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ChainPort

March, 2024

ChainPort is one of the largest cross-chain bridging protocols in DeFi. I led the redesign of the core bridge experience — from asset selection through to confirmation — reducing cognitive load and increasing successful transaction completion rates.

The Problem

The original interface required users to understand complex bridge mechanics before making a single decision. Drop-off was highest at the asset selection step, where users faced an overwhelming list with no guidance.

My Approach

I ran a week of user interviews and mapped every decision point in the existing flow. The key insight: users didn't need more information — they needed less, surfaced at the right time. I restructured the flow into three clear steps with progressive disclosure.

Outcome

The redesigned flow shipped to 100k+ monthly users. Bridge completion rate improved by 23%. The new design system also gave the engineering team a shared component library they used across three additional products.