Polkadot-Ethereum Bridge Updates

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Snowfork is shipping an MVP that already supports full two-way messaging including asset transfers and arbitrary state between Polkadot and Ethereum and it runs on Polkadot testnet. Trust minimization uses on‑chain verification with an Ethereum light client and a Polkadot lifeline; Ethereum client is nearly finished, Polkadot lifelines target 1–2 months. Bridge runs as a DOT‑based system parachain with permissionless relayers and optional incentives. Timeline: demo late December, testnet integrations late January, production readiness targeted late February. Signature batching every 1–2 minutes reduces Ethereum gas costs.

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1. 0:00POLKADOT 3rd DECODED
2. 2:24General Purpose Token transfer General asset transfer (ex: NFT) Cross-chain arbitrary data Hybrid erce-chain applications Scaling performance • Widening communities Supporting existing Ethereum
3. 4:00Our trust mechanism + architecture
4. 7:42Usage Today, progress and roadmap
5. 9:57Mailing List

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