MAP Protocol

MAP Protocol is a Bitcoin layer-2 solution and a peer-to-peer omnichain network centred on cross-chain interoperability. It provides essential omnichain infrastructure for enabling interoperability among blockchain-based assets, storage, and computing across both EVM and non-EVM chains. Utilising a decentralised approach, MAP Protocol doesn't rely on single entities for cross-chain communication but instead places trust in code that leverages the self-verifying nature of light clients.

MAP, the native cryptocurrency of MAP Protocol, is employed for paying network fees and serves as an incentive for block producers to facilitate and validate network activities. MAP Protocol's main objective is to enable secure and decentralised communication and transactions between different blockchains. When an inter-chain request is initiated on the originating chain, it is transferred by off-chain roles to the destination chain. Light clients on the source chain verify these requests in a peer-to-peer manner. Additionally, the robustness of MAP Protocol is reinforced through its integration with the Bitcoin network, whereby essential information and the Proof of Stake consensus of the MAP Relay Chain are documented as transactions in Bitcoin blocks.