Multi-Chain Systemic Risk

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Multi-Chain Systemic Risk represents the propagation of destabilizing events across interconnected blockchain networks, stemming from vulnerabilities within one or more constituent chains. This risk differs from single-chain events due to the potential for cascading failures, where liquidity constraints or protocol exploits on one chain trigger adverse effects on others through bridging mechanisms or shared collateralization. Assessing this requires modeling inter-chain dependencies and quantifying the potential for contagion, considering the varying degrees of decentralization and security across different Layer-1 and Layer-2 solutions.