1/ IBC's design principles are inspired by the TCP/IP specification that underlies the internet.
This mirrors the standard for seamless communication between computers, defining a universal framework for blockchains to communicate.
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2/ IBC has two layers: The Transport Layer and the Application Layer.
The transport layer enables seamless data transfer between chains, handling data transport, authentication, and ordering.
Think of it as the standardization of shipping containers for global economic trade.
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3/ The transport layer consists of key components: Light clients, Connections, Channels, and Relayers.
These work together to enable data transfer between chains, providing a standardized way to transfer data and empowering developers to build feature-rich applications.
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4/ The application layer serves as the interface for end-user applications, delivering additional functionality to cross-chain interactions.
The application layer is data agnostic, enabling developers to build robust workflows and create novel end-user products.
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5/ Find out more about IBC’s design principles and how the world’s most widely adopted blockchain interoperability protocol works by reading this article:
medium.com/the-interchain-fo…
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