The cross-chain messaging platform LayerZero has integrated with Flare, connecting the Layer 1 blockchain for data to 75 blockchain networks. This integration means Flare can now connect to major blockchain networks such as Ethereum and Solana. Additionally, Flare becomes accessible to multiple Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) networks, bringing over 50,000 decentralized applications (dApps) to Flare.
βThis is an incredibly valuable integration for all users and builders on Flare. Deployment of LayerZero V2 will help accelerate Flareβs expansion, paving the way for builders to develop a wide variety of innovative interoperable products,β said Flare co-founder Hugo Philion.
Flare to Benefit from LayerZero V2 Integration
While the integration will help any chain connect and leverage Flareβs decentralized data, there are numerous benefits specific to Flare. Apart from Flare becoming a DVN on LayerZero V2, the integration brings secure connectivity to dApps, access to new users, and increased liquidity. Flare will also benefit from greater decentralization.
βOf great interest to me is the ability of LayerZero to help Flare facilitate a cross-chain money market, leveraging in addition, the integration on Flare of non-smart contract tokens, such as BTC and XRP,β noted the Flare co-founder. βOther interesting angles are the ability of Flare builders to create omnichain fungible tokens or chain-agnostic NFTs. The opportunity for Flare to serve as a highly secure DVN on LayerZero V2 is of particular interest.β
LayerZeroβs Growing Impact in the Crypto Space
Protocols leverage a key feature of LayerZero V2βthe modular security stack that allows protocols to confirm and validate cross-chain messages. The technology behind this infrastructure is Decentralized Verifier Networks (DVNs), and networks can create their own DVNs to bolster security. Applications can also tap into LayerZeroβs Omnichain Fungible Token standard to drive DeFi growth.
LayerZeroβs cross-chain messaging protocol has facilitated more than 134 million cross-chain messages and helped secure the bridging of over $50 billion in crypto. For instance, LayerZero-based bridge protocol Stargate Finance recorded nearly $800 million worth of bridged assets in June alone.
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