# Wormhole

> Connecting the Internet Economy

Wormhole lets users transfer assets and communicate securely between blockchain networks through Guardian validation.

Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging protocol that enables secure communication and asset transfers between multiple blockchain networks. The platform allows developers to build multi-chain applications using verified cross-chain messaging. Wormhole processes transactions through its Guardian network of validator nodes.


- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2021-07-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole

## Products

- [Wormhole Connect](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): A frontend integration of Wormhole Token bridge using a simple interface. (Bridge, Live)
- [Wormhole Messaging Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): A generic cross-chain messaging protocol with flexible verification and relaying options. (Messaging Protocol, Live, Main Product)
- [Wormhole Queries](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): Provides real-time blockchain data access. (OnChain Data API, Open Beta)
- [Wormhole Gateway](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): A Cosmos-SDK blockchain that connects the Cosmos ecosystem to other Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks. Leverages IBC and CosmWasm to enable seamless liquidity and composability between Wormhole and Cosmos. (Bridge, Inactive/Support Ended)
- [Native Token Transfers (NTT)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): A flexible system for moving tokens between different blockchains while maintaining their original features. It enables the locking/unlocking of existing tokens and the burning/minting of new tokens. (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Live)
- [Wormhole Scan](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): Wormholescan implements blockchain explorer and analytics platform architecture for the Wormhole cross-chain messaging protocol, enabling transaction tracking, visualization, and analysis across connected blockchain networks. The system provides real-time data access through APIs while maintaining comprehensive Governor dashboard monitoring for network security and transaction limits. (Block Explorer, Live)
- [Wormhole Cross-Chain Queries](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): On-demand blockchain state verification system using zk-SNARK-compressed attestations from 19 Guardian nodes. Processes batched requests across 6 chains simultaneously with 400ms median response time. Implements MEV-resistant query validation through Proof-of-History timestamps. (Oracle, Open Beta)
- [Wormhole SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): Core toolkit helping developers build cross-chain applications with a unified API for multiple blockchains. Simplifies cross-chain transactions by automatically handling network-specific requirements like gas fees and signature formats. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Wormhole Settlement](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): Wormhole Settlement enables fast cross-chain asset transfers through intents-based protocols that consolidate liquidity on Solana, facilitating institutional-scale transactions with competitive pricing and multi-chain support. (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Live)
- [MultiGov](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): MultiGov enables multichain governance across DAOs on Ethereum, EVM L2s, and Solana, allowing token holders to create, vote on, and execute governance proposals on supported chains. (DAO Management Platform, Live)

## Assets

- [W (W)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): W is the governance token of Wormhole, a cross-chain messaging protocol. It is used to stake for voting power and participate in governance decisions on protocol upgrades, fee models, and blockchain connection management across multiple blockchains. The token operates via MultiGov, an industry-first multichain governance system that enables holders to create, vote on, and execute proposals on any supported chain including Solana, Ethereum, and EVM layer-2 networks. (Utility)
- [Wrapped Ether (Wormhole) (WETH)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): WETH Wormhole is a wrapped version of Ether bridged from Ethereum to Solana via Wormhole's Token Bridge. It is used in DeFi applications on Solana, including lending, trading, and liquidity provision in protocols that require ETH-denominated assets. The token is created through a lock-and-mint mechanism, where ETH is locked in Wormhole's Ethereum contract and an equivalent SPL token is issued on Solana. (Bridged Tokens)
- [Wrapped BTC (Wormhole) (WBTC)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Wormhole): WBTC is a bridged version of Wrapped Bitcoin from Ethereum to Solana via Wormhole's Token Bridge. It is used in Solana DeFi applications for lending, trading, and liquidity provision in protocols that require BTC-denominated assets. The token uses a lock-and-mint mechanism where WBTC is locked in Wormhole's Ethereum contract and an equivalent SPL token is issued on Solana. (Bridged Tokens)

## Links

- [Blog](https://wormhole.com/blog)
- [Documentation](https://docs.wormhole.com)
- [Main](https://wormhole.com)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://wormhole.com/brand-and-press)
- [Terms of Service](https://wormhole.com/pages/terms-of-use)
- [Privacy policy](https://wormhole.com/pages/data-protection-and-privacy-policy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/wormhole)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/wormholecrypto)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/wormholecrypto)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@wormholecrypto)

## Relationships

- [xLabs](https://thegrid.id/profiles/xlabs): Subsidiary
- [Sunrise](https://thegrid.id/profiles/sunrise): Subsidiary
- [Portal Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Portal_Bridge): Subsidiary

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