Connext, Alchemix launch cross-chain token standard to reduce bridge exploit losses

The two protocols will implement a standard for issuers to control the “canonical” minting of tokens, helping to reduce losses from unofficial bridges.
Source: Connext, Alchemix launch cross-chain token standard to reduce bridge exploit losses (https://cointelegraph.com/news/connext-alchemix-cross-chain-token-standard-reduce-bridge-exploit-losses)
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