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devcon 7 / chain abstraction is risk abstraction

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Chain abstraction is risk abstraction

Duration: 00:08:53

Speaker: Radina Talanova

Type: Lightning Talk

Expertise: Intermediate

Event: Devcon

Date: Nov 2024

We'll explore the concept of chain abstraction, examine various approaches to it, delve into the associated risks for users, and define what abstraction should really be.

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Cross-L2Token bridgingIntentschainabstractionCross-L2IntentsToken bridging
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