Multichain: How Web3 Become One Digital Continent (June 2025)

author: Roberto Pisering|Last updated: July 3, 2025

From scattered blockchain islands to one smooth ecosystem: Complete guide to multichain tech, how e don evolve, components, and future for abstraction. HODLing na like waiting for Lagos-Ibadan expressway traffic to clear — patience dey pay!

Introduction: From Separate Silos to Connected Network

Imagine early internet: thousands of networks wey no dey talk to each other. Na so Web3 be just few years back. Crypto ecosystem don pass one single blockchain boundary. Hundreds of networks (L1, L2, appchains), tens of thousands of DApps, millions of tokens – Web3 don turn to big multinetwork environment. This one no be news again.

Before:

Each blockchain na separate “island.” Value (tokens), data (smart contract states), and identity (wallet addresses) dey locked inside one network. To move assets or logic between networks na wahala, risky, and usually require middlemen like exchanges.

Now (25 June 2025):

To interact with multiple blockchains don dey easy and smooth. This change happen because of key tech breakthroughs: bridges, interoperability protocols, solver networks, modular designs, and better developer tools. Together, dem dey lay foundation for better thing – movement to chain and account abstraction.

This article:

Go deep inside important part of this change – multichain technology. We go break am down:

  • Wetin “multichain” really mean.
  • How e different from “cross-chain.”
  • Key components of multichain ecosystem.
  • Problems e dey solve (and create).
  • Practical use cases (2025 real life examples wey fit involve Opay or buying Airtel data bundles).
  • Why e important to create one unified Web3 experience.
  • Future direction – make network abstraction hide from user.

Section 1: Wetin be Multichain? Beyond Definition

Multichain no be one particular protocol or “magic button.” Na fundamental concept and architectural approach, and the meaning dey change based on level wey you dey look am (network, blockchain, application). For core, multichain mean to use more than one blockchain achieve goal, serve users, or make tech better.

Why this one important? Because no single blockchain fit do everything perfectly (the “scalability trilemma” – security, decentralization, throughput). Multichain allow you choose best tool for the work.

Make we see how e dey work for different levels:

1. For Network Level:

  • Wetin e be: Simple coexistence of many independent blockchains – Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Cosmos, Bitcoin L2 (Stacks, Merlin), Near, Sui, Aptos, etc.
  • Features: Each network get im own architecture (monolithic/modular), consensus rules (Proof-of-Stake/PoS, Proof-of-History/PoH, Delegated Proof-of-Stake/DPoS, etc.), virtual machine (EVM, SVM, MoveVM), tokenomics, and user community.
  • Analogy: Like different countries with different languages, laws, and currencies – Lagos and Abuja dey operate different ways.

2. For Blockchain Level:

  • Wetin e be: One blockchain wey dey use multiple “chains” (parts) to do im main work. Na the main thing for modular approach.
  • How e dey work: Key blockchain functions dey split into specialized layers:
    • Execution: Where transactions and smart contracts dey process (L2 rollups, appchains).
    • Consensus: Where validators agree on network state (L1 Ethereum, Celestia, EigenLayer for DA).
    • Data Availability (DA): Where transaction data publication and access dey guaranteed (Celestia, EigenDA, Avail).
    • Settlement: Where transaction finality dey sure and disputes dey settle (usually L1, but fit be special layers).
  • Examples:
    • Ethereum + Rollups (Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, Starknet): Execution for L2, consensus and DA for L1 Ethereum (or Celestia/EigenDA for “validiums”).
    • Celestia: Specialize only for DA, with modular execution layers on top.
    • Cosmos SDK: Make am easy create special blockchains (zones) wey dey talk through Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC).
  • Analogy: Like factory where different workshops (layers) dey do different parts of production – like how Jumia warehouse dey operate.
  • Visualization (Modular Stack): 
    |-------------------------|
|     Application (DApp)    |  (e.g., Uniswap, Aave, game engine)
|-------------------------|
|   Execution Layer (L2)  |  (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism, zkEVM, Appchain)
|-------------------------|
|    Settlement Layer     |  (e.g., Ethereum L1, Celestia for rollups)
|-------------------------|
| Data Availability (DA)  |  (e.g., Ethereum L1, Celestia, EigenDA, Avail)
|-------------------------|
|    Consensus Layer      |  (e.g., Ethereum PoS, Tendermint (Cosmos))
|-------------------------|

