# Particle Network > One Account, One Balance, Any Chain Particle Network is a Layer-1 blockchain network that provides chain abstraction infrastructure for Web3 applications. It gives users a single account and unified balance across multiple blockchains, removing the need for manual bridging or wallet switching. Particle Network is a Layer-1 blockchain network built to unify fragmented Web3 user experiences through chain abstraction. Its core offering, Universal Accounts, gives users a single address, balance, and interaction point that works across multiple blockchains, removing the need to bridge assets manually or manage separate wallets per chain. The network is designed for developers building applications that want to reach users regardless of which chain those users hold assets on. The platform addresses the problem of liquidity and identity fragmentation across blockchain ecosystems by coordinating account state and transaction routing behind the scenes. Universal Liquidity technology underlies Universal Accounts, aggregating balances and routing transactions across chains atomically on a per-transaction basis. This is complemented by account abstraction capabilities that let applications sponsor gas fees, batch transactions, and remove signature prompts for end users. Beyond Universal Accounts, Particle Network offers social login infrastructure that lets users create in-app wallets secured through email or social accounts rather than seed phrases, and account abstraction tooling based on smart account standards. Its infrastructure also extends into the Bitcoin ecosystem, allowing native Bitcoin wallets to authorize transactions on smart accounts deployed on Bitcoin layer-2 networks. The network is used by application developers seeking to onboard mainstream users and by dApps across multiple blockchains looking to offer a unified, chain-agnostic experience. - Type: Project - Sector: Infrastructure - Status: Active - Founded: 2021-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network ## Products - [Particle Network L1](https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network): Particle Network L1 is a modular Layer 1 blockchain that coordinates Universal Accounts and unifies users and liquidity across chains. It underpins the chain abstraction stack, exposing Universal Accounts, Universal Liquidity, and Universal Gas so applications built on it can operate independently of any single chain. Developers building on this base layer let users keep one address and balance while paying gas with any supported token. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Universal Accounts](https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network): Universal Accounts is chain abstraction infrastructure that gives users a single account and unified balance across multiple blockchains without bridging. It routes transactions through Universal Liquidity, automatically selecting from a set of high-liquidity primary assets to execute purchases or gas payments on any supported chain, even when the user holds no assets there. The system uses an account abstraction implementation and, for existing wallets, an account upgrade standard to avoid migrating funds. Developers integrate the software development kit to make applications chain-agnostic, pairing it with a separate signer such as social login or an external wallet. (Embedded Wallet, Live) - [UniversalX](https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network): UniversalX is a cross-chain trading platform that lets users buy and sell tokens across multiple blockchains without manually bridging assets. It routes orders across multiple chains and decentralized exchange venues while applying protections against front-running to seek optimal price execution. The platform runs on the underlying chain abstraction infrastructure and is accessible through mobile apps and a web interface for retail traders. (Decentralised Exchange, Live) - [Particle Auth](https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network): Particle Auth provides social login infrastructure for Web3 applications, enabling one-click user onboarding through popular platforms like Google and Twitter. The system generates smart accounts while maintaining familiar Web2 authentication flows. (Developer Tooling, Live) - [Particle Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network): A self-custodial multi-chain cryptocurrency wallet utilizing MPC-TSS technology for enhanced security, enabling users to manage digital assets and NFTs across multiple blockchains through social login authentication or traditional wallet connections, with built-in swap, bridge, and fiat-to-crypto gateway functionality. (Wallet, Live) ## Assets - [PARTI (PARTI)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/particle_network): PARTI is the native token of Particle Network L1. It is used to pay gas fees across any connected chain, vote on network upgrades, and secure the network through proof-of-stake. PARTI's dual staking model accepts both PARTI delegations and Bitcoin staked via Babylon, requiring agreement from both groups to validate the chain. 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