# How does the bridge work? A token bridge is a connection that allows the transfer of Tokens and/or arbitrary data from one chain to another. Both chains can have different protocols, rules and governance models, but the bridge provides a compatible way to interoperate securely on both sides. In a token bridge, new tokens are not actually issued on the target blockchain or crypto. Bridges use a smart contract to lock your existing tokens and mint new tokens on the target blockchain. When you want to redeem the new tokens, an equal amount of tokens on the original chain are unlocked. On [EvoDefi](https://bridge.evodefi.com), you can move tokens between between Ethereum, BSC, Fantom, Heco, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Tron, Cronos, Solana, Polygon, Moonriver, OKex, Tron and Bitcoin blockchains in a quick and cost-efficient manner. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.evodefi.com/evodefi-the-next-generation-cross-chain-bridge/evodefi-bridge/how-does-the-bridge-work.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.