Recently, I've been watching everyone rush to new L1/L2 incentives, and when TVL spikes, there's a flood of complaints about "mining and selling." I'm actually more concerned about: who do I trust in this cross-chain transaction? To put it simply, crossing over isn't just "Chain A to Chain B." There are at least questions about how messages are proven, who relays/sorts them, how the target chain verifies, plus the permissions and upgrade pathways of the bridge contract itself. The IBC approach makes me feel a bit more at ease: it emphasizes sending "wrapped messages" between chains, relying on the other chain's light client/consensus proof for verification, rather than depending entirely on a group of multisig signers making decisions. But in reality, many bridges still rely on: oracles + relays + multisig/admins. If any part goes wrong, it can tear apart your ledger. Anyway, now I mainly look at the verification method and upgrade permissions when choosing cross-chain solutions. If the fees are higher, I just consider it as paying for better sleep. Next time, we can chat more.