IBC
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About IBC
IBC is a blockchain interoperability protocol used by 110+ chains. It enables secure, permissionless, feature-rich cross-chain interactions.
Description sourced from DeFiLlama's protocol metadata; teams submit their own copy when listing.
IBC Timeline
Major events flagged by the DeFiLlama community — protocol launches, exploits, governance changes, and incentive programs.
- Aug 27, 2024Listed on DeFiLlama
Protocol Profile
IBC is a Bridge protocol that moves assets and messages between blockchains, locking value on the source chain and minting or releasing a representation on the destination.
Official Resources & Links
Verified external resources for IBC — use these to read the source code, follow governance discussions, or cross-check on-chain data against the original team's channels.
Other Bridge protocols on Mantapex
IBC is one of 7 Bridge protocols Mantapex tracks in this category. Direct peers ranked by total value locked include WBTC, Coinbase Bridge, Binance Bitcoin, and 3 more. These peer protocols collectively secure $30.4B in deposits, giving you a frame of reference for whether IBC's own TVL is at the top, middle, or tail of the category.
Recent IBC news
Latest reporting from major crypto news outlets covering IBC.
- AMBCrypto
IBC to expand to BSC: Anticipating the implications for Cosmos and ATOM
The expansion of the IBC into the Binance Smart Chain may generate more opportunities for ATOM to be staked in smart contracts. The CosmosHub has so far registered a sizable…
- Cryptonews
IBC Group, NFT Tech, and Faith Tribe to Launch Fashion-Focused Launchpad
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
- Blockchain News
SEI Holders Must Bridge IBC Assets Now as Network Kills Cosmos Support
Sei Network's v6.4 upgrade enables IBC transfer shutdown. Holders of USDC, USDT, ATOM, and WBTC on Sei must bridge assets out or risk losing access permanently.
- Blockchain News
Sei's IBC Shutdown Puts $145K in Kava USDT at Risk
Sei Network users holding Kava USDT must swap or bridge assets before governance vote disables IBC transfers as part of EVM-only transition.
- Crypto Economy
Injective Launches IBC Eureka, Enabling Bitcoin LST Integration into Cosmos DeFi
TL;DR Cross-Chain Breakthrough: Injective's IBC Eureka bridges Bitcoin liquid staking tokens into Cosmos, creating new opportunities for seamless cross-chain interaction. Enhanced…
- Altcoin Buzz
Injective Launches IBC Eureka to Enhance DeFi with Cosmos
This new development opens the door for seamless onboarding of Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens (BTC LSTs). For example, Lombard Finance's $LBTC, from Ethereum to Injective.
- The Block
Interchain Labs launches IBC Eureka to connect Ethereum to the Cosmos ecosystem
Ethereum is the first non-Cosmos network to join the IBC ecosystem which plans expand to networks including Solana, Base and Arbitrum.
- Cryptopolitan
Cosmos developers bring IBC to Ethereum in landmark interoperability test
Cosmos developers are working to extend the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol to Ethereum.
Related protocols
Other DeFi protocols connected to IBC by category, deployment chain, or shared codebase lineage — useful for comparing TVL, fee models, or audit posture across direct peers.
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