> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hera.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hera.finance/features/ai-powered-pathfinder-4.md).

# Interchain

### One Route, All Liquidity

Hera's interchain technology enables access to all onchain liquidity through a single route. This is not just a need of today but a necessity for the future, and Hera's research team has been preparing for this extensively.

> Maximize your DeFi potential with Hera's innovative interchain solutions.

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As numerous new Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions emerge, liquidity is distributed across different chains. This has caused significant issues in swap performance. The solution lies in running cross-chain communication protocols and core-pathfinder modules together.

The primary goal of interchain technology is to aggregate liquidity from multiple chains into a single route. This requires well-designed cross-chain communication and asset transfer protocols, an area where Hera's R\&D team has been diligently preparing.

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#### Universal Liquidity

Hera provides access to Ethereum, major Layer 1 chains, and many Layer 2 chains. It aggregates offers from market makers across these chains and compiles them for the best swap execution. This is the most comprehensive definition of liquidity access in the DeFi space.

#### Advanced Routing

Imagine a single route incorporating multiple chains and multiple AMMs. Now, elevate this concept where the route completes on the execution chain, utilizing liquidity from a Layer 1 and returning to the Layer 2 execution layer. The routing structure is fully user-controlled, allowing flexibility and optimization.

#### Communication Protocols

The cornerstone of the interchain model is efficient data transmission across chains. Technologies such as LayerZero, Wormhole, Chainlink, and Axelar are combined in a cumulative approach to achieve seamless cross-chain communication.

#### Asset Transfers

Achieving access to all liquidity through a single route requires robust cross-chain asset transfer protocols. Hera addresses this through two approaches: utilizing existing bridge protocols and designing a proprietary interchain assets bridge protocol, aiming for the maximum accessible bridge assets.

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Hera Interchain is the primary goal following the V3 deployment. Once V3 is deployed across key chains, the interchain process will commence, enabling the core-pathfinder modules deployed on different chains to communicate via bridges and communication protocols.
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A few years ago, the concept of cross-chain interoperability was hardly discussed. Today, we see tokens on multiple chains, symbolizing an inevitable convergence. The Hera team is committed to building a central swap protocol for DeFi, ensuring compatibility and sustainability across various blockchain networks.
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