What is Hyperlane?

Hyperlane is a universal and permissionless interoperability layer designed for the modular blockchain stack. It allows any blockchain environment to communicate seamlessly with others where Hyperlane is deployed.

Overview

Hyperlane revolutionizes cross-chain communication by providing a modular, permissionless interoperability solution. It emphasizes customizable security and supports the development of Interchain Applications that span multiple blockchains.

Key Features

• Universal Compatibility: Can be deployed on any blockchain environment (L1, rollup, app-chain).
• Permissionless Deployment: Anyone can deploy Hyperlane to any supported chain.
• Modular Security: Interchain security modules allow customizable security configurations.
• Cross-Chain Application Support: Enables development of apps that span multiple blockchains.
• Multiple Execution Environments: Compatible with various blockchain frameworks and rollups.

Mailbox Contracts

• Handle the sending and receiving of interchain messages.

Interchain Security Modules (ISMs)

• Customizable security layers for cross-chain communications.

Warp Routes

• Pre-built solution for seamless token transfers across chains.

Token Bridging

Warp Routes allow native and ERC20 tokens to move across chains effortlessly.

Interchain Accounts

Enables accounts on one chain to make smart contract calls on remote chains.

Interchain Queries

Allows accounts to make view calls on remote chains.

• Flexibility in choosing and customizing security models.
• Easy integration with existing blockchain environments.
• Pre-built solutions for common interchain use cases.
• Support for various execution environments and rollup frameworks.

Hyperlane empowers developers to create truly interoperable blockchain applications, bridging the gap between different blockchain ecosystems and enabling seamless cross-chain interactions.

Learn more at Hyperlane Documentation