Yes, the Bridge Nodes perform periodic key rollovers as a routine proactive security measure, including whenever new Bridge Nodes are added or removed. When this key rollover occurs, the Bridge Nodes rotate their key shards, and the bridge collateral is moved to the new corresponding address.

Anyone attempting to use the Avalanche Bridge™ without going through the Core UI could potentially lose their funds. To ensure the safety of users and the protection of their funds, the bridge should only be accessed and used through the Core UI.

For a more in-depth read on how the Avalanche Bridge works, please read the following articles.

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