3. For Application Level (Multichain DApp):

  • Wetin e be: A decentralized application (DApp) wey dem deploy on many independent blockchains. This one no be one app wey dey run across many networks through interoperability, but many separate copies of same app wey dey run for different networks.
  • How e dey work:
    • Developers take their DApp code (e.g., DEX smart contract).
    • Adjust am for target network virtual machine and specifics (EVM, SVM, MoveVM, etc. – from small changes to big forks).
    • Deploy separate contract copies on each network wey dem choose (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Solana, Base, etc.).
    • State (user balances, pool liquidity) dey store and manage separately for each network. No automatic synchronization dey.
  • Why do this?
    • Reach more people: Users dey prefer different networks – like how Lagos and Abuja users dey use different apps.
    • Use network strengths: Low fees for L2, Solana speed for gaming, Cosmos specialty for DeFi.
    • Reduce risks: Problem for one network no go affect the app for others.
    • Experimentation: Test products for different communities.
  • Examples (June 2025):
    • Uniswap v4: Deployed on Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum One, Optimism, Polygon PoS, Base, Blast, Mode. Separate liquidity pools for each network.
    • Aave v4: Deployed on Ethereum, Avalanche, Polygon, Base, Metis. Isolated lending markets for each network.
    • SushiSwap (Trident): Actively supported on 15+ networks (including non-EVM, e.g., Near through Aurora). Different frontend/backend interfaces for different networks – like GTBank app vs FirstBank app.
  • Main problem: High operational cost. Each copy require separate maintenance, updates, liquidity, and marketing. Lead to “fork fatigue” – na wa o!

Section 2: Evolution: Why We Reach Multichain? (Trilemma and Fragmentation)

Roots: Ethereum and Scalability Trilemma

Ethereum rapid growth for 2020-2023 show one big problem wey dem dey call Scalability Trilemma: E hard to create blockchain wey go deliver decentralization, security, and scalability at same time. To improve one fit spoil the others.

  • Problem 1: Throughput Limitation: Ethereum throughput (as transactions per second – TPS) no enough for growing users. Cause:
    • Gas Fees Wey Skyrocket: Competition for block space make transactions too expensive (₦75,000+ per swap during peak times – no be beans!).
    • Slow Confirmations: To wait for transaction inclusion take minutes or hours – like NEPA bill payment queue.
  • Problem 2: Flexibility Trade-offs: Ethereum as universal “world computer” no optimize for specific needs. Apps come out wey need extreme performance:
    • DeFi: High-frequency trading, perpetual contracts need ultra-low delay and fees.
    • GameFi & Social: Millions of small transactions need high TPS and near-zero cost – like buying MTN data bundles.
    • NFT & Metaverse: Instant minting and trading need speed and fee predictability.

Solution? No force one chain to do everything. Create more chains!

So, multichain strategy born:

  1. Launch new L1s: Special networks optimize for specific work (Solana – speed/TPS, Cosmos – sovereignty/interoperability, Avalanche – customizability).
  2. Create Appchains / Subchains: Dedicated blockchains for single apps (dYdX v4 on Cosmos, games on Immutable zkEVM).
  3. Deploy on L2 Rollups: Use Ethereum as base security layer but push execution to high-performance “pikin” chains (Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, etc.).

