LayerZero protocol
Overview
LayerZero is a cross-chain messaging protocol that enables trustless communication and asset transfers between blockchains. It employs an 'ultralight node' architecture that relies on oracles and relayers for message verification, allowing dApps to operate across multiple networks without additional bridging infrastructure.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, LayerZero connects to 29 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, LayerZero Labs, USDT0 (Omnichain Tether).
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 9 of 29 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_chains | Ethereum | 95% |
built_by | LayerZero Labs | 95% |
powers | USDT0 (Omnichain Tether) | 95% |
launched | LayerZero V2 | 95% |
founded_by | Bryan Pellegrino | 95% |
led_by | Bryan Pellegrino | 95% |
powers | Stargate V2 | 95% |
partnered_with | Tether | 90% |
supports_chains | Solana | 90% |
More on LayerZero
- LayerZero Review 2026 — Omnichain Messaging, ZRO, Cross-Chain Standard
- LayerZero Alternatives: 8 Protocols Compared
In-depth guides on LayerZero
Frequently asked questions
Who founded LayerZero?
LayerZero Labs was co-founded by Bryan Pellegrino (CEO), Ryan Zarick (CTO) and Caleb Banister.
What does LayerZero do?
It is an omnichain messaging protocol that allows applications and tokens on separate blockchains to communicate and move value as if they were on one network.
What is the ZRO token?
ZRO is LayerZero's native token with a fixed supply of 1 billion, used for governance including on-chain votes on the protocol's fee switch.
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