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Omnichain

Omnichain refers to a blockchain infrastructure or protocol designed to enable seamless interoperability and communication across multiple blockchain networks. Unlike single-chain or cross-chain solutions, which focus on connecting two or more specific blockchains, omnichain systems aim to create a unified ecosystem where assets, data, and smart contracts can move freely

DeFi Lending

DeFi lending, or decentralized finance lending, refers to blockchain-based platforms that allow users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies without relying on traditional financial institutions. These platforms operate through smart contracts—self-executing programs on blockchain networks—that automate loan issuance, interest distribution, and collateral management. By removing intermediaries like banks, DeFi

Actively Validated Services (AVS)

Actively Validated Services represent an emerging paradigm in the blockchain ecosystem, where Ethereum's existing validator network is employed to secure and validate third-party decentralized applications. This approach proposes that validators can "restake" their staked Ether ($ETH) to support additional services, thereby enhancing security without requiring these

Automated Market Maker (AMM)

Automated Market Makers (AMMs) are decentralized protocols that facilitate cryptocurrency trading without traditional order books or centralized intermediaries. Instead of matching buyers and sellers, AMMs rely on smart contracts and liquidity pools to execute trades algorithmically. These pools use mathematical formulas to determine asset prices based on the ratio of

Celestia

Celestia is a modular blockchain network designed to improve scalability, flexibility, and efficiency in decentralized systems. Unlike traditional monolithic blockchains, which handle consensus, data availability, and execution within a single layer, Celestia separates these functions into distinct modular components. This innovative approach enables developers to build custom blockchains tailored to

Celestia Airdrop

The Celestia Airdrop, known as the Genesis Drop, was a distribution of Celestia’s native tokens ($TIA) to eligible participants, aiming to incentivize engagement and reward early supporters within the ecosystem. A total of 60 million TIA tokens, representing 6% of the total supply, were allocated for this purpose. Eligibility

Chain Abstraction

Chain Abstraction refers to a blockchain infrastructure design that allows users and developers to interact with multiple blockchains seamlessly without needing to understand or manually manage network differences. It enables cross-chain interoperability, unified liquidity, and frictionless user experience by abstracting the complexities of different blockchain networks into a single, simplified