Introduction

The blockchain ecosystem has grown exponentially, with hundreds of networks offering unique features, consensus mechanisms, and use cases. However, this diversity has led to fragmentation, where users must navigate multiple wallets, interfaces, and transaction protocols to interact with different chains. This complexity hinders mass adoption and creates inefficiencies in liquidity management and transaction execution. Chain abstraction addresses these challenges by providing a unified interface that abstracts the complexities of individual blockchains, allowing users to interact with multiple networks seamlessly. The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), with its high scalability, canister smart contracts, and threshold ECDSA for secure cross-chain interactions, is uniquely positioned to host such a protocol. This whitepaper presents a modular protocol for chain abstraction on ICP, designed to simplify cross-chain interactions while ensuring security, scalability, and an enhanced user experience.

Vision and Objectives

The vision of this protocol is to create a seamless, unified blockchain experience where users and developers can interact with any blockchain network without needing to understand or manage the underlying complexities. The protocol aims to:

• Enable universal accounts that allow users to manage assets across multiple blockchains with a single identity.

• Facilitate secure and efficient cross-chain transactions and liquidity management.

• Leverage AI to optimize transaction routing, predict network conditions, and enhance security.

• Provide a modular, scalable architecture that can adapt to the evolving blockchain landscape.