ZetaChain is a layer 1 blockchain that provides native cross-chain connectivity, enabling smart contracts to manage assets and data across multiple blockchains, including non-smart contract chains like Bitcoin. This technology addresses the fragmentation in the crypto ecosystem by allowing developers to build decentralized applications that operate seamlessly across various networks without the need for complex bridging or switching.
Funding
$27M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The increasing number of blockchains and layer-2 solutions leads to fragmentation, making it difficult for users and developers to access and manage assets and data across different networks. This complexity results in a disjointed user experience, security risks associated with bridging, and limited interoperability between blockchain ecosystems.
Solution
ZetaChain is a layer 1 blockchain designed to provide native cross-chain connectivity, enabling the development of universal decentralized applications (udApps) that operate seamlessly across various blockchain networks. By offering built-in access to blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, ZetaChain allows smart contracts to manage assets and data across multiple chains, including those without native smart contract capabilities. This eliminates the need for complex bridging solutions and simplifies the user experience by providing a single point of access to the entire crypto ecosystem. ZetaChain's architecture is built on the Cosmos SDK and Tendermint consensus engine, featuring Observer-Signer Validators and Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) to ensure secure cross-chain transactions and data management.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes developers looking to build cross-chain applications, users seeking a simplified and unified experience across multiple blockchains, and those interested in bringing smart contract functionality to chains like Bitcoin.
Features
- Universal EVM: Enables cross-chain connectivity through Observer-Signer Validators and TSS.
- Universal Smart Contracts: Allows orchestration of cross-chain, multi-step experiences within a single contract.
- Universal Proof of Stake (PoS): Built on Cosmos SDK and Tendermint, offering multichain rewards and access.
- Native access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other blockchains.
- Chain-agnostic message passing: Facilitates data and value transfer across chains with simple function calls.
- Support for non-smart contract chains like Bitcoin and Dogecoin, enabling smart contract capabilities for these chains.
- ZETA token as an intermediary for secure asset transfers, minimizing attack surface.