Hyperlane Cosmos module: permissionless interoperability beyond IBC
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Explains Hyperlane's Cosmos SDK module built with Strangelove, which connects Cosmos chains to non-IBC chains. Argues permissioned interop will not scale across modular chains and cites Noble as a key integration.
Key claims
Hyperlane Cosmos module expected on mainnet by end of Q3
Noble can deploy Hyperlane to new chains independently
IBC reach is constrained to Cosmos chains
0/ last week, interoperability protocol @Hyperlane_xyz announced its expansion to the @cosmos ecosystem. By expanding app-chain interoperability beyond the IBC universe, this is be BIG for #Cosmos ⚛️
a 🧵 on @Hyperlane_xyz's role in the @cosmos (0/20) 👇
1/ in recent months, a synergy has emerged between @Hyperlane_xyz and @strangelovelabs engineers, culminating in the creation of a #Hyperlane Cosmos SDK module
the aspiration? 🚀
to broaden the horizons of @cosmos, moving beyond just #IBC-connected chains
2/ renowned for its contributions to the #Cosmos ecosystem, @strangelovelabs focuses on Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) and other critical @cosmos infrastructure
3/ the partnership amplifies the synergy between @strangelovelabs' vision for #Cosmos and @Hyperlane_xyz's permissionless interoperability strategy
4/ so, what does this mean for #Cosmos? It paves the way for permissionless interoperability between @cosmos chains and non-IBC-enabled chains, with a particular focus on upcoming modular rollups in the @CelestiaOrg ecosystem
5/ with #Hyperlane's module, #Cosmos SDK chains can emulate the functionality of #IBC. This advancement brings the potential to broaden the user base of the @cosmos ecosystem significantly
6/ the alignment between @Hyperlane_xyz's universal, permissionless interoperability vision and @strangelovelabs' commitment to #IBC's progress is truly profound
7/ why the need for @Hyperlane_xyz when @cosmos already has IBC, you might wonder? 🤔
8/ while #IBC has been a trailblazer in interchain interoperability, connecting Cosmos SDK chains with ease, Cosmos is still isolated from external blockchain ecosystems such as #Ethereum, #Arbitrum, #Solana, and more
9/ currently, #IBC's reach is constrained within Cosmos. To bridge @cosmos to these external chains, an alternative interoperability solution is necessary
10/ unfortunately, the current permissioned interoperability alternatives don't offer the same permissionless, instant deployability as #IBC, which can pose a challenge for smaller @cosmos chains
11/ as the future gravitates towards modular blockchain, permissioned interoperability won't scale sufficiently across every new modular chain.
12/ therefore, the demand for permissionless interoperability becomes critical. This is where @Hyperlane_xyz steps in, providing an ideal complement to #IBC
13/ @Hyperlane_xyz, designed with the #Cosmos vision at its core, understands the future lies in modular blockchains and that permissionless deployments are key to scaling interoperability. Through its integration, #Hyperlane extends the #IBC vision beyond @cosmos' boundaries
14/ with Hyperlane integration, @cosmos gets a chance to communicate with a broader user base via interoperability between #Cosmos/IBC chains and non-#IBC chains
15/ this allows effortless connections to new modular #rollup ecosystems, expanding #Cosmos' assets and applications to external chains
16/ one of the promising integrations on the horizon is @noble_xyz, the #Cosmos chain for native asset issuance, akin to bringing native-$USDC to @cosmos
17/ currently, while @noble_xyz serves as an asset issuance hub for @cosmos via its existing #IBC integration, it's constrained within the Cosmos ecosystem
18/ the upcoming integration with the #Hyperlane Cosmos module will empower Noble to connect to external chains out-of-the-box
19/ in addition, @noble_xyz developers can independently deploy @Hyperlane_xyz to new chains, extending Noble’s reach far beyond its current limits. This sets the stage for an unlimited asset issuance hub
20/ with @Hyperlane_xyz, Cosmos chains break free from their "Cosmos" chains label, as the launch of the #Hyperlane Cosmos module, expected to go live on mainnet by the end of Q3, will make them interoperable beyond the @cosmos XX XX
tagging a few #cosmos & modular chads to follow 🫡👇
@Flowslikeosmo
@WinterSoldierxz
@0xSalazar
@rebel_defi
@CosmosHOSS
@TheDeFinvestor
@Cephii1
@RobinWhitney_
@cosmosibc
@Curious__J
@Cryptocito
@speicherx
@JakeHartnell
@dimiandre
@JayJaboneta
@zmanian
@sunnya97
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@splinter0n
@Only1temmy
@Slappjakke
@Louround_
@thesaint_
@0xSalazar
@CryptoShiro_
@jake_pahor
@0xTindorr
@poopmandefi
@ShivanshuMadan
@0xShivani
@hmalviya9
@wacy_time1
@hooeem
@poopmandefi
@0xDinoEggs
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