# Agoric

> Orchestration for a seamless Web3

Agoric enables developers to build cross-chain applications using JavaScript smart contracts on a Cosmos-based blockchain.

Agoric enables developers to build cross-chain applications using hardened JavaScript smart contracts. The blockchain operates on Cosmos SDK with native IBC support and includes Orchestration capabilities for coordinating liquidity across multiple chains. Developers can create long-lived processes that execute across blocks, integrate third-party libraries for cross-chain operations, and use on-chain timers for autonomous future actions.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/agoric

## Products

- [Agoric](https://thegrid.id/profiles/agoric): Agoric is a Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK with CometBFT consensus, enabling JavaScript smart contracts through hardened JavaScript and Zoe framework. The platform supports asynchronous multi-block execution with on-chain timers, native IBC and Axelar GMP integration for cross-chain orchestration, and includes Smart Wallet infrastructure for offer-safe interactions with decentralized applications. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [Fast USDC](https://thegrid.id/profiles/agoric): Fast USDC is a cross-chain transfer application built on Agoric Orchestration that enables rapid USDC transfers from EVM chains to Cosmos chains. The system advances USDC from a decentralized liquidity pool while settlement processes through Circle's CCTP, reducing transfer times from 20 minutes to under 1 minute. (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Live)
- [Agoric Orchestration](https://thegrid.id/profiles/agoric): Agoric Orchestration coordinates cross-chain assets through IBC integration and asynchronous contract execution, enabling multi-block workflows and scheduled operations.  (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Live)

## Assets

- [Agoric (BLD)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/agoric): BLD is the native staking token of the Agoric blockchain. It is used for staking, voting, and governance on the network, and stakers are compensated through staking rewards from new issuance of BLD as well as a share of Inter Protocol fees. The BLD token can be delegated to validators to ensure decentralized execution, securing the network through Cosmos's Proof-of-Stake consensus model. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://agoric.com)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://agoric.com/media-kit)
- [Whitepaper](https://assets.ctfassets.net/xm0kp9xt5r54/3GlnCaUVJPySUaDjYgtmmH/f397f9e3dc6f793eba28ebe86b670d4a/Agoric-White-Paper-v1.1.pdf)
- [Blog](https://agoric.com/blog)
- [Documentation](https://docs.agoric.com)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/agoric)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/Agoric)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/agoric)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/qDW8DRes4s)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/agoricsystems)

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