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Mission:

The 桥 Protocol (pronounced Qiáo, meaning “bridge” in Chinese) is dedicated to bridging the gap between on-chain limitations and off-chain capabilities. Our mission is to empower developers and users with a protocol that seamlessly offloads heavy computations to off-chain environments while ensuring reliable cross-chain interactions and universal contract resolution.

Vision:

We envision a decentralized ecosystem where:

•	Computational Efficiency is maximized by offloading intensive tasks off-chain, reducing gas costs, and enhancing performance.
•	Universal Accessibility is achieved through a universal resolver that allows seamless interaction with smart contracts via human-readable ENS subdomains.
•	Interoperability Without Boundaries becomes the norm, with cross-chain delegations enabling different blockchains to communicate and collaborate effortlessly.
•	Reliability and Transparency are guaranteed by recording inputs, outputs, and side effects, fostering trust and facilitating debugging.
•	Innovation Flourishes as developers leverage functional programming paradigms to build robust, scalable decentralized applications.

The 桥 Protocol aims to be the foundational layer that connects diverse blockchain networks and off-chain resources, fostering an interconnected and efficient decentralized future.

Architecture and Components:

1.	ERC-3668 CCIP Light Clients:
•	The protocol utilizes ERC-3668 Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) light clients to facilitate secure and efficient cross-chain communication without the need for full node implementations.

2. CCIP gateway • An npm package @qiaoprotocol/ccip-gateway created from the ground up with Hono and viem for signing. It has fully composable setup and also leverages lit action to allow for decentralized signing. 3. Contract Factory Deployment: • A robust contract factory deploys customizable CCIP server contracts. Developers can specify payment methods and revert URLs, tailoring the servers to handle specific code snippets and execution requirements. 4. Off-Chain Computation Offloading: • Heavy computational tasks are offloaded to off-chain resources, significantly reducing on-chain gas consumption and improving execution speed without compromising security. 5. Universal ENS Resolver: • Serving as an off-chain resolver for Ethereum Name Service (ENS) subdomains, 桥 Protocol allows smart contracts and methods to be accessed using human-readable names. This universal resolver simplifies contract interaction and enhances user experience. 6. Recording and Logging Mechanisms: • The protocol records inputs, outputs, and side effects of all contract executions. This transparency ensures reliability, aids in debugging, and builds trust within the ecosystem. 7. Functional Programming Compatibility: • By providing global methods compatible with functional programming paradigms, developers can write more efficient and scalable code, leveraging languages and techniques that promote immutability and stateless computations.

Security and Compliance:

•	Validation and Verification:
•	All cross-chain messages and off-chain computations undergo strict validation to prevent malicious activities, utilizing cryptographic proofs where applicable.
•	Adherence to Standards:
•	The protocol strictly follows established standards like ERC-3668 and ENS resolver specifications to ensure compatibility and security.
•	Auditing and Testing:
•	Comprehensive testing and third-party audits are conducted to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities, ensuring the protocol’s robustness.

Scalability and Future-Proofing:

•	Modular Design:
•	The protocol’s modular architecture allows for easy updates and integration of new technologies, making it adaptable to the evolving blockchain landscape.
•	Community and Governance:
•	Plans for decentralized governance mechanisms are in place to involve the community in decision-making processes, fostering a collaborative environment for future enhancements.

桥 Protocol 🌉 is more than just a bridge; it’s the foundational infrastructure aiming to unify the fragmented blockchain world by connecting on-chain and off-chain resources seamlessly. By focusing on off-chain computation, universal contract resolution, and reliable cross-chain interactions, 桥 Protocol is set to redefine what’s possible in the decentralized ecosystem.