What the heck is a cross-chain swap?

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Quick Take

  • Cross-chain swaps let you exchange a token on one blockchain for a different token on another chain.
  • They are risky but can unlock value transfer across a multi-chain world. 
Cross-chain swaps let you exchange cryptocurrencies across different blockchains. But it’s a very challenging task.
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