Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Protocol

The Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Protocol is a standard that allows different blockchain networks to communicate and transfer data and assets between each other. IBC is a critical component of interoperability, enabling diverse blockchain ecosystems to interact without needing centralized intermediaries. For example, IBC enables the transfer of assets like tokens or NFTs between chains like Cosmos and Ethereum. This seamless cross-chain communication is essential for the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and other blockchain applications that benefit from interacting across multiple networks. Projects like Cosmos have spearheaded the development of IBC, aiming to create an interconnected network of blockchains.