Hey Musers!

Nathan here from Landslide, the AVAX L1 that connects to all blockchains without a bridge.

Looking forward to getting to know our community here on Musing

Introduction to Landslide

Landslide represents a significant development in the blockchain space as it connects the Cosmos and Avalanche networks via the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. This connection enhances the utility and interoperability between these two chains and introduces new incentives for validators and users.

-> By participating in the Landslide Subnet, validators enable IBC transactions across any IBC-enabled blockchain, thus earning direct incentives from the transactions processed.

-> Platforms like Musing and Stars Arena can safely access to any blockchain token via Landslide.

Key Aspects of Landslide Validation

TLDR; ACP-77 enables validators from *any chain* to validate Landslide.

We're currently working on the ICS integration, but we might take a simpler approach by adding other chain validators (like ETH or BNB) via smart contracts instead of ICS. If you want to learn more about the technical details, check out this discussion on GitHub:

https://github.com/avalanche-foundation/ACPs/discussions/78#discussioncomment-9229656

The smart contract will manage the validator set and testify to any updates via Warp Messaging on any chain in the Avalanche network. By deploying a smart contract on the C-Chain and utilizing cross-chain messaging protocols via IBC, Landslide can update the validator set based on any token asset staked via any connected chain, even if the validator set cannot be directly managed from BNB or Toki (https://twitter.com/tokifinance).

To become a validator for the Landslide L1, one must also validate on Avalanche mainnet. To assist with this, Landslide has partnered with GoGoPool https://docs.gogopool.com/ to reduce the costs of launching an Avalanche validator and to enhance the incentives through the GGP token. This partnership reflects a strategic move to streamline the validation process and make it more accessible and rewarding.

Strategic Importance of Landslide

The launch of Landslide is pivotal for several reasons:

1. Enhanced Utility for ATOM:
   ATOM, the native token of Cosmos, will be utilized as gas fees on Landslide for any IBC transactions that process both to and from Avalanche.
   
2. Simplified Integration and User Access:
   Integration with Avalanche’s payment solutions, such as Stripe, simplifies transactions and onboarding for new users.
   
3. Enabling Chain Abstraction:
   https://twitter.com/burnt_xion/status/1791123183921201385
   
   The integration between XION and Landslide is bringing Chain Abstraction to the Avalanche ecosystem by combining XION’s Generalized Abstraction with Landslide’s robust IBC capabilities. It will also enable native asset flow between Avalanche and the Cosmos ecosystem for the first time, introducing new avenues for innovation and increased liquidity. 
   
4. Expanded User and Developer Base:
   This integration brings Cosmos native assets to Avalanche and vice versa, potentially increasing user engagement on both platforms.
   
   The substantial developer communities of both AVAX (455 developers) and ATOM (669 developers) can collaborate to create blockchains that interoperate seamlessly with both ecosystems.
   
5. Economic Incentives for IBC Relayers:
   IBC relayers, critical for maintaining the network's integrity and data flow, are compensated in SLIDE tokens.
   
6. Vision for a Blockchain Multiverse:
   Landslide’s architecture is designed as a foundational step towards a future where multiple validators and blockchains coexist and interoperate fluidly.

Validator Benefits

Validators on Landslide stand to gain significantly from their contributions:

• Increased Rewards:
• Validators receive monthly rewards in AVAX, SLIDE, and GGP tokens.
• Reduced Costs:
• Traditional validation costs 2000 AVAX, while validating through GoGoPool costs approximately 1120 AVAX, substantially lowering the entry barrier.
• More Opportunities:
• Validators will have the opportunity to validate over 40 blockchains currently building with GoGoPool, with another 3,000 in development on Avalanche’s Fuji testnet .

Here’s a case study with Silk Nodes, a Cosmos validator, on the yield opportunities from validating with GoGoPool: https://twitter.com/GoGoPool_/status/1788940278490964120

Next Steps

Prospective validators should consider the following steps:

1. Start validating Avalanche’s C-chain by launching a validator through GoGoPool.
2. Contact us via DMs on X, Telegram, or Discord.
   
   Landslide represents a huge step towards an interoperable future in web3 and we’re excited to take this journey with you.🏄‍♂️