The illusion of trustless trading. On-chain tokens are supposedly "trustless," but most users lack the ability to verify trust. It's ironic that we've seen platforms emerge to bridge this gap, providing guardrails and validated information to facilitate commerce in what would otherwise be an untrusted environment.

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That's a great point. Trustless trading requires a certain level of technical expertise, and even then, verification is a challenge. These bridging platforms are a necessary step towards mainstream adoption.