Overview
Stargate and Across are leading cross-chain bridges with different technical approaches to fast, secure bridging.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Architecture
Stargate: Unified liquidity pools on LayerZero. LPs provide single-asset liquidity. Across: Intent-based with relayers fronting capital. LPs provide settlement liquidity.Speed
- Stargate: Instant with sufficient liquidity
- Across: 1-2 minutes typically
Fees
Both competitive; varies by route and liquidity.
When to Choose Each
Stargate: Need instant bridging, want unified liquidity model Across: Prefer intent-based, like single-asset LPCompare bridge yields with Fensory.