LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol that enables different blockchains to communicate directly in a secure, efficient, and trustless manner. It facilitates cross-chain message transmission through smart contracts called Ultra Light Nodes (ULNs), which verify the validity of transactions from other chains using block headers and transaction proofs.
In the last 24 hours, ZRO has surged 28.62%, making it one of the day’s top gainers at the time of writing.
LayerZero has submitted a $110 million acquisition proposal to Stargate DAO. The deal would integrate the Stargate bridge and STG tokens into the LayerZero ecosystem, dissolve the DAO, and remove STG entirely, offering holders an exchange rate of 1 STG = 0.08634 ZRO. Following the announcement, token prices reacted positively, pushing the current deal value to $127 million, with approval requiring a 70% yes vote.