Result:

  • More block space: Transactions share across many networks.
  • Lower fees: Network competition and more capacity – like Opay vs Paga for transfers.
  • Faster innovation: Different networks try different consensus (Solana’s Proof-of-History), virtual machines (Sui/Aptos’ Move), architecture (modularity).

Side Effect: The Big Fragmentation

But multichain boom create serious problems of fragmentation:

1. Liquidity Fragmentation:

  • Problem: Each network (especially PoS) need staking (lock crypto collect reward) for security. Each DEX need deep liquidity pools. User money scatter across many networks instead of gather for one or two. Cause:
    • Weak security for new networks (less stake).
    • High slippage for DEXs for shallow pools – like when you want to change dollars on Abuja black market.
    • Capital waste (same liquidity duplicate across N networks).
  • Relevance (2025): Still main problem, especially for new networks and small DApps. Dem dey address am with liquidity aggregators (DLN, Squid) and cross-chain pools (Stargate, Circle CCTP).

2. User Fragmentation:

  • Problem: Communities turn to silos inside preferred networks (“Eth maxis,” “Solanians,” “Cosmonauts”). Separate enclaves form instead of one big Web3 community. Users hardly interact with DApps outside their “main” network.
  • Relevance (2025): Still dey but reduce by cross-chain wallets (Rainbow, Trust Wallet Multichain), social dApps (Farcaster on OP Stack), and chain abstraction.

3. Developer Mindshare Fragmentation:

  • Problem: Talent and innovation potential wey concentrate for Ethereum scatter across ecosystems. Developers use plenty resources to move code and maintain N deployments instead of build new features.
  • Relevance (2025): Worse with non-EVM ecosystem growth (Sui, Aptos, Bitcoin L2). Dem dey address with universal VMs (WASM), better multichain deployment tools (thirdweb, Fleek), RaaS.

4. DApp Cloning / Fork Fatigue:

  • Problem: Projects force to “copy” apps to all popular networks to avoid lose users. This waste team resources (“fork fatigue”) and reduce product uniqueness.
  • Relevance (2025): Still dey but reduce because of real cross-chain apps and chain abstraction wey allow users interact with DApps on any network from one point.

5. User Experience (UX) Complexity:

  • Problem: Users had to:
    • Manage multiple wallets/seed phrases – no be small wahala!
    • Track assets across networks.
    • Know RPC settings for different networks.
    • Manually switch networks for wallets (fit cause error).
    • Use bridges (hack risk, delay) or exchanges to move assets – slow, expensive, no private.
  • Relevance (2025): The main pain point! This complexity na primary barrier for mass adoption. Solution – chain and account abstraction (see “Future” section).

Section 3: Multichain vs. Cross-Chain: Key Differences

Fragmentation wey multichain cause make demand come for new infrastructure: Cross-Chain Technologies. This one important difference!

  • Multichain:
    • Main thing: Existence of many separate, parallel blockchain networks. Focus on quantity and variety of chains.
    • Analogy: Many islands (chains), each with im own ecosystem – like different Lagos suburbs.
    • Solves: Scalability limits of one chain (trilemma).
    • Creates: Fragmentation (liquidity, users, developers, UX).
    • Examples: Launch new L1 (Sui), deploy DApp on 5 networks (Uniswap on ETH/ARB/OP/POLY/BASE), create modular execution layer on Celestia.
  • Cross-Chain:
    • Main thing: Tech wey link these separate chains, allow movement of assets, data, and logic execution between them. Focus on connection and interoperability.
    • Analogy: Bridges, ferries, common language between islands – like Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge.
    • Solves: Fragmentation problems wey multichain cause.
    • Goal: Remove silos, create one Web3 experience.
    • Examples: Bridges (Stargate, LayerZero, Wormhole), messengers (CCIP, IBC), aggregators (LiFi, Socket), solvers (Jupiter, Anoma).

Simple talk:

  • Multichain create many chains.
  • Cross-Chain connect these chains together – abeg make dem link!

