# Orbs > Bringing CeFi-level execution to DeFi Orbs is a decentralized Layer-3 blockchain infrastructure that enhances smart contract capabilities with advanced on-chain trading features. Orbs operates as a decentralized Layer-3 blockchain infrastructure executed by permissionless validators using Proof-of-Stake consensus. The network enhances existing EVM and non-EVM smart contracts without moving liquidity onto a new chain, providing aggregated liquidity, advanced trading orders, and decentralized derivatives. Orbs runs on top of Layer-1 and Layer-2 blockchains including Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain, and The Open Network. - Type: Company - Sector: Infrastructure - Status: Active - Founded: 2017-05-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs ## Products - [Orbs Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): Orbs Network is a decentralized Layer-3 blockchain infrastructure operating via Proof-of-Stake consensus with permissionless validators. The network executes enhanced smart contract capabilities through decentralized backend services, supporting both EVM and non-EVM blockchains. Validators stake ORBS tokens in Ethereum and Polygon contracts, with elections calculated on-chain for objective auditability. (L3, Live, Main Product) - [Liquidity Hub](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): Liquidity Hub is a decentralized optimization layer operating above Automated Market Makers that aggregates external liquidity sources for enhanced swap execution. The protocol enables DEXs to access third-party solvers and decentralized limit orders without experiencing AMM price impact, with transactions falling back to standard AMM execution if superior pricing is unavailable. (DEX Aggregator , Live) - [dTWAP Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): dTWAP Protocol is a decentralized time-weighted average price protocol enabling algorithmic order execution by splitting large trades into smaller intervals. The system operates through maker-taker dynamics with Orbs validators serving as takers, executing trades at specified intervals to minimize market impact and reduce slippage. (Developer Tooling, Live) - [Perpetual Hub](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): Perpetual Hub is a decentralized infrastructure layer enabling perpetual futures trading capabilities on DEX platforms. The protocol facilitates leveraged trading positions without expiration dates through integration with existing DeFi venues. (Derivatives , Live) - [TON Access](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): TON Access is a decentralized RPC provider network enabling unthrottled anonymous access to The Open Network blockchain state via HTTP queries. The service operates through Orbs validators without requiring API key registration, supporting TonCenter HTTP API v2 and TonHub HTTP API v4 protocols. (RPC Provider, Live) - [TON Vote](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): TON Vote is a decentralized on-chain DAO governance platform for The Open Network ecosystem enabling trustless voting with jetton or NFT-based governance tokens. The system deploys smart contracts for each proposal with Merkle tree vote references stored on IPFS, verified independently by Orbs validators. (DAO Management Platform, Live) - [dLIMIT Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): dLIMIT Protocol is a decentralized limit order protocol utilizing English Auction bidding mechanisms for price-efficient order execution on DEX platforms. The system ensures optimal fill prices through competitive bidding among Orbs validators, with orders executing only when market conditions meet user-specified price targets. (Developer Tooling, Live) ## Assets - [Orbs (ORBS)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/orbs): ORBS is the governance and utility token of Orbs Network. It is used for staking by validators, receiving delegated stake from token holders, paying transaction fees, and securing the network through Proof-of-Stake consensus. The network operates as a Layer-3 infrastructure on top of existing blockchains, enhancing the capabilities of smart contracts without requiring liquidity to move to a new chain. (Governance) ## Links - [Main](https://orbs.com) - [Documentation](https://docs.orbs.network/v3) - [Blog](https://www.orbs.com/blog) - [Whitepaper](https://www.orbs.com/white-papers/orbs-pos-v2-the-age-of-guardians) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/orbs_network) - [Telegram](https://t.me/OrbsNetwork) - [Discord](https://discord.gg/sswGDYGBt5) - [GitHub](https://github.com/orbs-network) - [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@orbsnetwork) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/orbs) - [GitHub](https://github.com/https://github.com/orbs-network/ton-access) ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. Model 1 - open data. 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