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Hypersphere Ventures | Repurposing Generalized Cross-Chain messaging protocols for a modular world

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As we find ourselves in the midst of another “crypto winter” — this one largely fueled by a slew of insolvencies, regulatory crackdowns, and inexorable macro headwinds — it is important that we not lose sight of the technological breakthroughs that catalyzed this last bull run and reintroduced the ethos of decentralization to the masses. One theme from this past cycle that remains at the forefront of discussion amongst industry participants is the rise of interoperability. A topic frequently prognosticated during the 2017–2018 ICO era, communication between independent blockchains became a reality during this 2021–2022 period with the arrival of cross-chain infrastructure. With multiple funds having already published comprehensive guides on bridges and interoperability protocols (see 1kx and Zee Prime’s primers), we thought it would make sense to explore the next obvious topic in the cross-chain discussion: the long-term function of cross-chain infrastructure in our multi-chain world.

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