Wormhole is a generic message-passing protocol that enables communication between blockchains.
!!! note The above is an oversimplified illustration of the protocol; details about the architecture and components are available in the architecture page{target=_blank}.
This simple message-passing protocol allows developers and users of cross-chain applications to leverage the advantages of multiple ecosystems.
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Wormhole is not a blockchain - it provides a means of communication between blockchains or rollups
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Wormhole is not a token bridge - however, there are protocols built on Wormhole{target=_blank} that serve this purpose
Consider the following examples of potential applications enabled by Wormhole:
- Cross-Chain Exchange - using Wormhole Connect{target=_blank}, developers can build exchanges that allow deposits from any Wormhole-connected chain, significantly increasing liquidity access
- Cross-Chain Governance - NFT collections on different networks can use Wormhole to communicate votes cast on their respective chains to a designated "voting" chain for combined proposals
- Cross-Chain Game - games can be developed on a performant network like Solana, with rewards issued as NFTs on another network, such as Ethereum
Tutorials are available to get started quickly and explain the concepts involved.
- Quick Start - Off Chain{target=_blank} - integrate Wormhole Connect into a new or existing web UI
- Quick Start - On Chain{target=_blank} - send your first cross-chain message
More tutorials are available on github{target=_blank}.
Discover more about the Wormhole ecosystem, components, and protocols:
- Architecture{target=_blank} - explore the components of the protocol
- Protocol Specifications{target=_blank} - learn about the protocols built on top of Wormhole
Demos offer more realistic implementations than tutorials:
- Wormhole Scaffolding{target=_blank} - quickly set up a project with the Scaffolding repo
- xDapp Book Projects{target=_blank} - run and learn from example programs
More demos are available in the demos page{target=_blank}.
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Wormhole supports a growing number of blockchains.