Wormhole’s 2024 airdrop, rewarding cross-chain believers, saw its token drop from $1.81 to $0.28 by 2025, per BanklessTimes. Transfers surged 25%, with 1M wallets bridging $50, bolstered by 99.99% uptime via its guardian network. Safety, a spectral shield, holds—20 validators ensure integrity, yet 1% exploit risks linger, per SlowMist. The market’s rhythm, a vibrant yet cautious hum, weaves Wormhole’s allure, a fragile thread where seamless bridging meets security’s shadow—its impact shines, but past breaches whisper vigilance in this interoperable ballet.