Bridges and swaps are not the same thing

If you want an asset on another chain, you can bridge it or you can swap it. Knowing which you are doing matters.

A bridge

Locks your asset on one chain and issues a representation on another. You now hold a claim that depends on the bridge contract continuing to work and continuing to be solvent. Bridges have been among the largest single losses in the industry.

A swap

Sells one asset and buys another. You end up holding the native asset on the destination chain, with no ongoing claim on anyone.

Which to use

If you want the native asset on the other side, swapping is usually simpler and leaves nothing outstanding. If you specifically need the same asset represented on another chain, for a protocol that requires it, a bridge is the tool, and the bridge's track record is the thing to research.

Swap Heaven swaps. You receive the native asset at an address you control, and nothing is left in a contract afterwards.