Section 4: How Multichain Take Shape: Key Ecosystem Components (2025)

Multichain world na complex ecosystem of complementary technologies. Main building blocks:

1. Layer-1 Base Networks (L1):

  • Wetin: Independent blockchains with their validator set, consensus, security, and native token. Foundation of multichain landscape.
  • Role: Provide highest security/decentralization (sometimes at speed/cost expense). “Trust anchors.”
  • Examples (2025):
    • Ethereum (PoS): Main L1 for settlement/DA for rollups. ETH na primary collateral for DeFi and restaking.
    • Solana (PoH + PoS): Leader for speed/low cost for mass apps (NFT, memecoins, DePIN, Firedancer for scaling).
    • Bitcoin (PoW + L2s): Security & “digital gold” status. L2 layer grow fast (Merlin Chain, Stacks, BitVM solutions) for DeFi/smart contracts.
    • Cosmos (IBC + Interchain Security): Ecosystem of sovereign blockchains connect through IBC. Leader for appchain movement.
    • Sui / Aptos (MoveVM): High-performance L1s focus on asset safety (Move language), gaming/social apps.
    • Near (Sharding + Nightshade): Scalable L1 wey dey emphasize user-friendliness (human-readable addresses) and chain abstraction (Chain Signatures).
    • Avalanche (Subnets): Allow custom blockchain launch (subnets) with different sovereignty.

2. Modular Networks & Layers:

  • Wetin: Architecture wey split blockchain functions (Execution, Consensus, DA, Settlement) into specialized, independent layers.
  • Role: Make am easy to launch new chains, improve efficiency, allow specialization.
  • Key Players (2025):
    • Execution Layers (L2/L3):
      • Rollups: Arbitrum Orbit, Optimism Superchain, Polygon CDK, zkSync Hyperchains, Starknet Appchains, Base, Blast. Use Ethereum (or others) for security/DA/Settlement.
      • Validiums / Volitions: Rollups wey dey use external DA layers (Celestia, EigenDA, Avail) for better scalability/cost efficiency.
    • Data Availability (DA) Layers:
      • Celestia: Modular DA pioneer. Many new rollups/L3s dey use am.
      • EigenDA (from EigenLayer): DA layer wey ETH restakers secure. Grow fast for 2024-2025.
      • Avail (from Polygon): Focus on DA and zero-knowledge interoperability.
      • Near DA: Use Near sharding throughput.
    • Consensus / Security Layers:
      • Ethereum (through restaking): EigenLayer allow restakers secure actively validated services (AVS), including new DA layers, oracles, solvers.
      • Cosmos Hub (Interchain Security v3): Allow small chains borrow security from Cosmos Hub validators.
      • Babylon: Allow PoS chains use Bitcoin security through timestamping and BTC staking.

3. Standardized Execution Environments:

  • Wetin: Virtual Machines (VMs) wey dey run smart contract code. Standardizing VMs reduce development/porting complexity.
  • Role: Make am easy create multichain DApp.
  • Main Standards (2025):
    • EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine): De facto standard. Most L1s (Polygon, Avalanche C-Chain, BNB Chain) & L2s (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkSync Era, Scroll) support am. Easy to port Solidity contracts.
    • SVM (Solana Virtual Machine): Optimize for speed/parallelism. Gain ground with Solana growth and compatible L2s (Eclipse)/appchains.
    • MoveVM (Sui, Aptos): Focus on asset safety (asset-oriented). Popular for games/DeFi with high security needs.
    • WASM (WebAssembly): Becoming universal multichain VM (Polkadot, Cosmos, Near, Internet Computer support am). Allow contracts for Rust, C++, Go.

4. Multichain Applications (Multichain DApps):

(Explain for Section 1, Application Level). Key: Separate deployments on N networks. Examples: Uniswap, Aave, SushiSwap, Galxe (Quest), LayerZero Scan.

