Technology Overview
The Problem: Web2/Web3 Fragmentation#
Fragmented Connectivity
Blockchain ecosystems operate in isolation, and are segmented from traditional web2 networks, limiting the potential of decentralized applications.
Fragmented Liquidity
Capital is locked within individual chains, reducing efficiency and increasing costs, with no true web2 connectivity for unified solutions.
Fragmented Experience
Developers and users face inconsistent interfaces across different blockchain environments restricting their userbase and new user onboarding.
Our Solution#
True Multi-Hop Routing
VIA Labs enables seamless communication between different networks, web2 and web3, allowing for direct cross-chain functionality built into smart contracts.
Web2 to Web3 Connectivity
Connect traditional web services, APIs, and databases directly to blockchain networks, bridging the gap between centralized and decentralized systems.
Decentralized Trust
Multi-layered security model with Proof of Stake validation ensures reliable and secure cross-chain messaging without centralized points of failure.
Unified Developer Experience
Consistent APIs and tools across all supported blockchains, simplifying the development of cross-chain applications and reducing time-to-market.
Security Model#
VIA Layer
- Operated by: VIA Labs
- Function: Validates transactions within the VIA Labs ecosystem
- Consensus: Proof of Authority (no stake required, no validation rewards)
Chain Layer
- Managed by: Blockchain Foundations
- Function: Each blockchain involved manages its own validation layer
- Purpose: Ensures that messages exiting the blockchain are verified
- Consensus: Proof of Authority (no stake required, no validation rewards)
Project Layer
- Operated by: Integrating dApps
- Function: Projects can operate their own private validation layer
- Purpose: Provides additional security tailored to the specific needs of the project
- Consensus: Proof of Authority (no stake required, no validation rewards)
PoS Layer
- Operated by: Community (individuals, dApps, and foundations)
- Requirement: Participants must stake $VIA tokens
- Consensus: Proof of Stake (stake required, validators earn rewards)
Web2 to Web3 Connectivity#
One of VIA Labs' most powerful capabilities is bridging the gap between traditional web services (Web2) and blockchain networks (Web3). This connectivity enables seamless integration of existing systems, databases, and APIs with decentralized applications.
Web2 Data Sources
- Private Databases
- Public APIs
- AI & ML Services
- Legacy Systems
VIA Connectivity Layer
- Secure Data Validation
- Data Transformation
- Access Control
- Attestation
- Cross-Chain Delivery
Web3 Destinations
- Smart Contracts
- DeFi Protocols
- Cross-Chain dApps
- On-Chain Governance
Bidirectional Data Flow
Data can flow from Web2 to Web3 and back, enabling complex workflows that span both environments.
Custom Data Providers
Create custom data providers that connect to any API or database and deliver information to smart contracts.
Private Data Integration
Securely integrate private enterprise data with blockchain applications without exposing sensitive information.
Multi-Chain Broadcasting
Broadcast the same data to multiple chains with a single transaction, reducing costs and latency.
Cross-Chain Token Implementation#
VIA's cross-chain token technology enables native tokens to exist simultaneously on multiple blockchains while maintaining a unified total supply and consistent properties.
Unified Token Contract
Instead of creating wrapped tokens, VIA enables a single token to exist natively across multiple chains.
Atomic Cross-Chain Transfers
When tokens move between chains, they are burned on the source chain and minted on the destination chain in a single atomic operation.
Consistent Token Properties
The same token symbol, name, and decimals are maintained across all chains.
Unified Total Supply
The sum of token balances across all chains always equals the total supply, ensuring economic consistency.
Key Benefits
Enhanced Liquidity
Tokens can access liquidity pools across multiple blockchains
Improved Security
No wrapped tokens means fewer attack vectors and points of failure
Reduced Costs
Lower fees compared to traditional bridge solutions
Consistent Experience
Same token properties and behavior across all chains
Cross-Chain NFT Capabilities#
VIA's cross-chain NFT infrastructure allows non-fungible tokens to move freely between blockchains while preserving their uniqueness and provenance.
Persistent Metadata
NFT metadata and attributes remain consistent regardless of which blockchain the NFT currently resides on.
Provenance Tracking
The complete ownership history is maintained across chains, preserving the NFT's provenance.
Chain-Agnostic Ownership
Users can own and trade the same NFT on different blockchains without creating wrapped versions.
Cross-Chain Royalties
Creator royalties can be enforced across all supported blockchains.
Use Cases
Cross-Chain Gaming
Game items usable across multiple blockchain-based games
Multi-Chain Marketplaces
List and sell NFTs on marketplaces across different blockchains
Metaverse Interoperability
Use the same digital assets across different metaverse platforms
Cross-Chain Identity
Portable digital identity verification across blockchains
Private Oracle Network#
VIA's private oracle solution enables secure off-chain data delivery to smart contracts across multiple blockchains. Unlike traditional oracles, VIA's private oracle network provides enhanced privacy, customization, and cross-chain capabilities.
Decentralized Data Sources
Connect to any API or data source and deliver the information to smart contracts on any supported blockchain.
Cross-Chain Data Consistency
Ensure the same data is available to contracts across different blockchains, maintaining consistency.
Custom Validation Logic
Implement custom validation rules for data verification before delivery to smart contracts.
Private Data Feeds
Create private data feeds that are only accessible to specific contracts or addresses.
Advanced Capabilities
Confidential Computing
Process sensitive data in secure enclaves (TEEs) to maintain privacy while still providing valuable insights.
AI Integration
Incorporate AI models to analyze data and provide intelligent insights to on-chain applications.
Custom Computation
Execute complex off-chain computations that would be prohibitively expensive to run on-chain.
Permissioned Access
Control which smart contracts can access specific data feeds, enabling monetization of valuable data.