Why do I get itchy to cross chains? Honestly, it's just because I see some arbitrage opportunities or airdrop expectations on the chain, and that phrase "just this once" pops into my head again... But after being rug-pulled a few times, now whenever I cross a chain, I first carefully calculate the trustworthiness: IBC sounds very "native," but I still need to trust that both chains won't mess around, and that the light client/validators won't cause trouble; switching to messaging or bridges is more realistic — who holds the multi-signature, how the oracle/relay feeds messages, whether the contract can change permissions at any time, who has the authority to pause in emergencies. Recently, there's been talk of increased taxes and fluctuating compliance in some regions, making deposit and withdrawal expectations unpredictable — sometimes tight, sometimes loose. I actually feel less confident leaving assets on bridges now, preferring to slow down and earn less so I can sleep better.