5. Consensus Protocols:

  • Wetin: Methods wey network nodes use agree on blockchain state and validate transactions.
  • Role: Ensure security, finality, decentralization. Different algorithms make different trade-offs.
  • Main Types for Multichain Era (2025):
    Mechanism Speed (TPS) Decentralization Energy Eff. Example Networks (2025)
    PoS (L1) Medium-High High High Ethereum, Cosmos, Avalanche
    PoS (L2) Very High Medium (depend on L1) Very High Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync
    DPoS/PoH Extreme Low-Medium High Solana
    PoW Low Very High Low Bitcoin
    PoA/PoSA High Low High BNB Chain, Gnosis Chain

Section 5: Multichain for Real Life: Practical Cases (2025)

Multichain power dey for selecting best network for specific work. Real examples:

1. GameFi & Immersive Worlds:

  • Networks: Sui, Immutable zkEVM (Ethereum), Oasys, Ronin.
  • Why: Need extreme TPS (thousands/sec), micro-fees (as low as MTN data bundle cost), fast finality (<1 sec), and complex NFT support.
  • Examples:
    • Aurory (Sui): Tactical RPG with deep NFT in-game economy.
    • Illuvium (Immutable zkEVM): AAA blockchain game with auto-battlers and open-world lands.
    • Pixels (Ronin): Social farming game wey blow because of low fees/speed.
    • Gas Hero (Findora zkEVM): Social strategy with PvP battles using ZK for privacy.

2. High-Frequency DeFi & Derivatives:

  • Networks: Hyperliquid (L1), Aevo (OP Stack L2), dYdX v4 (Cosmos appchain), Vertex (Arbitrum).
  • Why: Need ultra-low latency (<100ms), high throughput, minimal slippage, advanced order models.
  • Examples:
    • Hyperliquid: Special L1 for perpetual futures with im own decentralized order book exchange.
    • dYdX v4: Top perpetuals DEX move to im Cosmos appchain for full control/scalability.
    • Aevo: Options & perpetuals platform for L2 wey sabi high volume/low fees.

3. NFT Marketplaces & SocialFi:

  • Networks: Solana, Base, Blast, Polygon.
  • Why: Need cheap NFT minting/trading, high speed for social interactions (likes, reposts), fiat on-ramp integration like Flutterwave.
  • Examples:
    • Tensor (Solana): Leading Solana NFT marketplace wey sabi aggressive airdrops and low fees.
    • Magic Eden (Multichain: Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon): Biggest multichain NFT marketplace wey dey use cross-chain bridges for liquidity.
    • Friend.tech v2 (Base): Social platform where tokenized “Keys” give private chat access.
    • Fantasy Top (Blast): NFT collection/game with leagues based on crypto personalities, explode for Blast.

4. Appchains & Specialized Networks:

  • Networks: Cosmos Ecosystem, Polygon CDK, OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit.
  • Why: For apps wey need full network control (fees, security, governance), max performance, or unique features wey no fit work for shared networks.
  • Examples:
    • dYdX v4 (Cosmos appchain): See above.
    • Lyra V2 (OP Stack L2): Options platform for im own OP Chain.
    • Xai (Arbitrum Orbit L3): L3 for games on Arbitrum.
    • Osmosis (Cosmos appchain): Top Cosmos ecosystem DEX with advanced AMM mechanics.

