# Welcome to Glue Accessible, secure, user-friendly blockchain ecosystem for everyone. Glue is an integrated blockchain network built for one purpose: to attract millions of real users to interact with blockchain technology — without realising they’re using it. Think of Glue as your financial hub for everything Web3. Our ecosystem is meticulously crafted to mirror the familiarity and intuitiveness of mainstream finance apps on your mobile device. This will allow you to seamlessly manage your Web3 finances and access multiple accounts within a unified interface just like you do every day! The goal is to create a network that people want to use, combining the best in technology currently available with the infrastructure and interface required to make it useful today.

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# White Paper: Technology Stack {% hint style="info" %} You can download all white papers in PDF format [here](https://docsend.com/view/igx56wrsh53ckcbe) {% endhint %} ## Introduction Glue is not merely constructing the future; it is orchestrating a *paradigm shift* in the blockchain domain by leveraging the Substrate framework to forge an accessible and user-centric ecosystem. In a field where technological sophistication frequently eclipses practicality, Glue distinguishes itself by offering a cohesive Layer 1 and Layer 2 ecosystem, all deployed by the foundation with a product vision in mind that facilitates seamless communication, asset transfer, and decentralised application (dApp) deployment. By rectifying the fundamental inadequacies of traditional blockchains, chiefly accessibility and usability, Glue guarantees an unparalleled user experience. The prevailing notion that the future of finance must be universally accessible is not a mere platitude for Glue; it is a mandate. While the industry is mired in the complexity of technology for its own sake, Glue advances a novel doctrine: security through ease of use. One of the critical failures of other ecosystems, such as Ethereum, is their lack of a unified product strategy. In Ethereum, anarchy reigns: disparate teams work on the core technology and Layer 2 solutions without coordination, fostering adversarial relationships rather than collaboration. This fragmented approach leaves dApps to a chaotic wait-and-see strategy, often resulting in suboptimal outcomes. In contrast, Glue adopts a holistic tech stack approach, meticulously planning and integrating each layer of the ecosystem while maintaining fully decentralised deployments. Glue will deploy a Layer 1, multiple Layer 2s as well as the cornerstone dApps needed for a flourishing DeFi ecosystem. This strategy ensures cohesive and user-friendly results, moving beyond the hope and prayer method (combined with bribes for incentives) that other ecosystems rely on. Contrary to the prevalent misconception that the underlying technology stack is the entirety of a Layer 1 blockchain’s product, Glue postulates that it is merely one facet of a comprehensive strategy. Glue’s focus extends beyond the technological and the technical to encompass a broader vision. Subsequent white papers will delve into the intricacies of the dApp stack and the service layer, elucidating how these components coalesce to form a holistic and user-centric blockchain ecosystem. This approach not only simplifies blockchain interaction but also fortifies security, ensuring that the sophisticated potential of blockchain technology is accessible to all, without the labyrinthine complexities that have historically stymied broader adoption. # Technology Selection {% hint style="info" %} Glue’s choice of Substrate and the use-case optimised model is a deliberate strategy to ensure rapid iteration and agile development. This approach enables Glue to deliver new technologies and enhancements more effectively than traditional monolithic blockchains, avoiding the endless cycles of quality assurance that impedes progress. By prioritising flexibility and modularity, Glue ensures that it can move faster and more decisively, solidifying its position as a pioneering force in the blockchain space. The iteration method implemented not only allows for continuous improvement and innovation but also ensures that Glue can adapt to and lead the evolution of the blockchain industry. {% endhint %} ### Substrate Selection of the Substrate framework was driven by a set of stringent criteria aimed at ensuring the success and scalability of Glue. For clarity’s sake, there is no connection between Glue and Polkadot, and Glue is neither built on Polkadot nor reliant on its progress. The first and foremost criterion was the need for unprecedented scalability. To achieve unparalleled scalability, Glue employs use-case optimised Layer 2 (L2) solutions that are meticulously integrated with the Layer 1 (L1). Unlike the fragmented and myopic approach seen in other ecosystems, where L2s operate independently with conflicting and often adversarial interests, Glue's integrated strategy ensures that each L2 is tailored for specific applications such as finance, gaming, and asset transfers. This holistic approach allows for optimal performance and scalability, as each L2 can be customised to handle its unique workload without compromising the overall system integrity. The use-case optimisation of L2s extends to critical aspects of the blockchain, including consensus mechanisms, transaction processing, block times, fees, and data storage. Glue's approach is an improved version of sharding. Each shard, in the case of Glue, is a use-case optimised L2 that maintains interactivity and integration with other shards. This ensures composability is preserved, allowing for seamless functionality across the entire system. This granularity ensures that the Glue blockchain can scale effectively, handling a prodigious volume of transactions with unparalleled efficiency. The Substrate framework's modular design and highly optimised runtime environment are pivotal in achieving this scalability. Each component can be fine-tuned and adjusted to meet the specific demands and needs of diverse applications, ensuring that Glue remains robust and performant under varying conditions. Moreover, the seamless integration of L1 and L2 within Glue obviates the inefficiencies and redundancies that plague other blockchain ecosystems. In the fragmented model exemplified by Polkadot, L2 solutions are essentially auctioned off to third-party entities with misaligned objectives and incentives, resulting in a cacophony of competing interests that undermine cohesive development and scalability. Glue’s strategy, in stark contrast, leverages the Substrate framework to maintain a unified and strategically aligned development trajectory for the L1 as well as all the current and future L2s. This alignment ensures that the entire blockchain ecosystem, from L1 to L2, operates in concert towards common goals, thereby maximising scalability, performance, and user experience. \ The Substrate framework, with its modular architecture, facilitates this seamless integration and customisation. The ability to tailor various blockchain components, such as consensus algorithms, transaction throughput, and data management protocols, ensures that Glue can adapt to the dynamic requirements of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This adaptability is crucial for sustaining high performance and scalability as new applications and use cases emerge. Furthermore, the Substrate framework’s highly optimised runtime environment significantly enhances Glue’s scalability. By allowing for the precise adjustment of runtime parameters and the integration of specialised modules, Substrate ensures that the Glue blockchain can efficiently manage and process a vast number of transactions. This capability is essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of the blockchain under high-demand scenarios. ### Use-Case Optimised Model vs. Generic L2 or Monolithic Model or App Chain The decision to adopt a use-case optimised model for Glue, as opposed to a generic L2, monolithic, or app chain model, is grounded in our commitment to delivering exceptional performance, scalability, and user experience. This strategic choice is informed by a critical analysis of the limitations inherent in generic, monolithic, and app chain blockchain models, which often fall short in addressing the nuanced requirements of diverse applications.

Figure 1: Generic L2 Model. A Layer 1 with multiple Layer 2s that all have roughly equal functionality such as EVM, Turing complete, etc, with no meaningful functional differences between L2s. Capable of running any dApp or smart contract. All dApps share the same underlying resources (e.g., computation, storage). All L2s must handle the full variety of transaction types and operations.

Figure 2: Monolithic Model. All functions (consensus, execution, data availability) are run by a single blockchain and are integrated making it challenging to scale. The architecture is straightforward but can become inefficient and hard to keep live as it scales. To handle the increased load, nodes require significant hardware upgrades, which can lead to centralisation as only those with high-end hardware can participate in validation. The monolithic design makes it difficult to introduce upgrades or changes, as every modification impacts the entire system, potentially leading to longer deployment cycles.

Figure 3: App Chain Model. An app chain model uses multiple specialised blockchains, each optimised for specific applications. Ensuring seamless interaction between various app chains and the relay chain can be complex and may require robust protocols to maintain consistency and security. Cross-chain communication can introduce vulnerabilities, as each app chain may have different security standards and mechanisms, potentially creating weak links. Each app chain requires its own maintenance and updates. Overall, an app chain architecture is not a cohesive and united ecosystem.

