Scope
Sign, don’t custody
The wallet prepares and signs the transactions required by the bridge. It never takes possession of your assets and it does not run any bridge logic itself.
Neo X · Bridge
Bridging Neo & Neo X assets
Electrum NEO Wallet connects to bridge infrastructure so you can move supported assets between Neo and Neo X while keeping your private keys in a desktop wallet you control.
What the bridge actually does
A bridge lets you move value between networks by locking or burning an asset on one side and minting or releasing the corresponding representation on the other side. In the Neo / Neo X context this typically means:
- Locking or escrow of tokens on Neo or Neo X by a bridge contract or operator.
- Issuing a mapped asset on the destination network once the lock event is confirmed.
- Reversing the process when you bridge back, so supply remains balanced.
The exact mechanics depend on the bridge provider. Electrum NEO Wallet does not introduce its own cross-chain protocol – it integrates with existing, publicly documented bridges.
Where Electrum NEO Wallet fits in
The wallet’s role in bridging is focused and narrow: provide a desktop signing surface for bridge-related transactions while keeping keys and balances visible in one place.
Networks
Neo & Neo X aware
You see which network you are on, which asset you are moving and what the target network is, before you confirm any step in the flow.
Clarity
Explicit transaction steps
Bridge approvals and transfers show up as normal transactions in your history, so you have a clear record of what you signed and when.
Important
Bridging always carries additional risk compared to staying on a single network. Before using any bridge, review its documentation, contracts and operators and make sure you understand how it handles locked assets and potential failures.
Safe use patterns
- Verify URLs and contracts. Only interact with bridge frontends and contracts you trust and that are documented by the ecosystem.
- Test with a small amount first. Especially on a new bridge or network, start with a minor transfer before moving larger positions.
- Keep your desktop secure. The wallet protects your keys on device, but it cannot compensate for malware, keyloggers or compromised operating systems.
Electrum NEO Wallet aims to make bridge interactions transparent and predictable. It cannot guarantee the safety or uptime of any third-party bridge, so always treat cross-chain transfers as a deliberate choice, not a background detail.