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Klaster Integration into the Polkadot Ecosystem
Leveraging Klaster for Enhanced Cross-Chain Functionality within Polkadot
Hey all! This is a proposal from the Klaster.io team, designed to outline our idea and to start a discussion on cross chain infra. Let us know what you think!**
Abstract:**
This proposal outlines the integration of Klaster, a protocol designed for seamless transaction execution across different blockchains, into the Polkadot ecosystem. Currently, Klaster supports Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible blockchains, facilitating transactions across these networks with ease. Expanding Klaster to support Polkadot will significantly enhance interoperability and user experience within the ecosystem, aligning with Polkadot's vision for a fully interoperable and scalable multi-chain network.
1. Introduction to Klaster:
Klaster protocol enables transactions across various blockchains through its network of nodes, offering users and developers a unified execution environment. It simplifies the complex landscape of blockchain transactions by introducing multi-chain accounts. These accounts are jointly managed by users and Klaster's nodes, allowing for off-chain transaction signing and on-chain execution without the need for users to directly interact with blockchain complexities such as gas fees and network differences.
2. The Need for Cross-Chain Solutions in Polkadot:
Polkadot's architecture, based on a central Relay Chain and various parachains, inherently supports cross-chain communication and interoperability. However, the current state of cross-chain communication requires improvements in user experience and operational efficiency. Klaster's integration would further enhance these capabilities, allowing seamless transactions not only between parachains but also with external EVM-compatible blockchains. This opens up a myriad of opportunities for dApp development, asset transfer, and more efficient governance models - thereby enriching the Polkadot ecosystem with increased functionality and connectivity.
3. Benefits of Klaster Integration:
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Unified Transaction Environment:
- Users can transact across parachains and external chains using a single wallet interface, significantly improving the user experience.
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Cross-Chain Gas Management:
- The integration with Klaster empowers DOT holders by allowing gas fees for transactions on various blockchains, including EVM-compatible ones, to be paid in DOT.
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Smart Accounts gain cross chain functionalities
- Klaster empowers smart accounts with the ability to execute transactions not just on their native chains but across multiple blockchain ecosystems.
- For example, a smart account can initiate a DeFi swap on Ethereum and settle the transaction on Polkadot, all while managing gas payments in DOT.
- This multi-chain functionality significantly enhances the interoperability and efficiency of smart contracts, opening up new possibilities for cross-chain applications and services.
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Enhanced Security and Efficiency:
- By leveraging Klaster's intent solvers and multi-chain accounts, transactions become more secure and efficient, reducing the likelihood of failed transactions and enhancing overall network throughput.
4. Technical Implementation:
The integration process would involve collaboration between the Klaster team and Parachain teams to ensure compatibility with the Substrate framework. This includes the development of custom pallets for the Relay Chain and parachains, enabling them to interact with Klaster's multi-chain accounts and transaction protocols.
5. Potential Challenges and Solutions:
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Compatibility:
- Ensuring seamless integration with Polkadot's unique architecture. This can be addressed through joint development efforts and leveraging the flexibility of the Substrate framework.
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Security:
- Maintaining the high security standards of Polkadot while integrating new functionalities. Continuous auditing and testing, along with the implementation of Klaster's proven security protocols, will mitigate these concerns.
6. Klaster brings value to DOT:
Integrating Klaster into Polkadot will not only enhance the ecosystem's interoperability and efficiency but also directly benefit DOT in several ways.
Klaster allows transaction fees to be sponsored by an agent, enhancing the flexibility and utility of transaction execution within the ecosystem. Integrating Klaster into the Polkadot ecosystem will enhance interoperability and reduce barriers for users and developers interacting across blockchains, including those outside the Polkadot network.