Figure 4: Illustrating Glue's integration of Substrate framework for optimal scalability: The use-case optimised approach combines a Layer 1 and multiple use-case optimised Layer 2 solutions, ensuring tailored performance for diverse applications such as finance, gaming, and asset transfers. This unified strategy maximises efficiency and scalability, contrasting with fragmented models seen in other ecosystems. One dApp might at the same time use multiple Layer 2s for different operations and functions.

### Limitations of Generic and Monolithic Models Blockchains with generic L2s, such as Arbitrum and Optimism, aim to provide a one-size-fits-all solution. Both Arbitrum and Optimism are Turing complete and EVM compatible, meaning anything deployed on Arbitrum can also be deployed on Optimism or Ethereum. There is no specialisation among them, as each L2 can handle any type of application. While this approach may offer a large degree of flexibility as everything can do everything, it inherently lacks the specificity required to optimise performance for particular use cases. The generic model by definition results in suboptimal performance, as it is forced to balance a wide array of conflicting demands. Consequently, it struggles to deliver the high throughput, low latency, and specialised functionality that specific applications necessitate. Monolithic models like Solana, on the other hand, attempt to consolidate all functionalities within a single, unified framework. While this has advantages, it leads to significant drawbacks as well. Monolithic architectures are notoriously difficult to scale, as the entire system must be upgraded or modified to enhance any single component. This rigidity hampers the system’s ability to evolve and adapt to new requirements. Furthermore, monolithic models are prone to inefficiencies and bottlenecks, as the centralised approach often leads to resource contention and suboptimal allocation. Worse, the monolithic model suffers from all the same drawbacks as the generic models in addition to its own challenges. ### The App Chain Model: A Misguided Approach The app chain model, while initially promising, has revealed itself to be an impractical and inefficient approach. By creating independent chains for each application, this model inevitably leads to the proliferation of ghost chains; blockchains that operate below capacity or become entirely inactive. These underutilised chains waste valuable resources, including computational power and network bandwidth, without contributing meaningful activity or value to the ecosystem. Moreover, the app chain model, such as Cosmos, fosters fragmentation and isolation rather than integration and cooperation. Each chain operates independently, often with little to no interaction with others. This isolation stifles composability, as the fragmented environment discourages the sharing of solutions and best practices. Consequently, the app chain model fails to achieve the cohesive, synergistic ecosystem that is essential for sustained growth and development in the blockchain space. Because of this, both the underlying chains as well as the App chains built on top of them fail to ever gain critical mass as they are too loosely connected to get meaningful network effects. # Advantages of the Use-Case Optimised Model ### Advantages of the Use-Case Optimised Model In stark contrast, the use-case optimised model embraced by Glue offers a superior approach by tailoring Layer 2 solutions to the specific needs of different application types. This is distinctly different from the app chain model. App chains optimise (and often limit) each chain for a single App. Glue optimises L2s for overarching use cases that cover a multitude of apps that have similar needs. This specialisation allows each L2 to be finely tuned for optimal performance for a specific use case, addressing the unique demands of applications such as finance, gaming, and asset transfers. By customising consensus mechanisms, transaction processing, minimum fees, block times and data storage for each use case, Glue ensures that each chain and the applications built on it operate at peak efficiency. The tailored approach of the use-case optimised model provides several key advantages: **Enhanced Performance:** Each L2 solution is designed to meet the specific performance requirements of its intended application. For instance, a financial application requires fast finality and high uptime, while a gaming L2 needs minimal transaction fees. Layer 2s can easily be parameterised and optimised to meet those criteria, but only if they are not generic. The specialisation allows each dApp to select the optimal Layer 2 for the best user experience. **Scalability:** The modular design of use-case optimised L2s allows for independent scaling of each layer. This means that changes to one L2 do not necessitate changes to others, thereby avoiding the systemic bottlenecks and inefficiencies associated with upgrading monolithic models. As a result, Glue can efficiently manage a high volume of transactions across diverse applications without compromising performance. Total scalability can be illustrated as the following:

*Formula 1: Each layer 2 defined as a function of its throughput and available resources.*

The total scalability of the system is the sum of the scalability of all the available use-case optimised L2s as the L1 does not host dApps.

Which in turn is equal to:

*Formula 2: The total scalability of the system is the sum of the scalability of all components of the system.*

By summing the contributions from all 𝑛 L2 solutions, it is clearly demonstrated how the overall system's scalability benefits from the modular and independent nature of each use-case optimised L2 layer, ensuring efficient and tailored performance across diverse applications. ### Rapid Iteration One of the pivotal reasons behind selecting the Substrate framework and implementing a use-case optimised model is our recognition of a critical challenge in the blockchain space: the difficulty of iterating on monolithic blockchains. Traditional monolithic architectures, such as Ethereum, face significant hurdles in implementing new technologies and features due to the extreme risks to the existing ecosystem from every upgrade. These blockchains require extensive quality assurance cycles and consensus among a wide array of stakeholders to implement new technology, leading to protracted development timelines and delayed deployment of advancements. The inherent complexity of upgrading a monolithic blockchain means that any change can have far-reaching implications, necessitating rigorous testing and broad agreement among participants, which significantly slows down the innovation process. Glue's implementation model, however, is designed to overcome these obstacles. Substrate's superior runtime upgrade functionality allows for upgrades of both the L1 and L2s without the extensive delays of consensus building and cajoling validators seen in Ethereum. The runtime upgradability of Substrate, facilitated by WebAssembly (Wasm), allows for forkless protocol upgrades, bug fixes, and feature enhancements through token holder voting, execution of which is programmatically guaranteed. This capability ensures that changes can be implemented without requiring a fork, which maintains network continuity and reduces the risk associated with upgrades. The iterative development process allows for continuous improvement, where feedback from users and developers can be rapidly incorporated into subsequent updates, fostering a more responsive and user-centric ecosystem. ### Flexible and Agile Development Glue’s use-case optimised model allows for the launch of new L2s without risking disruption to existing decentralised applications. Because Layer 1 provides the underlying security, Glue can introduce significant technological advancements through new L2s tailored for specific purposes, such as zero-knowledge (ZK) L2s, Solana Virtual Machine L2s, or other specialised environments, without impacting the stability or performance of current dApps. This approach provides unparalleled flexibility and agility, enabling rapid innovation and continuous improvement. For instance, if a new ZK L2 were to be developed, it could be deployed as a new L2 without affecting the ongoing operations of existing financial or gaming applications running on existing L2s and due to Glue’s structure, without fracturing liquidity as the ZK L2 would be natively integrated with the Finance L2. This segmentation significantly reduces the need for exhaustive quality assurance cycles that monolithic blockchains must endure. By isolating changes to specific L2s, there is room to experiment with and deploy cutting-edge technologies while maintaining the integrity and performance of the broader ecosystem. The ability to test and deploy new features in a controlled environment ensures that potential issues are identified and resolved more swiftly, thereby accelerating the overall pace of innovation. Furthermore, the ability to deploy rapid and targeted updates ensures that Glue remains at the forefront of technological advancements. As the blockchain landscape evolves, Glue can quickly adapt and integrate cutting-edge developments, maintaining its competitive edge. This agility not only enhances our capacity to meet the dynamic needs of users and developers but also positions Glue as a leader in innovation within the blockchain industry. # Layer 1 Driven Layer 2 Development This use-case optimised L2 approach can only succeed if the roadmap is effectively dictated by the Layer 1 community, rather than by a haphazard collection of independent L2s. A unified and strategic vision ensures that all L2 solutions are developed cohesively, aligning with the overarching goals and standards of the entire ecosystem. This avoids the pitfalls of disjointed and competing L2 interests, which can lead to fragmentation, inefficiencies, and resource wastage. By having a unified roadmap, Glue ensures that all L2s work synergistically towards common objectives, fostering innovation, collaboration, and seamless integration. This strategic coherence is essential for maintaining the integrity, scalability, and performance of the blockchain ecosystem, ensuring that every component works in harmony to deliver a superior user experience. ### **Flexibility and Adaptability** The use-case optimised model provides the flexibility to integrate new technologies and features tailored to specific applications. This adaptability is crucial in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring that Glue remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation. To further illustrate: The system at an initial state of t0

*Formula 3: The total flexibility and adaptability of the system, at the initial time of t0. The system total also includes the flexibility and adaptability of the Layer 1.*

To reflect ease of introducing a new use-case optimised L2 and the relative difficulty of upgrading existing L2s, the variable D is introduced. Where D=0 means no difficulty and D=1 means maximum difficulty.

