zkCross Network, also known by its token ticker CROSSAI or CROSS, is a blockchain-agnostic protocol and a decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure provider. Its primary goal is to address common challenges within the DeFi industry, such as security concerns, complex onboarding processes, and fragmentation across different blockchain networks. The project aims to simplify user interaction and unify liquidity across multiple blockchains. The network functions as a central hub for DeFi, integrating messaging platforms and liquidity to facilitate the creation of user-friendly cross-chain decentralized applications (DApps). It provides a unified architecture that enables quick and cost-effective integration of cross-chain functionalities, supported by Software Development Kits (SDKs) and enhanced security features. zkCross Network offers seamless native cross-chain capabilities, allowing for effortless asset transfers and liquidity movement between various blockchains with a single click. Key technological aspects include abstractions for wallet management, gas fees, and cross-chain interactions, which collectively simplify the DeFi experience. It utilizes Account Abstraction, enabling users to log in with familiar Web2 credentials and conduct transactions without direct concern for gas fees. The network supports integration with a wide range of major blockchains, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Polygon, Solana, TON, ICP, and Stellar. Advanced security protocols such as Multi-Party Computation (MPC), cryptography, and zero-knowledge proofs are employed for secure cross-chain messaging. zkCross Network is described as an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Chain Abstraction DeFi infrastructure (DeFAI) designed to connect all blockchains and facilitate one-click cross-chain operations and autonomous finance. Its flagship product, SuperAccounts, is an AI-powered DeFi SuperApp aimed at making crypto interactions intuitive. SuperAccounts incorporates AI Agents to assist with various DeFi activities like smart trading, risk management, staking, yield farming, and providing alerts and research. Another significant feature is zkCrossDEX, which is presented as a privacy-enabled, decentralized exchange. It supports one-click cross-chain swaps across both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and non-EVM blockchains, offering universal liquidity by aggregating resources from multiple networks. The project also introduces Cross Power (xP), a rewards system that tracks and rewards user participation within the ecosystem, encompassing activities such as staking, governance, and liquidity routing. The native utility token, CROSSAI or CROSS, is used for staking rewards, governance participation, and various ecosystem programs. The project was founded in May 2024 and is based in the United Arab Emirates. Shivam Tandon is identified as the founder and CEO of zkCross Network.
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