# Bridge Architecture & Mechanism

RunesHub utilizes a decentralized, secure, and efficient bridge architecture that involves the following components:

* **Validators:** A network of nodes responsible for verifying transactions and maintaining bridge integrity.
* **Smart Contracts:** Deployed on both the source and target chains to manage the logic and state of cross-chain transactions.
* **Oracle System:** Facilitates the transfer of information between blockchains that cannot natively communicate.

#### Bridge Mechanism

The bridge operates by locking assets on the source blockchain and minting corresponding tokens on the destination blockchain. This dual-token system ensures that the bridge remains balanced and the assets are conserved across the networks.