*Formula 4: Ease of introducing new L2. The difficulty of introducing new L2s is near zero.*

*Formula 5: Difficulty of upgrading existing L2s. This is greater than zero but still feasible.*

With an addition of a new use-case optimised L2 to the system in the future at t1:

*Formula 6: The addition of a new use-case optimised L2. Introducing a new use-case optimised L2 has near-zero difficulty, so its contribution to the total flexibility and adaptability is fully added.*

With and upgrade to a specific L2 that already exists in the system at t2:

*Formula 7: The upgrade to a use-case optimised L2. Upgrading an existing L2 is more challenging, so its contribution is scaled. Indicating a proportional effect based on the difficulty.*

By summing these core components together, the total adaptability and flexibility of the system is captured, considering the contributions from existing L2 solutions, new L2 solutions, and upgrades to existing L2s and their associated difficulty. This integrated formula provides a representation of the system's capacity to respond to changes and have a high level of flexibility and adaptability. ### **Strategic Integration** The adoption of a use-case optimised model represents a deliberate and informed choice to transcend the traditionally existing limitations. Substrate enables the precise customisation of blockchain components, allowing Glue to implement specialised modules that cater to the unique demands of each L2. This integration ensures that the entire ecosystem operates harmoniously. By avoiding the pitfalls of a one-size-fits-all approach, the use-case optimised model ensures that resources are allocated efficiently. There is no need to have a dApp that doesn’t need extremely high censorship resistance to live on an L2 that has 100,000 validators, as it slows it down and makes it tremendously more expensive. The same goes for doing an asset transfer on a Turing complete EVM chain, which causes massive overheads instead of just using an asset transfer L2 that does not have smart contract capabilities at all.

Figure 5: Example of censorship resistance on a generic one-size-fits-all approach. In this example, dApp 1 is well optimised for this generic L2. However, this generic L2 has higher censorship resistance than the dApp2 requires, whilst not having enough for dApp3. This inconsistency results in suboptimal user and developer experience.

Figure 6: Example of block finality on a generic one-size-fits-all approach. In this example, the block finality is optimised for the requirements of dApp2, whilst being too fast for dApp1 and too slow for dApp3’s use cases.

Figure 7: Efficiency in the Use-Case Optimised Model: Each Layer 2 solution is provisioned with tailored optimisations to minimise waste and maximise performance, ensuring optimal operation for diverse applications. In this example, a dApp that requires the highest possible censorship resistance can use use-case optimised L22, whilst a dApp that requires fast transactions and block finality, such as peer-to-peer payments can use the use-case optimised L23. Since there is seamless communication between all the use-case optimised L2s, a dApp can use multiple L2s in conjunction for maximum optimisation and efficiency.

In cases where a use-case optimised L2 becomes extremely popular and experiences high demand, a new and more optimised L2 can be developed and released to better meet the growing demand.

Figure 8: In this example, if the use-case optimised L23 sees further demand, a new use-case optimised L2, L24, can be developed and released with no interruptions to any of the other L2s. This is an example of Glue’s development flexibility and agility.

### Use-Case Optimised L2 Model: An Advanced Form of Sharding The use-case optimised L2 model can be seen as a more sophisticated and advanced version of sharding. Traditional sharding divides the blockchain into smaller, manageable pieces or "shards," each capable of processing transactions independently to improve scalability and throughput. However, the use-case optimised L2 model takes this concept further by not just splitting the blockchain for efficiency but by tailoring each "shard" or Layer 2 to specific use case needs. This concept can be conceptualised as:

*Formula 8: Traditional Sharding. Where Tshard is the throughput of the i-th shard, and 𝑛 is the number of shards.*

*Formula 9: Use-Case Optimised L2 Model. Where TL2 is the throughput of the i-th L2 chain, EL2 is the efficiency gain from optimisation for a specific use-case and 𝑛 is the number of L2 chains.*

