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Constellation Networks Hypergraph Hour Episode 8: The Crossroads of Blockchain Ecosystems
In the eighth episode of Constellation Networks’ Hypergraph Hour, the team discussed their vision for the future of blockchain ecosystems and the role of their platform, Lattice Exchange, in facilitating cross-chain interoperability.
The Vision: Cross-chain Interoperability
The team at Constellation Network has been in active conversations with other blockchain ecosystems such as Polkadot, IOTA, and ICON. They observed that each ecosystem is striving to carve out market share and liquidity, often by replicating successful strategies seen in Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem. However, Constellation Network aims to carve its own path rather than follow others.
The team believes that competing with Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem, which already has billions in liquidity, is not the most strategic move. Instead, they see value in focusing on interoperability at the Layer 0 level, a unique feature of Constellation. This would allow for seamless value swaps from one native chain to another, creating a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem.
The Stargazer Wallet: A Step Towards Interoperability
The team announced the upcoming release of the Stargazer Wallet, a cross-chain compatible wallet that allows users to hold assets on the Constellation native main chain and Ethereum assets in the same wallet without creating new addresses. This wallet is seen as a crucial step towards achieving cross-chain liquidity.
Lattice Exchange: The Crossroads for All Blockchain Ecosystems
The mission of Lattice Exchange, as described by the team, is to be the crossroads for all blockchain ecosystems. They aim to make it easy for people to transact value securely and with low costs between different ecosystems, while also enabling a community-driven governance model.
The team outlined a three-phase roadmap for Lattice Exchange:
- Phase One: This phase involves providing an overview of the project, bringing on new team members, and building a better tokenomics model. The Stargazer Wallet will be released during this phase.
- Phase Two: This phase focuses on Lattice Exchange governance and the participation of LTX token holders. The community will start to stake LTX and DAG to vote on projects to be listed on Lattice.
- Phase Three: This phase will see the full implementation of cross-chain compatible swapping functions, liquidity pools, and pool health monitoring. The community will be heavily involved in competitions and voting around which projects will be listed.
The team believes that the success of Lattice Exchange and the projects listed on it will be largely determined by the community. They aim to create a decentralized exchange where the community can decide which projects they want to trade and which ecosystems they want to connect with.
Conclusion
Constellation Network’s vision for the future of blockchain ecosystems is one of interoperability and community governance. Through their platform, Lattice Exchange, and the upcoming Stargazer Wallet, they aim to facilitate seamless value swaps between different blockchain ecosystems and give the community a significant role in deciding the direction of the platform. The team is excited about the future and is looking forward to seeing how their vision will unfold in the coming months.