This integration will improve the value proposition of DOT by making the Polkadot ecosystem more accessible and attractive to a broader user base. By connecting Polkadot's ecosystem with EVM-compatible chains, DOT gains increased utility and demand, as users from other chains can seamlessly participate in Polkadot’s DeFi, NFT, and gaming ecosystems without leaving their native platforms. This cross-chain functionality enhances the liquidity and accessibility of DOT, potentially leading to an increase in its value as it becomes a pivotal asset across multiple blockchain ecosystems. This strategic expansion not only strengthens the Polkadot network's position in the market but also underscores the intrinsic value of DOT as a key facilitator of cross-chain transactions and interactions.
7. Conclusion:
Integrating Klaster into Polkadot represents a significant step towards achieving unparalleled interoperability and user experience within the ecosystem. This proposal calls for the support and collaboration of the Polkadot community to bring this vision to reality, paving the way for a more connected and efficient blockchain ecosystem.
FAQ:
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**How is Klaster different from blockchain bridges that have existed until now?
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Unlike traditional blockchain bridges, which mainly facilitate asset transfers between two distinct chains, Klaster transcends by enabling seamless cross-chain transactions and interactions directly from a user's single smart account. It introduces a holistic approach to blockchain interoperability, integrating cross-chain gas payments and transaction executions without the need for multiple wallets or managing different network tokens, thereby offering a more unified and efficient blockchain experience.
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Klaster by its nature is not a bridge; it’s an underlying infrastructure that allows for seamless UX. Klaster fundamentally differs from traditional blockchain bridges by focusing on enhancing the user experience through an underlying infrastructure that enables seamless cross-chain interactions, rather than merely transferring assets between chains.
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Comments (2)
Chiming in to voice my support here. I know the Klaster team as relentless shippers and OG builders, dedicated to make this cross-eco stuff work in the smoothest possible way. At the same time, if you know me and my gripes, I feel like this is sorely needed because of the gastoken issue across all the polkadot chains. If we can even further abstract this to use DOT to pay for gas on eth, sol, and elsewhere, I think that's a home run and should be supported.
@Bruno
Bruno, thank you for the support!
At the level you've described things here, it's a dream come true. You've sold me on the idea. But there are no such things in reality, so I would kindly ask you to post things that would allow people to dig in and evaluate the offsets - how do we see/check what Klaster does now and how it does it, and then how do you see integration (some sort of plan what it would entail). We (Unique Network team) have worked and are working on a lot of things you describe here - transaction fee sponsoring (we have a pallet for it you can use and improve), NFT XCM, XCM fee payment API, etc., so happy to collaborate. What you propose to solve is very valuable in theory, let's dive into practice.
@amitrovich | Unique Network
Thanks for your comment - we are super busy building and we’ve lost the track of time, apologies on the delayed reply.
We also believe this is very valuable!
There are some teams that have attempted to solve this but fell short - we actually have this live in production (beta version). Feel free to check it out on wallet.klaster.io but please keep in mind this is just a developer preview build!
Much more is happening in the background and we will be pushing the latest version live soon. If you would like to schedule a call so we can go through the architecture and the idea, feel free to drop us your contact and we will reach out to you. Let’s tackle this together.
We are currently writing out detailed documentation on this and will share it with you soon! We’re a small team and we’re spread thin with resources. This grant would allow us to speed up the development process and to deliver the idea much faster.
Some additional information:
Klaster protocol relies on the destination chain for all of its security assumptions, and the nodes execute messages that have been signed off chain. The Protocol is composed of on-chain logic as well as Klaster Nodes that process signed messages from users, validating & executing transactions on one or more chains.
The only thing that the Klaster Node can do is either a) execute the transaction on user’s behalf; or b) ignore the request. The Protocol and the Node have the same amount of control over the transaction as any other wallet does. There is no way for the node operator to tamper with the user’s signed message - Klaster singleton contracts on all supported chains validate whether the transaction is coming from a valid source and whether the message was tampered with.
The flow is as follows:
Here’s a quick demo of a user connecting to AAVE on Optimism, while paying for the transaction in USDC on Arbitrum. The same effect can be achieved using Polkadot and DOT; or the parachains. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CxeJpatsyX_N4oyTgBgLG6OAF0CZcZ06