This ensures that each L2 is optimised for the particular demands of its use case, whether it be finance, gaming, or asset transfers. This advanced approach not only enhances performance and scalability but also allows for more specialised functionality, surpassing the generalised benefits of traditional sharding. By integrating these specialised L2 solutions seamlessly with Layer 1, and even more importantly with each other, Glue achieves a level of efficiency and customisation that traditional sharding models cannot match. # Divorcing Security from Censorship Resistance ### Divorcing Security from Censorship Resistance A defining feature of Substrate, and a critical reason for its selection in the Glue ecosystem, is its ability to divorce security from censorship resistance. In traditional blockchain models like Ethereum, these concepts are inextricably linked, often leading to suboptimal trade-offs across different applications. Substrate's architecture, however, allows Glue to maintain robust security guaranteed by the Layer 1 while offering varying levels of censorship resistance across Layer 2 solutions. This separation is not just a technical nuance but a strategic advantage that significantly enhances the flexibility and power of Glue’s ecosystem. ### Security Guaranteed by L1 In the Substrate framework, security for all L2s is guaranteed by the L1. This means that no L2 can make independent security trade-offs that could compromise the integrity of the entire ecosystem. This L1 driven security model ensures that all transactions and operations across different L2s benefit from the same foundational security guarantees provided by L1 validators. This approach mitigates risks and maintains a consistent security standard across the entire blockchain network. By keeping security at the L1, Glue ensures that all L2s operate within a secure environment, preventing the fragmentation of security protocols that could lead to vulnerabilities. This uniformity is crucial for maintaining trust and stability within the ecosystem, as users and developers can rely on the L1 to uphold the highest security standards regardless of the specific L2 they are interacting with. ### Customisable Censorship Resistance While security is guaranteed by L1, censorship resistance can be tailored to the specific needs of each L2. This flexibility allows Glue to make more nuanced trade-offs within the blockchain trilemma (security, decentralisation, and scalability) that traditional monolithic blockchains like Ethereum cannot achieve. Different applications have different requirements for censorship resistance, and Substrate's architecture allows Glue to meet these diverse needs effectively. For instance, a financial L2 requires a very high level of censorship resistance. In financial applications, the ability to prevent transactions from being arbitrarily blocked or censored is crucial. Users need to be assured that their financial activities cannot be unjustly hindered, as this could lead to significant economic consequences. Therefore, the financial L2 is designed with a robust censorship-resistant framework, ensuring that transactions can proceed without undue interference. Conversely, a gaming L2 might have significantly lower requirements for censorship resistance. In the context of gaming, being banned from a game or having in-game actions restricted is less critical than having one's bank account frozen. This is especially true if the assets within the game are issued and managed on a more censorship resistant financial L2 so that a user can still sell their assets even if they were censored. The gaming L2 can prioritise speed and efficiency over high censorship resistance. This differentiation allows the gaming L2 to deliver a more responsive and engaging user experience without compromising the overall security guaranteed by the L1. ### Real-World Trade-Offs and Practicality As much as the cryptocurrency industry often advocates for absolute censorship resistance of everything, the reality is that different use cases have varying levels of requirements. The Substrate framework, and Glue's implementation of it, recognises this practical necessity and provides the tools to tailor censorship resistance according to specific application needs. By allowing different L2s to implement varying levels of censorship resistance, Glue can optimise the performance and user experience for each application type. For example: * **Finance L2:** High censorship resistance ensures secure and reliable financial transactions, protecting users' economic activities from interference. * **Gaming L2:** Lower censorship resistance prioritises speed and cheap fees, enhancing gameplay while relying on the financial L2 for secure asset management. # Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) {% hint style="info" %} Glue’s use-case optimised L2 model, enhanced by XCM, provides a powerful framework for building sophisticated and efficient dApps. By leveraging specialised L2s for different functions and ensuring seamless interaction through XCM, Glue offers a superior solution for developing complex applications like the illustrated game. The effectiveness of XCM within Glue is amplified by the unified and collaborative nature of its L2s, all incentivized by the same token, ensuring a synergistic and high-performance blockchain environment. This approach not only optimises performance and scalability but also sets a new standard for innovation and user experience in the blockchain space. {% endhint %} ### Enhancing Interoperability and User Experience One of the critical innovations underpinning the Glue blockchain is the implementation of Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM), a pivotal feature developed by Parity Technologies that ensures seamless interoperability between Layer 2 solutions. In ecosystems where L2s cannot natively interact, users are often burdened with complex and cumbersome processes to move assets or perform actions across different chains. This fragmentation leads to inefficiencies and a poor user experience, as users must rely on third-party bridges or intermediaries to facilitate these interactions. The disjointed nature of these systems not only increases transaction costs and times, but also exposes users to additional risks and uncertainties. Glue, through its implementation of XCM, ensures that all L2 solutions within its ecosystem can natively and seamlessly communicate with each other. This native interoperability is crucial for providing a cohesive and efficient user experience. By both allowing and requiring L2s to interact directly, unlike with Polkadot, Glue eliminates the need for external L2 to L2 bridges, reducing transaction times and costs while enhancing security. Users can move assets and execute transactions across different L2s without the friction and complexity inherent in other blockchain ecosystems. ### Near Instantaneous Bridging for Superior Performance A significant drawback of existing blockchain ecosystems is the delay in bridging assets between L2s. This latency not only hampers user experience but also limits the practical utility of L2 solutions. In contrast, Glue's use of XCM enables near instantaneous bridging between L2s, not just for assets but also for messages, ensuring that users can transfer assets and data without delay. This capability is a game-changer, as it allows for near real-time interaction and integration across the entire Glue ecosystem, despite the necessary delay for block finality. Secure and fast bridging is achieved through XCM's robust protocol, which ensures secure and trustless communication between different chains. By embedding bridging functionality directly into the Glue framework, XCM guarantees that transactions are processed swiftly and securely. This capability enhances the fluidity of the ecosystem, allowing users to interact with multiple L2s seamlessly and efficiently. ### Cross-L2 Smart Contract Calls One of the most groundbreaking features enabled by Glue’s implementation of L2s and XCM is the ability to perform cross-L2 smart contract calls. In traditional ecosystems, smart contract interactions are typically confined to a single chain, limiting their functionality and potential. XCM extends the capabilities of smart contracts, allowing them to interact across different L2s within the Glue ecosystem. Cross-L2 smart contract calls open a myriad of possibilities for dApp developers and users. For instance, a dApp operating on one L2 can seamlessly execute functions on a smart contract located on another L2.

Figure 9: When a user interacts with a dApp, it triggers a function call on Smart Contract B on L22. This smart contract, through the Glue platform and XCM, initiates a cross-L2 call to interact with Smart Contract A on L21 to perform specific actions or retrieve information. XCM ensures that the communication is seamless and secure.

This interactivity enables more complex and integrated applications, such as multi-chain DeFi protocols, cross-chain games, and decentralised exchanges that leverage liquidity from multiple L2s simultaneously. The ability to perform these cross-L2 operations enhances the versatility and utility of dApps, making Glue an ideal platform for innovative and sophisticated blockchain solutions.

Figure 10: In this example illustrated, there are three use-case optimised Layer 2s. L21, L22 and L23 each connected via Cross-L2 bridges. Glue facilitates cross-L2 smart contract calls enabled by XCM. Smart Contract A resides on L21, Smart Contract B on L22, and Smart Contract C on L23. The decentralised exchange (DEX) aggregates liquidity from all three smart contracts. Users can trade across multiple L2s simultaneously, accessing a wide range of assets available on all three L2s. Trades are executed using liquidity pooled from all three L2s, enhancing the efficiency and liquidity depth of the DEX.

### Strategic Advantages of XCM in Glue's Ecosystem Glue's implementation of Cross-Consensus Messaging represents a significant advancement in blockchain interoperability and user experience. The integration of XCM within Glue provides several strategic advantages: **Trusted L2 Ecosystem**: Unlike ecosystems such as Polkadot where L2s are often independently managed and may have conflicting interests, Glue ensures that all L2s are trusted entities within a unified framework. This alignment is further reinforced by the use of a single, shared token model, incentivizing collaboration rather than competition among L2s. **Enhanced User Experience**: By enabling seamless interoperability XCM significantly improves the user experience. Users can move assets and interact with dApps across different L2s effortlessly, without encountering the friction and delays common in other ecosystems. **Increased Efficiency**: The ability to perform cross-L2 smart contract calls streamlines operations and enhances the efficiency of dApps. This capability allows for more sophisticated and integrated applications, driving innovation and utility within the Glue ecosystem. **Improved Security**: XCM's trustless communication protocol ensures that transactions are secure and reliable. By limiting the need for third-party bridges to a minimum, Glue reduces potential vulnerabilities and enhances the overall security of the ecosystem. **Scalability and Flexibility:** The modular nature of Substrate and the use of XCM allow Glue to scale effectively while maintaining flexibility. New L2s can be introduced and integrated seamlessly, ensuring that the ecosystem can evolve and adapt to emerging needs and technologies. **Developer Empowerment**: XCM empowers developers by providing them with the tools and capabilities to build advanced multi-chain applications. This flexibility attracts a broader range of developers and cultivates a vibrant and innovative development community. # Use Case Example: Building a Multi-Layered dApp with XCM To illustrate the transformative potential of Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM) within the Glue ecosystem, consider the example of a complex multiplayer online game. This game leverages multiple L2s to optimise different aspects of its functionality, similar to how it is not efficient or good practice to deploy a piece of software on AWS using a single instance type (m4.4xl for example). Just as AWS users select instance types optimised for specific workloads to achieve scalability and efficiency, Glue's use-case optimised L2s provide tailored environments for different facets of a dApp. ### Gaming: A Multi-Layered Approach Imagine a game that involves gameplay, asset issuance, and financial transactions. Each component of this game is hosted on a different L2, utilising Glue's XCM to ensure seamless interaction, better user experience and superior performance. 1. #### **Game Logic on the Gaming L2** Performance: The game logic is hosted on the Gaming L2, which is optimised for throughput and low fees. This L2 is designed to handle high-frequency interactions of the gameplay, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience without breaking the bank. Use Case Optimisation: By isolating the game logic on a specialised L2, the game can take full advantage of performance optimisations tailored for gaming applications. This reduces the load on other L2s and allows the game to scale efficiently. 2. **Asset Issuance on the Asset Transfer L2** Cost-Effectiveness and Decentralisation: The game's assets, such as in-game currency, are issued on the Asset Transfer L2. This L2 is optimised for minting, burning, and transferring assets, offering a cost-effective and highly decentralised environment. Security: By using a specialised L2 for asset transfers, the game ensures that asset issuance and transfers are secure, efficient, and inexpensive. This L2 is designed to handle high volumes of transactions without incurring significant costs, making it ideal for managing digital assets. 3. **Trading on the Finance L2** Financial Operations: The trading of in-game assets occurs on the Finance L2, which is optimised for DeFi applications. This L2 is fully EVM compatible and provides a high level of censorship resistance and transaction efficiency, ensuring secure and reliable trading. Economic Integration: By leveraging the Finance L2, the game can integrate advanced financial functionalities, such as market orders, auctions, and liquidity pools, enhancing the economic complexity and engagement within the game. ### Seamless Integration with XCM XCM facilitates the seamless interaction between these specialised L2s, ensuring that the game operates as a cohesive and efficient system. As players engage in gameplay on the Gaming L2, they can earn or acquire in-game assets. These assets are issued and managed on the Asset Transfer L2, with XCM enabling instant and secure communication between the two L2s. For example, when a player wins a battle and earns a rare token, the Gaming L2 sends a message via XCM to the Asset Transfer L2 to mint the new token and assign it to the player's account. Players can trade their in-game assets on the Finance L2. XCM allows the Asset Transfer L2 to communicate with the Finance L2, facilitating the seamless transfer of assets for trading purposes. When a player lists an item for sale, the Asset Transfer L2 sends a message via XCM to the Finance L2, where the item is listed on a decentralised marketplace. Once the transaction is complete, the Finance L2 notifies the Asset Transfer L2 to update the ownership records.