5. Interoperability Infrastructure:

  • Wetin: Tech wey connect different chains for multichain world (cross-chain).
  • Examples (2025):
    • Universal Bridges:
      • Stargate (LayerZero): TVL leader, support many networks.
      • Wormhole: Bridge wey support multiple VMs (EVM, SVM, MoveVM, CosmWasm).
      • Circle CCTP: Standard for cross-chain USDC stablecoin transfers.
      • zkBridges: New class wey dey use ZK-proofs for security (Polyhedra, Succinct).
    • Messaging Protocols:
      • LayerZero: Allow any message exchange between smart contracts for different chains (beyond tokens). Foundation for cross-chain DApps.
      • Chainlink CCIP: Chainlink standard focus on security/enterprise support.
      • IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication): Communication standard inside Cosmos ecosystem and external chains (through peg zones).
    • Aggregators:
      • LiFi / Socket / Rango: Help users find best routes to swap/transfer assets between any two chains using multiple bridges/DEXs behind the scene. Make UX simple – like finding cheap data Nigeria plans.
    • Solver Networks:
      • Jupiter (Solana): DEX aggregator wey dey turn to solver network for intent-based transactions.
      • Anoma / Flashbots SUAVE: Projects wey dey build networks to coordinate complex, multichain user intents (e.g., “Buy me best NFT for Solana or Ethereum for $X”).

Section 6: Future of Multichain: Era of Abstraction (2025+)

Multichain and cross-chain infrastructure for 2025 don become solved technical problems. Many L1s/L2s dey work; bridges/messengers connect almost all major networks. Focus don shift to create smooth user experience wey hide this complexity. Dem dey call am Abstraction.

1. Account Abstraction (AA):

  • Wetin: Tech wey turn traditional EOA wallets (Externally Owned Account – just key pair) to programmable smart contract wallet.
  • Solves multichain problems:
    • Single Entry Point: Users manage one wallet (contract) for “base” network (usually Ethereum L1/L2), but this wallet fit start/sign transactions for any other network without manual switch.
    • Flexible Gas Payment: Users fit pay gas for any network with any token (USDC, ETH, network native token). Wallet go handle conversion/sponsorship.
    • Better Security: Multisig, social recovery, spending limits, phishing protection – implement for smart contract wallet level.
    • Bundled Transactions: Do many actions across networks with one user operation (“sign with one click”).
  • Key Players/Standards (2025):
    • ERC-4337: AA standard for Ethereum/compatible EVM chains. Wallets like (Safe, Biconomy, Coinbase Wallet) and infrastructure (Stackup, Pimlico, Alchemy) support am.
    • Particle Network (Chain Abstraction Stack): Provide tools for easy AA + chain abstraction integration, including universal accounts and gasless transactions.
    • NEAR Chain Signatures: Allow NEAR wallets sign transactions for any other blockchain (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos, etc.).

2. Chain Abstraction:

  • Wetin: Tech wey completely hide the idea of “which chain user dey”. Users interact with application or asset; infrastructure decide best network and execute operation.
  • Solves multichain problems:
    • No Manual Network Selection: Users see one combined asset balance (across networks), single transaction list. Wallet/DApp decide where to store assets/do operations.
    • Automatic Routing: When send tokens or call DApp function, system automatically find best route through bridges, DEXs, and solvers – like Bolt app find shortest Lagos route.
    • Unified UX: No matter which DApp/network user dey interact with, wallet interface and signing process remain same – no wahala!
  • Key Players/Approaches (2025):
    • Universal Account Providers: Particle Network, Dynamic.
    • Unified Execution Infrastructure:
      • Omni Network: Create one “virtual” execution layer wey combine liquidity/state from many networks (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos). DApps write once for Omni, run for best network.
      • Polygon AggLayer / zkSync Hyperchains / OP Superchain: Create “unified spaces” for chains built on their CDK/Stack. Chains inside “cluster” share liquidity and smooth interoperability.
    • Abstraction-Enabled Wallets: Rainbow, Trust Wallet (best crypto wallet for Android Nigeria), Coinbase Wallet (through Smart Wallet), Phantom (Solana, with cross-chain plans).
    • Solver Networks: Jupiter Exchange (expand beyond Solana), Anoma, Flashbots SUAVE. Accept user intents (“Buy 100 USDC for ETH at best price”) find best execution paths – like “dash me” service for crypto.

