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Bridge (by Stripe)

B
Stablecoin Orchestration (Stripe-Backed)SPOFDevelopers & Enterprises

Bridge is a stablecoin orchestration platform acquired by Stripe for $1.1B in 2024. It provides APIs for enterprises to issue, transfer, and settle stablecoins across chains. Bridge handles compliance, on/off-ramps, and cross-border stablecoin payments. Backed by Stripe's infrastructure and regulatory relationships.

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By Steve L, Editorial Lead·Reviewed by Proof of Custody Editorial
·Last updated Mar 2, 2026
75
Custody & SecurityEase of UseFeesFeaturesTransparencySupport
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
72
Ease of Use20% weight
88
Fees15% weight
78
Features10% weight
72
Transparency10% weight
65
Support10% weight
78
Assessment
Key Strength

Acquired by Stripe for $1.1B. Stablecoin orchestration layer powering cross-border payments, on/off-ramps, and stablecoin issuance for enterprises. Developer-first API design.

Primary Risk

Newer platform with limited public track record on custody. Stripe acquisition is recent (2024). Infrastructure layer — does not hold reserves directly.

Pros
  • +Stripe backing ($1.1B acquisition)
  • +Developer-first design
  • +Clean API abstractions
  • +Strong cross-border payment use case
Cons
  • -Limited public track record
  • -Does not hold reserves directly
  • -Newer platform
  • -Limited transparency on custody architecture
Custody Features
✕Multisig
✕Multi-Institution
✕No Single Point of Failure
Segregated Accounts
✕Proof of Reserves
✕Insurance
Regulated Custodian
No Physical Exposure
Multi-Jurisdiction
✕Inheritance
✕Segregated Insurance
✕IRA
✕Lending
Buy/Sell
✕Dynasty Trusts
Fees
API-based pricing
Minimum$0 (developer integration)
Regulatory
Jurisdiction
United States
Licenses
Money Transmitter (via Stripe)
Custody Independence Standard
0 of 4 pillars met
Vendor independenceNot met
Entropy independenceNot publicly documented
Control independenceNot met
Operational independenceDepends on configuration

1 independent party or system must fail before a Bridge (by Stripe) holder's bitcoin is at risk.

  • •A single institution controls the keys, so its compromise, insolvency, or unilateral action is sufficient to put funds at risk.
  • •Regulated status and segregation can protect assets in insolvency, but they do not create independence of control.
How this is assessed →
Insurance

Bridge (by Stripe)'s custody insurance is not publicly disclosed.

Frequently asked questions
Is Bridge (by Stripe) safe?+

Bridge (by Stripe) uses a stablecoin orchestration (stripe-backed) model and scores 75/100 in our independent review, including 72/100 on custody security. One institution can move funds, which is a single point of failure. Safety depends on your priorities; see the full score breakdown above.

Is my bitcoin insured at Bridge (by Stripe)?+

Bridge (by Stripe)'s custody insurance is not publicly disclosed in a form we can verify. Where it exists, custody insurance covers specific named events up to shared limits and does not cover price loss. Confirm coverage in writing before relying on it.

What happens to my bitcoin if Bridge (by Stripe) fails?+

Because Bridge (by Stripe) holds custody through a single institution, recovery in a failure would run through that institution's bankruptcy or resolution process and depends on whether assets were segregated and properly titled. This is the concentration risk of single-custodian models.

Does Bridge (by Stripe) support inheritance?+

Bridge (by Stripe) does not advertise a dedicated inheritance or beneficiary feature in the data we track. Confirm current options with the provider, since custody inheritance handling changes.

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