Figure 11: The Glue platform, using XCM, facilitates seamless interaction between L2s, enabling the Game dApp to provide a comprehensive and efficient gaming experience to users. Gaming L2, optimised for speed and low latency, ensuring smooth gameplay. Asset Transfer L2, optimised for minting, burning, and transferring assets in a cost-effective and decentralised manner. Finance L2, allows integration of advanced financial functionalities like market orders, auctions, and liquidity pools.

### Strategic Advantages of a Multi-Layered Approach The multi-layered approach exemplified by this game showcases the strategic advantages of using Glue's use-case optimised L2s. **Scalability and Performance**: By distributing different functions across specialised L2s, the game can scale efficiently without overburdening a single layer. Each L2 handles a specific aspect of the game, ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness. **Cost Efficiency**: Using specialised L2s for different tasks reduces overall costs. The Asset Transfer L2, for example, handles high-volume transactions at a lower cost by not offering EVM compatibility, while the Finance L2 provides robust financial services with high levels of decentralisation. **Improved User Experience**: The seamless integration facilitated by XCM ensures a smooth and engaging user experience. Players can interact with different aspects of the game without encountering delays or complexities, enhancing overall satisfaction and engagement. **Flexibility and Innovation:** This approach allows for continuous innovation and flexibility. New features and functionalities can be introduced on specific L2s without disrupting the entire ecosystem, enabling the game to evolve and adapt to changing user needs and technological advancements. # Unified Token Model {% hint style="info" %} The unified token model is a cornerstone of Glue's strategy, driving collaboration, efficiency, and innovation. By aligning the interests of all L2s and eliminating the competitive barriers that have hindered other ecosystems, Glue creates a cohesive and high-performing blockchain environment. The seamless integration of L2s, facilitated by the shared token, ensures that advanced features and innovations can be deployed rapidly and effectively. This model ensures that Glue can deliver the best possible user and developer experiences, maintaining its position as a leader in the blockchain industry. {% endhint %} ### Unified Token Model A fundamental aspect of Glue's design is the use of a single unified token as the fee token for both the Layer 1 and all Layer 2 solutions within the ecosystem. This unified token model is critical for nurturing collaboration, enhancing efficiency, and optimising the user and developer experience across the entire Glue blockchain. ### Incentivising Collaboration within the Ecosystem By using a single unified token for fees across both L1 and all L2s, Glue ensures that the entire ecosystem is aligned towards common goals. This alignment incentivizes collaboration rather than competition among different L2 solutions. For instance, if Glue were to launch a new Solana VM L2, the ecosystem would not be concerned about losing transaction volume from the existing finance EVM chain. The transaction volume that would be more efficient to be executed on the new L2 would merely shift within the ecosystem, utilising the same token, thereby maintaining overall token value and economic stability. This model allows Glue to prioritise the best user experience, the best developer experience, and overall efficiency instead of myopically protecting the turf of the incumbent L2. This model can be expressed as:

*Formula 10: Total volume, is the sum of all volume across both L1, , and sum of the all use-case optimised L2s. Addition of a new use-case optimised L2 compliments the total volume across the system.*

### Overcoming Traditional L2 Competition Traditionally, L2s have been competitive rather than cooperative. In ecosystems like Polkadot, where different L2s operate with their own tokens, there is little incentive for L2s to bridge effectively or collaborate. For example, Astar, an L2 on Polkadot, has little interest in being well-bridged to other Polkadot L2s because of competitive dynamics. If users move their transaction volume to another L2, Astar's token value could decrease. This competition discourages interoperability and cooperation, ultimately stifling innovation, and user experience. This model can be expressed as:

*Formula 11: Initial state is the independent layer 1, without any L2s. Therefore VL1 is the total volume of the Layer 1 itself.*

When a Layer two is introduced, some transaction volume shifts from the L1 to the L2.

*Formula 12: The volume of the Layer 1 is now the sum of the L1 volume minus the volume that moved to the L2.*

Introducing a competitor L2, which has its own token and volume, in turn will cause volume to shift from both the L1 and the L2.

*Formula 13: The volume of the new layer 2, is the sum volume taken away from the L1 and L2i.*

*Formula 14: VNew is the new volume of the L2i, since L2w has taken some volume away.*

*Formula 15: The new volume left on the L1*

To cover all bases, coefficient k is introduced that represents the volume and value generated by new users that may have arrived into the ecosystem due to the new L2s that are introduced. However, k only contributes to the totality of the system and does not help alleviate the competitive environment. Meaning, the race to gain as many users as possible, followed by keeping as many users as possible due to the misalignment of the L2s and the L1, since each L2 is trying to maximise its own gains and profitability is inherent in the traditional system.

*Formula 16: The new users introduced and the volume that they bring due to the new L2s, represented by coefficient k.*

