The Wormhole V2 cross-chain bridge protocol relies on a multi-signature committee, specifically a Guardian Network of 19 validator nodes, to secure transactions. While this enhances security through decentralized validation, centralization risks persist. A supermajority of 13 Guardians must approve messages, but if 7 collude, they could censor transactions, and no slashing mechanisms exist to penalize misconduct. The absence of a bonding system further weakens accountability. Despite robust security audits and Uniswap’s endorsement, the protocol’s reliance on a fixed set of validators introduces potential vulnerabilities, as collusion or external pressures could compromise the system. Integrating zero-knowledge proofs and permissionless verification could mitigate these risks, fostering greater trust and decentralization in Wormhole V2’s architecture.