Axelar Network company
Overview
Axelar Network is a decentralized interoperability platform that enables cross-chain communication and asset transfers between multiple blockchains. It functions as a permissionless, scalable network of validators that securely routes messages and tokens across different ecosystems, supporting general message passing, asset transfers, and application-level integration.
As of 2026-07-15, the Axelar Foundation and its AXL token remain independent and community-governed, while Interop Labs — the core developer team behind the network — agreed in December 2025 to be acquired by stablecoin issuer Circle (deal expected to close in early 2026). Within the DeFi Intel graph, Axelar Network connects to 3 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Solana, Squid.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 3 of 3 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
integrates_with | Ethereum | 95% |
integrates_with | Solana | 95% |
integrates_with | Squid | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Axelar Network?
Axelar is a decentralized cross-chain communication protocol that allows different blockchains to interoperate, enabling secure message passing and asset transfers between them without relying on centralized intermediaries.
How does Axelar Network achieve cross-chain communication?
Axelar uses a decentralized network of validators that run the Axelar protocol, which validates and relays messages and asset transfers across blockchains. It employs a threshold signature scheme and a cross-chain gateway to securely confirm and finalize cross-chain actions.
What blockchains does Axelar support?
Axelar supports a wide range of blockchains, including EVM-compatible chains (like Ethereum, Avalanche, Polygon), Cosmos-based chains, and others, with continuous expansion through governance and network integration.
What is Axelar Network connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Axelar Network is linked to 3 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Solana, Squid.
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