This competitive environment has undermined the incredible potential of Substrate. The lack of cooperation between L2s has led to fragmented ecosystems where the full benefits of an advanced blockchain technology cannot be realised. Glue's unified token model addresses this issue by aligning the economic interests of all L2s, promoting a cooperative environment where innovation and efficiency can thrive. ### Strategic Advantages of the Unified Token Model **Enhanced User Experience:** With a single token model, users benefit from a seamless experience across all L2s. They do not need to manage multiple tokens or undergo complex conversion processes when interacting with different parts of the ecosystem. This simplicity enhances user satisfaction and engagement. **Developer Empowerment:** Developers can build applications that leverage multiple L2s without worrying about token compatibility issues. This unified approach streamlines the development process and encourages the creation of more sophisticated and integrated dApps. **Economic Stability:** A unified token model provides economic stability for the entire ecosystem. Transaction volume shifts within the ecosystem do not impact the overall token value, ensuring a stable and predictable economic environment that benefits all participants. **Efficient Resource Allocation:** The unified token model allows Glue to allocate resources more efficiently. Instead of competing for transaction volume, L2s can focus on optimising their specific use cases, leading to a more effective and balanced distribution of workload across the ecosystem. **Incentive Alignment:** All participants in the Glue ecosystem, from validators to developers to users, are incentivized to contribute to the ecosystem's success. The unified token model ensures that everyone benefits from improvements and innovations, promoting a collaborative and supportive community. **Simplified Governance:** A single token model simplifies governance processes. Decisions that impact the entire ecosystem can be made more straightforwardly, as all stakeholders share a common economic interest. Traditionally, the independent layer 2s run their own governance which may or not be aligned with the L1 governance proposals. *** Related information from Glue Network: Governance white paper {% content-ref url="/pages/L5lPs0pWdfNb3D98vwJa" %} [Genesis Token Allocations](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/genesis-token-allocations) {% endcontent-ref %} # Building a Robust Ecosystem of Service Providers {% hint style="info" %} Glue's strategic enhancement of integrating a robust service provider ecosystem addresses one of the most critical barriers to mainstream blockchain adoption. By providing an easy-to-use subscription model for essential services, Glue can ensure that users can access the support they need while creating a sustainable revenue model for service providers. This approach not only enhances the user experience but also establishes Glue as a leader in the blockchain space, offering unparalleled customer service and support. By building a comprehensive and reliable service infrastructure, Glue transforms the landscape of decentralised technology, making it more accessible, secure, and user-friendly. {% endhint %} ### The Service Provider Gap in Crypto One of the core challenges facing the cryptocurrency space is the glaring lack of service providers. In the traditional financial system, customer service is paramount. No one would switch to a bank with poor customer service. Yet, the blockchain world often expects users to navigate complex systems without adequate support, leading many to stick with centralised exchanges that offer a semblance of customer care. This lack of support infrastructure has created significant barriers to entry for mainstream users who are accustomed to the convenience and security provided by traditional financial institutions. This deficiency in service provision must be addressed to achieve real-world adoption of decentralised technologies. ### Benefits of Service Providers * **Enhanced User Experience**: Reliable customer service and support will make the blockchain ecosystem more accessible and user-friendly, encouraging broader adoption. * **Revenue Model for Service Providers**: By offering a straightforward revenue model, Glue incentivizes service providers to enter the ecosystem, ensuring a wide range of services are available. * **Increased Trust and Security**: Services like insurance can provide users with peace of mind, knowing their assets are protected against unforeseen events. * **Scalable Support Infrastructure**: An app-store-like setup for subscribing to services will make it easy for users to find and utilise the support they need, scaling the support infrastructure effectively. * **Competitive Advantage**: Glue’s ecosystem of service providers will set it apart from other blockchain platforms, making it a preferred choice for users seeking a reliable and supportive environment. ### Glue’s Strategic Approach to Service Providers Glue’s approach to this problem is straightforward and transformative. To create an ecosystem of service providers, a viable revenue model for these services must get established. Glue allows users to opt into third-party service providers on an address level, making it easy for them to access and pay for services they need. This model ensures that service providers can generate consistent revenue while offering valuable support to users. ### Subscription-Based Service Models On platforms like Ethereum, acquiring subscriptions for services such as insurance is prohibitively difficult. Users often must interact with complex smart contracts, which need to be pre-funded, creating a cumbersome experience. Glue addresses this by integrating service provider billing directly into the L1 and L2 infrastructure. Users can effortlessly subscribe to services like insurance, which might cost $0.05 per transaction, and the billing is handled seamlessly by the blockchain. Moreover, since the L2s handle all billing processes, service providers do not need to implement or manage any of these technical aspects themselves. This eliminates the need for any technical skills to become a service provider, making it accessible and straightforward for anyone to offer subscription-based services on Glue. Glue will offer multiple subscription models to cater to different needs and preferences. This flexible approach makes it trivial for users to opt into services, eliminating the need for complex setups and pre-funding requirements. Subscription models include: **Monthly Fee:** Users pay a fixed monthly fee for continuous coverage or service.

*Figure 12: Monthly subscription fee from user to service provider.*

**Fee Per Transaction:** Users are billed a small fee for each transaction, providing flexibility and pay-as-you-go convenience.

Figure 13: Each transaction has its own service provider fee that is charged independently to the gas fee of the transaction. This is a pay as you go service, hence there is no service provider fee if there are no transactions.

**Multiple of Gas Fees:** Service provider’s fees can be tied to the gas costs of transactions, ensuring proportional costs relative to usage.

*Figure 14: The gas fee will include the service provider’s fee. Once the transaction is broadcasted and completed, the service provider will be paid their fee.*