Section 7: Challenges and Opportunities for Multichain Future (2025+)

Despite progress, challenges still dey:

1. Cross-Chain Infrastructure Security:

  • Risk: Bridges/messengers still be hacker targets (₦2.55T+ exploits for 2024 by Chainalysis). Complex multichain transactions for abstraction fit create new attack points.
  • Trends: Active use of zk-proofs for bridges/messengers (Polyhedra, Succinct, Electron Labs). Growth of insurance protocols (Nexus Mutual, InsurAce). Better audits/verification.

2. Regulation (Compliance):

  • Risk: Regulators (MiCA for EU, laws for US/Asia) impose KYC/AML requirements, especially for cross-chain movements/stablecoins. Fit complicate abstraction UX.
  • Trends: Development of private zero-knowledge (zk) solutions wey balance compliance/privacy. Integration of identity verification (Verifiable Credentials) into AA wallets.

3. Solver/Orchestrator Centralization:

  • Risk: Solver networks/orchestrators wey dey manage complex multichain operations fit become centralized failure/censorship points.
  • Trends: Development of decentralized solver networks (Anoma, SUAVE). Use restaking (EigenLayer) to decentralize orchestrators.

4. Abstraction Development Complexity:

  • Risk: To build real cross-chain DApps or integrate abstraction infrastructure still hard pass simple multichain deployment.
  • Trends: Better SDKs/developer tools (Particle, Omni, LayerZero, thirdweb). Interface standardization.

Growth Opportunities:

  1. Mass Adoption through Simple UX: Chain/account abstraction na main chance attract millions of users wey current Web3 complexity dey scare.
  2. Real Cross-Chain DApps: Emergence of DApps wey state/logic naturally distribute across many networks, not just copy.
  3. Multichain DePIN & AI: Physical infrastructure (DePIN) and artificial intelligence need coordinate resources/data/computation across networks.
  4. Interoperability with Traditional Systems: Bridges between blockchains and TradFi/Web2 through institutional gateways and RWA (Real World Assets) – like connect crypto to GTBank transfers.

Conclusion: From Scattered Islands to One Continent

Multichain ecosystem don undergo impressive change:

  1. Era of Isolation: Blockchains as separate islands (until ~2020).
  2. Era of Multichain: Rapid creation of new networks solve scalability, cause fragmentation (2020-2023).
  3. Era of Cross-Chain: Emergence of bridges/interoperability protocols, connect islands to archipelago (2021-2024).
  4. Era of Abstraction (2024+): Create Web3 “continent” where users no need know which island (network) dem dey. Complexity hide under one smooth experience – chop life!

Multichain no be problem to solve. Na fundamental reality and strength of Web3. Cross-chain technologies join different networks to one fabric. Now, abstraction make this fabric invisible to user, leave only value and functionality.

The final goal simple: Web3 user must interact with digital value and apps as easy as internet user interact with websites – completely unaware of complex infrastructure under. This future don dey happen now.

Appendices (For Deep Dive)

  • Glossary of Core Terms: EVM, L1, L2, Rollup, DA, Gas, Bridge, Interoperability, Smart Contract, DApp, PoS, PoW, NFT, DeFi, GameFi.
  • Checklist: How to Start Use Multichain Today (2025):
    1. Choose wallet wey support AA & chain abstraction (Rainbow, Trust Wallet Multichain – best crypto wallet for Android Nigeria).
    2. Fund your account on Ethereum L2 (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base through fiat on-ramp like Opay).
    3. Use wallet built-in bridge/aggregator move funds to Solana or other network.
    4. Explore DApps on different networks directly through wallet interface, no manual switch.
    5. Pay gas fees with USDC if your wallet support am – no wahala!
  • Resources:
    • Analytical Reports: Nairametrics, TechCabal
    • Dashboards: CryptoTVPlus, Bitcoin Nigeria
    • Developer Tools: Quidax API, Bundle Africa Docs
    • Exchanges: Luno Nigeria, Binance (how to buy Bitcoin on Binance with Opay)