ClimateAugust 7, 2026

crosschain

KROSS-chayn

Definition

Refers to the ability of digital assets, data, or smart contracts to move or be accessed across multiple, distinct blockchain networks.

Etymology

A compound of 'cross,' from the Latin 'crux' meaning a stake or cross, and 'chain,' referring to the linked data blocks that form a blockchain. The term emerged in the 2010s to describe interoperability between independent decentralized ledger systems.

In the news

In the article, Circle is utilizing crosschain technology to allow USDC to function natively across the OKX X Layer network, facilitating seamless asset movement between different blockchain ecosystems.

Circle expands USDC to OKX ecosystem with X Layer launch

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Cryptonews.net

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