### Aiming for a Rich Ecosystem of Service Providers The goal is to build a vast and diverse ecosystem of service providers, with a strong focus on customer service. In the Glue ecosystem, users should be able to pick up the phone and speak to a real person who can help them with their issues. We envision companies offering a "We help you with anything Glue" service, which users can subscribe to through an app-store-like setup. This easy subscription model will revolutionise the user experience in the crypto space. Service providers will be able to offer various support packages, ranging from basic technical support to comprehensive customer services. This approach will make Glue the only blockchain ecosystem with a robust and reliable service infrastructure, bridging the gap between decentralised technology and user-friendly service. # Strategic Enhancements to the Protocol {% hint style="info" %} The integration of native multi-signature functionality within Glue represents a strategic enhancement that addresses fundamental security challenges in the blockchain space. By adopting a 2/4 multi-sig configuration and involving trusted service providers, we offer users a robust, user-friendly, and secure way to manage their assets. This innovation not only strengthens the security of our ecosystem but also paves the way for greater real-world adoption by making blockchain technology more accessible and trustworthy. By maintaining full custody and control for users, while providing an additional layer of security and support, Glue sets a new standard for safety and usability in the blockchain industry. {% endhint %} ### Native Multi-Signature Integration While Glue’s implementation of the Substrate framework and its strategic use of Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions already set Glue apart, we have also introduced critical modifications to the core protocol itself. These changes are designed to enhance security, usability, and overall user experience, addressing some of the fundamental challenges in the blockchain space. One of the most significant additions we have made is the integration of native multi-signature functionality. The integration of native multi-signature (multi-sig) support within Glue's protocol represents a significant enhancement poised to revolutionise how users engage with the blockchain. Conventional single-key addresses are inherently vulnerable, with the loss or compromise of a single key posing significant risks. To address these concerns, a tech stack level multi-sig system has been meticulously designed to greatly enhance both security and usability. ### Multi-Sig Model: 2/4 Configuration The recommended multi-sig configuration involves the creation of a 2/4 multi-sig address, which provides a robust security framework for all users. The setup is as follows: * **Cold Storage Keys:** Two keys are securely stored offline (cold storage), reducing the risk of unauthorised access. * **Hot Wallet Key:** One key is stored in the user's hot wallet, allowing for convenient access and daily transactions. * **Service Provider Key:** One key is held by a trusted service provider, who acts as an additional layer of security and oversight. ### Full Custody and User Control A key advantage of Glue’s native multi-sig model is that users retain full custody and control over their assets. The service provider cannot unilaterally execute transactions; their role is to provide additional security and verification. Users can always override the service provider's decisions, ensuring that they maintain ultimate authority over their funds. This balance of security and control is crucial for building trust and driving real-world adoption of blockchain technology. ### The Role of the Service Provider The service provider plays a crucial role in this multi-sig model, offering both security and user support on three distinct levels whilst the full custody and ultimately the decision remains with the user. **Automatic Countersigning for Secure Transactions (ACCT):** The service provider analyses each transaction submitted by the user’s hot key. For secure and routine transactions, such as depositing stablecoins into the Glue lending protocol, the service provider will automatically countersign the transaction, ensuring a seamless user experience. **Medium Risk Transaction Verification (MRTV):** If a transaction appears suspicious or unconventional, such as purchasing a lesser-known token, the service provider can use second-factor authentication to request additional confirmation from the user. This extra step helps prevent scams or accidentally confusing tokens by alerting the user and requesting explicit approval before countersigning. **High Risk Transaction Verification (HRTV):** In the event of a highly suspicious transaction, such as transferring all assets to an unknown third-party wallet, the service provider can delay the countersignature for at least 24 hours. This precautionary measure is designed to protect users from potential threats, such as a wrench attack, by providing a buffer period during which the user can verify or cancel the transaction. ### Strategic Advantages of Native Multi-Sig Integration **Enhanced Security:** Multi-sig addresses significantly reduce the risk of unauthorised access and asset theft. By requiring multiple keys for transaction authorization, the system ensures that a single compromised key does not jeopardise the user's assets. **User Friendly Experience**: The involvement of a service provider to automatically countersign routine transactions and verify suspicious ones simplifies the user experience. Users can enjoy the benefits of enhanced security without the complexity often associated with multi-sig setups. **Preventing Fraud and Mistakes**: The additional layer of verification provided by the service provider helps prevent fraud and user errors. By flagging potentially risky transactions and providing a cooling-off period for suspicious activities, the system protects users from impulsive decisions and malicious attacks. **Building Trust for Real World Adoption**: Enhanced security measures are crucial for attracting mainstream users to the blockchain ecosystem. By addressing common security concerns and offering a user-friendly solution, Glue can drive broader adoption and confidence in decentralised technologies. # Recap of Key Innovations and Strategic Enhancements **Integrated L1 and Use-Case Optimised L2s:** By leveraging Substrate’s modular architecture, Glue has created a cohesive ecosystem where Layer 1 and specialised use-case optimised Layer 2 solutions work seamlessly together. This approach ensures optimal performance, scalability, and user experience by tailoring each L2 to specific application needs. **Cross-Consensus Messaging (XCM)**: XCM enhances interoperability within the Glue ecosystem, allowing different L2s to communicate natively. This feature provides instant bridging, cross-L2 smart contract calls, and a unified user experience, addressing the limitations of isolated and competitive L2 environments seen in other blockchains. **Unified Token Model**: Glue’s unified single token model for both L1 and all L2s aligns the interests of the entire ecosystem, fostering collaboration and efficiency. This model eliminates competition between L2s and ensures that all participants benefit from the ecosystem’s growth and innovation. **Security and Censorship Resistance**: Substrate’s architecture divorces security from censorship resistance, allowing Glue to maintain robust security through the L1 while offering flexible levels of censorship resistance across different use-case optimised L2s. This flexibility enables more intelligent trade-offs, catering to the specific requirements of various applications today and for the future developments. **Ecosystem of Service Providers**: Recognising the importance of customer service, Glue has established a framework for third-party service providers to offer various support services. This approach addresses a critical gap in the crypto space, providing users with reliable customer service and creating sustainable revenue models for service providers. **Native Multi-Signature Integration**: Glue has implemented native multi-sig functionality, encouraging users to set up secure 2/4 multi-sig addresses. This model enhances security and usability by involving service providers to analyse transactions and provide an additional layer of verification, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorised access and fraud. ### Future Vision and Innovation Glue’s goal is simple: To make crypto live up to what it always was meant to be: a new and world changing financial system. Our current advancements are just the beginning. We are committed to continuous innovation and enabling the development of new technologies that will further transform the blockchain ecosystem. With a robust infrastructure already in place, Glue is well-positioned to lead the charge in the next wave of blockchain innovation. Our flexible and scalable architecture, combined with a strong focus on user experience and security, sets the stage for a future where decentralised technology can truly thrive. # White Paper: Decentralized Application Stack {% hint style="info" %} You can download all white papers in PDF format [here](https://docsend.com/view/igx56wrsh53ckcbe) {% endhint %} ## Introduction The Glue Network is set to redefine the blockchain ecosystem by not just being another Layer 1 (L1) technology, but by launching a fully integrated, comprehensive ecosystem. Our goal is to meet and exceed the demands of decentralised finance (DeFi) while providing a superior user experience. The key to this transformation lies in our holistic approach, which integrates various decentralised applications (dApps) and protocols from the outset, ensuring seamless interaction, unparalleled capital efficiency, and a user-centric design. In this white paper, we detail our approach to creating a cohesive and powerful ecosystem that combines innovative technology with strategic deployment. By addressing core functionalities such as trading, lending, and stablecoin management, and emphasising quality over quantity in dApp development, Glue ensures a robust and user-friendly experience. Furthermore, our governance and incentive structures are designed to foster a competitive and innovative environment, attracting high-quality projects and long-term participants. By launching Glue as a comprehensive ecosystem, we leverage powerful synergies that enhance user experience and capital efficiency. This integrated model reduces fragmentation, promotes synergistic growth, and ensures strategic governance, setting a new standard for blockchain ecosystems. Our vision is to make Glue not just another blockchain, but a vibrant, self-sustaining ecosystem that drives innovation, attracts investment, and delivers exceptional value to its users. # Goals of the Glue dApp Stack Ironically, the product requirements to compete with a centralised exchange (CEX) are rather simple. Users need to be able to transfer tokens to other users for payments. Users want to be able to buy and sell as broad of a selection of tokens as possible and they want to have the ability to stake their tokens to participate in the network security, consensus and earn yield. Combined with a good user experience (UX), easy onboarding, excellent security, and decent customer support. These are the core requirements needed to be met to compete against CEXs. These straightforward yet critical requirements form the foundation of the Glue dApp stack. ### User Experience Comes First For Glue to provide a great user experience, it is essential that users are not forced to navigate a confusing array of decentralised exchanges (DEXs). The current landscape, where users need to know that Curve is best for trading stablecoins while Uniswap is preferred for more volatile tokens, is overly complex and a significant barrier to entry. The process needs to be simplified. To achieve this simplicity, Glue needs to offer a single, intuitive frontend. While the Glue Network remains completely permissionless to foster innovation, there must be a user-facing interface that curates the best technologies, makes them easily accessible, and aggregates them in a cohesive manner. This interface should serve as a one-stop-shop for users, offering seamless access to the best trading, payment, and staking solutions available. ### Prioritising User Experience in All Decisions Every decision made in the development and deployment of the Glue dApp stack should be geared towards optimising the user experience. This includes not only creating a straightforward and user-friendly frontend but also ensuring the best possible trade settlement prices. Key elements of the user experience that Glue aims to perfect include: 1. **Unified Trading Interface:** Users should be able to buy and sell a wide range of tokens through a single, intuitive platform. This platform will integrate the best DEX technologies available, ensuring users get the best prices without needing to understand or navigate the complexities of the underlying protocols. 