The test suite acts as a safety net, making new features easier to add without introducing security regressions.


Why is CL8Y Bridge open source?

Open source allows independent verification, transparency, and community-driven security improvements.

February 10, 2026 at 1:51 PM
1