Wrapped Token

Infrastructure

Tokenized representation of another asset on the same or other chain.

A wrapped token mirrors another asset’s value, improving interoperability across standards or chains. Custodial or smart‑contract bridges mint and redeem wrapped representations.

Frequently asked questions

  • How do wrapped tokens work?
    Custodians or contracts lock the original asset and mint a representation that tracks its value.
  • What are the risks?
    Custodian or bridge risk and de peg risk if redemptions fail. Prefer canonical bridges.
  • How do I verify a wrapper?
    Confirm contract addresses from official docs and check supply and backing in explorers.