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Recent breakthroughs in "cross-chain interoperability protocols" are reshaping multi-chain ecosystems by enabling seamless asset and data transfers across blockchains, tackling liquidity fragmentation. Protocols like LayerZero and Wormhole enhance connectivity—LayerZero’s ultra-light node tech supports over 50 chains, driving 30M+ transactions with V2 by March 2025, while Wormhole’s guardian-based system has processed $40B+ in value, bridging traditional finance and DeFi. These advancements boost scalability, user experience, and ecosystem growth. Market-wise, LayerZero’s $3B valuation and anticipated token launch signal strong speculative appeal, though unproven at scale. Wormhole, post-$225M raise, leverages proven adoption and security upgrades, eyeing a $2.5B valuation.