Core Concepts

Understanding Agglayer's Architecture

Agglayer solves blockchain fragmentation through a sophisticated multi-component architecture. Rather than building simple bridges between chains, Agglayer creates a unified interoperability protocol that makes cross-chain operations as seamless as single-chain transactions.

The Challenge We're Solving

Today's blockchain ecosystem forces users and developers to navigate complex multi-step processes for cross-chain operations. Want to use your ETH from Ethereum in a Polygon DeFi protocol? You'll need to bridge assets, wait for confirmations, deal with wrapped tokens, and hope nothing goes wrong in the process.

Agglayer's Approach

Agglayer reimagines this entirely. Instead of connecting chains through bridges, it creates a unified network where:

• Assets maintain their identity across chains (no wrapped tokens)
• Operations are atomic across multiple chains (all succeed or all fail)
• Security is mathematical (cryptographic proofs, not trusted parties)
• Chains remain sovereign (no compromise on decentralization)

What You'll Learn

The following concepts will take you from understanding the problem to mastering the technical implementation:

• Foundation: Start with understanding what Agglayer is and why it exists - learn how it transforms the fragmented blockchain landscape into a unified, interoperable network
• Architecture: Learn how the components work together to enable seamless interoperability - from high-level system design to detailed component interactions
• Security Systems: Understand the three security gateways that protect cross-chain operations - each providing different layers of mathematical and cryptographic protection
• Implementation: Dive deep into the technical mechanisms that make it all possible - Merkle trees, cryptographic proofs, and state verification systems

Explore the Concepts

Ready to understand how Agglayer works? Start with the fundamentals and work your way up to the technical details: