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What is Cross-Chain Messaging?

Cross-chain messaging allows blockchains to communicate and share information securely. It enhances interoperability by enabling the transfer of data and assets across different blockchain networks. It is the foundation for bridges (cross-chain asset transfers) and is necessary for enabling smart contracts to understand what is happening on a different blockchain.

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These messaging protocols are often significantly more centralized than the blockchains they operate on, selecting one you can trust is critical. Below are some of the most popular.
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LayerZero Protocol

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Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)

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Intro to LayerZero

In this guide, we cover how LayerZero works and what the LayerZero architecture looks like. We then demonstrate how a message can be sent across different blockchains using LayerZero.

Guide - November 16, 2023

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What is Chainlink CCIP?

In this video, we go through the CCIP or Chainlink Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol's architecture and learn how it works.

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Cross-Chain NFT Minting with CCIP

This guide will walk you through minting an NFT on one blockchain, using your funds on separate blockchain. We will send a cross-chain transaction using Chainlink's CCIP.

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