Hyperlane lets blockchains communicate, allowing developers to create apps that work across multiple blockchains. Unlike bridges that only transfer tokens, it handles tasks like sending data and executing smart contracts. It’s easy to set up on any blockchain.
Description
Here's how it works:
- Deployment: Hyperlane can be installed on any blockchain, whether it’s a layer 1 blockchain, a rollup, or a specialized app-chain. This makes it very flexible and widely applicable.
- Mailbox Smart Contracts: At the core of Hyperlane are mailbox smart contracts. These contracts are deployed on each blockchain and act as the points of communication. They are responsible for sending and receiving messages between blockchains.
- Sending Messages: When a developer wants to send a message from one blockchain to another, they use the mailbox smart contract on the origin blockchain. The message includes details like the destination blockchain, the recipient, and the specific action or data being sent.
- Processing Messages: Once the message is sent, it is processed by off-chain agents. These agents work outside the blockchain and ensure the message is correctly delivered to the destination blockchain’s mailbox smart contract.
- Interchain Security Modules (ISMs): Security is a key aspect of Hyperlane. Developers can choose from different Interchain Security Modules (ISMs) to secure their messages. These modules verify the integrity and authenticity of messages, ensuring they are not tampered with during transit.
- Receiving Messages: When the message arrives at the destination blockchain, the mailbox smart contract there processes it. This involves verifying the message’s security and executing the intended action, such as a function call or a token transfer.
In Summary, Hyperlane provides a robust and flexible way for blockchains to communicate with each other. By deploying mailbox smart contracts on different blockchains, it allows for the sending and receiving of messages and data. Developers can customize security using Interchain Security Modules, ensuring safe and reliable communication. This enables the creation of sophisticated interchain applications that can operate across multiple blockchains, moving beyond simple token transfers to include executing smart contracts and sharing data.
Team of the Project
Jon Kol
CEO
Jon Kol is the CEO of Abacus Works, leading the development of Hyperlane, a pioneering blockchain interoperability layer. Previously, he was the Managing Director at Galaxy Digital, overseeing investments in major crypto projects like 1inch and Terra. He has also worked at Passport Capital and Morgan Stanley. Jon holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UC Berkeley, graduating Magna Cum Laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Asa Oines
Co-Founder
Asa Oines is the Co-Founder of Hyperlane, with over two years in the role. He previously worked at cLabs as an engineer for nearly four years, contributing to a platform for secure digital payments. Before that, he was a software engineer at Google. Asa holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from MIT.
Nam Chu Hoai
Co-Founder
Nam Chu Hoai is the Co-Founder and CTO of Abacus Works, focusing on interchain singularity with Hyperlane. He previously worked at cLabs, leading the Contracts and Primitives team, and played a key role in launching the Celo platform. Before that, he was a software engineer at Wellframe, contributing to its development from pilot to enterprise readiness. Nam holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Boston University.