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These informational sections will help you get to know Wormhole. Start with the fundamentals, then discover Wormhole's multichain transfer products and governance system.

Fundamentals＃

To understand Wormhole from the ground up, visit the following sections.

  • Introduction to Wormhole

    Learn more about the problems Wormhole solves, explore use cases, and view a list of supported blockchains.

    Introduction to Wormhole

  • Messaging Infrastructure

    Investigate the messaging protocol architecture with an in-depth exploration of the individual components powering Wormhole's infrastructure.

    Understand Wormhole's infrastructure

Multichain Transfers＃

Wormhole transfer products offer multiple options to meet your project's needs. Which product is best for your use depends upon the asset transfer type you want to add to your dApp.

Wrapped Tokens＃

This method is likely familiar to you if you've previously built bridging projects.

  • Token Bridge

    • Use Wormhole deployed contracts to simplify development
    • Multichain token transfers through lock-and-mint-mechanism
    • Option to include message payload for uses like social platforms

    Learn about Token Bridge

Native Tokens＃

Eliminate wrapped assets to preserve your token's native properties across chains.

  • Native Token Transfers

    • Deploy custom smart contracts to retain token ownership and upgrade authority with complete customizability
    • No wrapped tokens or liquidity pools to avoid slippage and MEV risk
    • Custom attestation is available by adding external verifiers

    Learn about Native Token Transfers

Intent-Based Transfers＃

Institutional-scale digital asset settlement for individual users and insitutions.

  • Settlement

    • Leverages three protocols, providing flexibility and redundancy
    • Chain-agnostic to liquidity on chains, enabling broader chain support
    • English auction determines the winning solver for settlement
    • USDC as the shuttle asset for seamless cross-chain settlement

    Learn about Settlement

Governance＃

Explore MultiGov, Wormhole's multichain governance solution.

  • Multichain Governance

    • Multichain voting and proposal execution
    • Aggregates votes from all chains
    • Can integrate with any Wormhole-supported blockchain

    Learn about MultiGov

Additional Resources＃

  • Product Comparison

    Compare Wormhole's multichain solutions for bridging, native transfers, data queries, and governance to enable seamless blockchain interoperability.

    Compare Products

  • Use Cases

    Explore Wormhole's use cases, from multichain swaps to DeFi, lending, gaming, and more. See how projects integrate Wormhole solutions.

    Discover Use Cases