L0
blockchain
Layer 0
The foundational infrastructure layer beneath Layer 1 blockchains that provides cross-chain communication, shared security, or modular frameworks for launching new chains. Examples include Polkadot, Cosmos, and LayerZero. Layer 0 protocols aim to solve blockchain interoperability by connecting otherwise isolated networks.
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