**Universal Token Bridging (coming soon)**
Token bridging enables the seamless transfer of **Universal tokens** from one blockchain to another without requiring the withdrawal or re-deposit of collateral with the custodian. This process ensures efficient cross-chain liquidity while maintaining the total token supply.
#### **Bridging Process:**
1. **Initiating the Bridge:**
* The **Merchant** calls the **`bridge`** function in the smart contract, specifying the number of tokens to be transferred.
* The specified token amount is **burned** on the source chain, reducing the Merchant’s Universal token balance.
2. **Finalization & Minting:**
* After achieving **network finality** on the source chain, the equivalent number of Universal tokens is **minted** on the destination chain.
* The newly minted tokens are **transferred** to the Merchant’s designated wallet address.
3. **Maintaining Token Supply Integrity:**
* Since the tokens are **burned on the source chain** and **minted on the destination chain**, the **total supply of Universal tokens remains unchanged**.
* This ensures that liquidity remains efficient and synchronized across all supported blockchains.
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