> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://omnity.gitbook.io/litepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://omnity.gitbook.io/litepaper/challenges/hub-security.md). # Hub Security The hub is more critical than relayers; if compromised, all cross-chain assets will be lost. The foremost problem is how to bootstrap hub security. The traditional way is to distribute cross-chain fees to hub security providers using the hub token as the staking asset and gas fee. Other options include paying [restaking security](https://medium.com/oct-network/restaking-the-ac-moment-of-decentralized-trust-6d6cf02618e9) or [interchain-chain security](https://cosmos.network/interchain-security/) with cross-chain fees. Setting up the hub as an L2 is also considerable; cross-chain fees can cover DA and L1 costs. Regardless of the method used, remember that for a system to be sustainable in the long term, its operating costs must ultimately be borne by its users. * *Can a hub be built to match the security level of major settlement chains without a long and expensive bootstrap process? Can users enjoy sound security without paying too much?* While there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world, there is almost free security if you know where to look.