ICON (ICX) is a layer-1 blockchain network that focuses on creating a scalable, chain-agnostic, and secure multi-chain bridging solution. At its core, ICON is a connection hub linking partner blockchains with all other ones integrated through the Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP).
The BTP is ICON's top product and provides an interoperability solution that supports the exchange of tokens across chains and more general messaging functions like cross-chain smart contract calls. It is a groundbreaking approach to solving the current fragmentation of blockchain ecosystems.
The blockchains connected to the ICON ecosystem include BNB Chain, NEAR Protocol, Harmony, Moonriver, Polkadot, ICE/SNOW, Ethereum, and many others. In addition, ICON hosts a thriving ecosystem of dApps, including DeFi protocols like Balanced and Omm, NFT platforms like Craft, and various games.
In summary, ICON (ICX) aims to be a global network that connects various blockchains to enable interoperability. The native currency of the ICON network is ICX, which has multiple applications within the ICON ecosystem.
