Atomic swaps enable P2P exchange, while cross-chain bridges provide a connection between blockchains for the transfer of assets through tokenized representations.
While both cross-chain bridges and atomic swaps enhance blockchain interoperability and serve the purpose of transferring crypto coins across various blockchains, they function in different ways. Cross-chain bridges serve as a connection or link between multiple blockchain networks. They act as intermediaries that facilitate the transfer of assets between these networks.