Interoperability Protocols
Plain English
Standards and systems that let different blockchains communicate and work together. Like protocols that let different email providers send messages to each other. This creates a more connected blockchain ecosystem.
Technical
Frameworks enabling communication, asset transfer, and shared functionality across blockchain networks. Examples include: IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication), Polkadot parachains, Cosmos zones, and LayerZero omnichain protocols. Interoperability reduces fragmentation, increases liquidity, and enables cross-chain applications while introducing additional security considerations.