XION X Band Protocol: Revolutionizing Consumer-Facing Blockchain App Development Through Band’s Data Feeds

Band Protocol is thrilled to announce an integration with the XION chain, marking a key milestone at the beginning of 2024. We’re also excited to highlight our role as the official oracle partner in the on-going ABSTRACTATHON, a hackathon hosted by XION. This involvement underscores Band Protocol’s dedication to nurturing creativity and development in the blockchain community. This dual achievement not only reinforces our commitment to advancing blockchain technology but also emphasizes our focus on contributing to dApps development in this rapidly evolving Web3 space.

XION and its Aim to Revolutionize Web 3.0 User Experiences

XION is a layer one blockchain purpose-built for consumer applications by enshrining UX at the protocol level. With its GeneralizedAbstraction Layer, it’s designed for intuitive navigation and user-friendly experiences, making Web3 apps more accessible. This innovation focuses on making navigation across various platforms more intuitive and user-friendly for consumers. At the heart of XION is its Generalized Abstraction Layer, a transformative feature designed to dismantle the technical hurdles often encountered in the web3 space. This approach further bridges the gap between mainstream users and the technical complexities of blockchain technology.

Empowering Builders on XION Chain with Band Protocol Oracle Integration

Band Protocol’s integration with XION provides developers with access to our decentralized price feed data, offering the reliability and real-time market information necessary for building innovative, user-friendly applications. A notable example is Band’s EUR price feed, which supports XION's user-centric fiat denomination feature, allowing real-time pricing in local currencies and thus broadening blockchain applications' appeal to a diverse consumer base. Overall, Band Protocol's integration with XION is key to developing more intuitive and relevant blockchain solutions, meeting the varied needs of different user groups and markets.

Attracting Developers to Build User-Friendly Blockchain Applications

The integration of Band Protocol into XION's architecture is a strategic move tailored to attract developers focused on bridging the gap between complex blockchain technology and mainstream audiences. As a Layer 1 blockchain designed for consumer applications, XION places a strong emphasis on user experience (UX) at the protocol level. The incorporation of Band's advanced oracle services enhances XION's appeal for those committed to building user-friendly applications. This collaboration aims to provide a platform where developers can craft applications that are not only powerful and secure but also intuitive and accessible for everyday users, making XION a compelling choice for developers pushing the boundaries of consumer-centric blockchain applications and aiming to engage a broader, more diverse audience.

Upcoming Milestones

Currently, XION is hosting the ABSTRACTATHON, the first online XION hackathon. With Band Protocol as the official oracle provider of this hackathon, this event provides an excellent opportunity for developers to actively engage with and leverage Band Oracle Solution, fostering the creation of user-friendly projects, and launching solutions utilizing XION’s Generalized Abstraction.

Apply here: https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/abstractathon/detail

Looking ahead, there is also the exciting prospect of integrating Band’s Verifiable Random Function (VRF) capabilities, which would further expand the range of possibilities for developers on the XION platform. Our collaboration with XION goes beyond mere feature enhancement; it's a fundamental step in preparing for XION’s upcoming mainnet. XION positions itself as a 'Generalized Abstraction Layer,' aimed at eliminating technical barriers to create a frictionless Web 3 experience. This aligns perfectly with our joint commitment to advance blockchain technology, setting the stage for a future where the synergies between Band and XION catalyze forward-thinking solutions and transformative blockchain experiences.

ABOUT XION

XION is the first layer one blockchain purpose-built for mass consumer adoption, with its primitive chain-level Generalized Abstraction enabling seamless experiences for everyday users. XION allows the development of next-generation mass-market projects through protocol-level implementations related to abstracted accounts, signatures, fees, interoperability, and more. The project has raised over $11M from top-tier investors including Animoca, Circle, Multicoin, Spartan, HashKey, and others.

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About Band Protocol

Band Protocol is a cross-chain data oracle platform with the aspiration to build high-quality suites of web3 development products. The flagship oracle solution aggregates and connects real-world data and APIs to smart contracts, enabling smart contract applications such as DeFi, prediction markets, and games to be built on-chain without relying on the single point of failure of a centralized oracle.

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