2. **Seamless Payments:** Transferring tokens to other users for payments should be as simple as sending an email. The interface should support quick and secure transactions with minimal friction. 3. **Efficient Staking:** Users should have easy access to staking opportunities, allowing them to earn yield on their tokens without navigating multiple platforms or understanding complex staking mechanisms. 4. **Aggregated Services:** The Glue dApp stack will aggregate various services, such as trading, staking, and payments, providing a holistic solution that addresses the majority of the users’ day to day needs within a single platform. 5. **Excellent Security:** Security is non-negotiable. The Glue dApp stack will implement best-in-class security measures to protect user assets and transactions, ensuring trust and reliability. 6. **Customer Support:** To compete with CEXs, Glue is building a service provider ecosystem so that there is chain wide customer support. Users should have access to trusted and reliable assistance whenever needed, whether through automated help systems or live support. By focusing on these goals, Glue aims to create a dApp stack that not only competes with but surpasses the offerings of centralised exchanges, delivering a seamless, secure, and user-friendly experience. # Aggregation Strategy: The Glue Hub {% hint style="info" %} The Glue Hub is designed to transform the user experience by aggregating the best products and services on the Glue Network. By simplifying access to trading, lending, and NFT marketplaces, and providing the best execution prices through intelligent routing, the Hub ensures that users enjoy a seamless, efficient, and secure experience. This strategy not only benefits users but also supports protocol developers by allowing them to focus on innovation rather than marketing. Glue Hub aims to create a cohesive and powerful ecosystem that drives the widespread adoption of decentralised technologies. {% endhint %} We are developing the [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/finance/market-overview); an ecosystem aggregation platform designed to curate and present the best products and services available on the Glue Network. The goal of the Hub is to serve as a comprehensive yet user-friendly gateway for retail users, addressing their most common needs while abstracting away complexities into an advanced user section. This ensures that the Hub caters to both casual and experienced users, offering a seamless and efficient experience for everyone. {% embed url="" %} {% endembed %} Most users have straightforward requirements. They want to trade tokens, make payments, and earn yield without dealing with the intricacies of advanced financial products. For example, providing liquidity involves understanding impermanent loss, which is too complex for the average user to manage effectively and therefore, increasing the risk to the user. The Glue Hub will simplify these experiences by aggregating and presenting only the most essential and user-friendly features on its main interface. More complex functionalities will be available in an advanced user section for those who seek them. ### Trading Aggregation and Best Execution For trading, the Glue Hub will implement a sophisticated router that directs liquidity between all protocols on the Glue Network, as well as cross-chain. Users should not have to know which decentralised application to use; the Hub will automatically route their orders to achieve the best execution price. This approach ensures that users benefit from optimal pricing without needing to understand the underlying mechanics of different DEXs. The trading interface will aggregate liquidity from all DEXs on Glue, following a rigorous vetting process and protocol vote to add new DEXs into the rotation. This strategy also significantly benefits protocol developers. One of the core challenges on Ethereum and other Layer 1s is the intense competition for user adoption. New DEXs often struggle to gain traction against established players like Uniswap, despite offering more efficient solutions. Developers, who are typically more focused on building robust protocols than on marketing, find it difficult to attract users. The Glue Hub addresses this issue by being completely neutral in routing orders, prioritising the best settlement price for users. If a developer launches a new, more efficient DEX (e.g., a stablecoin-specialised DEX) and secures some liquidity, the Hub will start routing orders their way, provided they offer better prices. This creates an ideal environment where users receive the best execution, and developers can focus on innovation without the distraction of extensive marketing efforts. ### Extending Aggregation Across Services The aggregation philosophy extends beyond trading to other services such as lending protocols and NFT marketplaces: **Lending Protocols:** The Glue Hub will vet lending protocols for security and start routing deposits to those offering the best yields and interest rates. Over time, Glue will have a capability to have a protocol that automatically manages withdrawing and depositing tokens to the highest-yielding protocol, ensuring users always get the best returns. **NFT Marketplaces:** The Hub will relist NFTs from all marketplaces, providing a single interface where users can browse and purchase NFTs regardless of the original listing site. This aggregation makes it easier for users to find and buy NFTs. ### Addressing the Challenges of Aggregation While aggregation services have been attempted by players like 1inch and Paraswap. These platforms often struggle to gain major adoption due to limited marketing budgets and brand recognition. Glue does not face this problem since an entire ecosystem is being built. This allows for integration of marketing and brand-building efforts more effectively. Instead of being a niche specific aggregation player, Glue will aggregate and leverage the comprehensive ecosystem to drive user adoption and engagement. # Glue dApp Development Strategy: A Proactive and Integrated Approach {% hint style="info" %} Glue’s dApp development strategy is designed to balance the benefits of a permissionless ecosystem with the need for proactive and integrated development. By supporting high-quality projects and taking an active role in providing essential functionalities, Glue ensures a robust and user-friendly experience from the outset. This approach, coupled with a strategic roadmap and vision, positions Glue to lead the way in creating a cohesive and innovative blockchain ecosystem. {% endhint %} The Glue dApp development strategy diverges significantly from the conventional approaches adopted by most Layer 1 blockchains. Typically, L1 blockchains focus on building the underlying technology and then wait for external developers to fork or build protocols from other blockchains onto their platform. This passive strategy often results in significant time lags before the L1 becomes truly useful, and the quality of projects can be highly variable. While this model has certain benefits, it also comes with substantial trade-offs. Glue aims to capture the benefits while mitigating the negatives of this approach, adopting a more integrated and proactive model similar to Apple’s strategy with its App Store. ### Proactive Ecosystem Development: The Apple Model Apple’s App Store offers a vast array of applications across various categories and quality levels, but Apple itself provides the crucial functionality pieces, such as the phone app and browser. Users then have the option to switch away from these core apps if they wish. Glue’s approach is analogous: while cultivating a permissionless ecosystem, Glue ensures that essential functionalities are provided directly by the foundation or its sponsored entities, offering a seamless and cohesive user experience from the outset. ### Two Core Approaches to dApp Development 1. **Permissionless Ecosystem with Developer Support:** Glue is committed to maintaining a permissionless ecosystem where innovation can flourish. We recognise the importance of helping developers build high-quality products, and we will actively support them through various means, including auditing, raising liquidity, and promoting the best new protocols. Unlike other blockchains that may prioritise the sheer number of live protocols, Glue focuses on quality over quantity. Our goal is to assist a select number of high-calibre projects to deploy and succeed on the Glue Network. This approach ensures that users have access to reliable, secure, and innovative dApps that meet their needs. 2. **Active Ecosystem Development by the Foundation:** Especially in the early stages, the Glue foundation will take a hands-on approach to ecosystem development. This involves directly developing and deploying key protocols and services to ensure the availability of essential functionalities. For example, an entity sponsored by the Glue foundation will develop the Glue Hub, the aggregation platform that provides users with access to the best products and services available on the Glue Network. Additionally, the foundation will deploy a variety of proven and best-in-class open-source protocols and integrate them into a cohesive ecosystem, Glue ensures that users have access to a comprehensive suite of financial services right from the start. This strategy guarantees a robust and user-friendly experience, reducing the reliance on external developers to fill critical gaps. ### Strategic Roadmap and Vision Glue is committed to having a well-defined roadmap that guides the development and evolution of the ecosystem. While the execution and delivery of this roadmap will ultimately be fully decentralised, the foundation believes in the importance of having an overarching vision to ensure coordinated and strategic growth. For example, once adequate liquidity is achieved within the ecosystem, the focus and funding can shift from incentivizing liquidity protocols to exploring and developing new use cases. This proactive and strategic approach allows Glue to adapt to the changing needs of the ecosystem and its users, ensuring sustained growth and innovation. By providing foundational functionalities and fostering a supportive environment for developers, Glue sets the stage for a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem that can evolve and thrive over time. # Initial dApps in the Glue Ecosystem {% hint style="info" %} By launching with these essential dApps, Glue addresses the core functionalities needed to compete with centralised exchanges. The integration and optimisation of these protocols ensure a seamless user experience, high security, and robust liquidity, setting the stage for a thriving and innovative ecosystem. This foundational suite of dApps will not only meet immediate user needs but also provide a solid base for future growth and development within the Glue network. {% endhint %} To meet the core functionality required to compete with centralised exchanges, Glue will launch with a suite of decentralised applications designed to provide a seamless and comprehensive user experience. These initial protocols are carefully selected to address the fundamental needs of users and to create a vibrant and integrated ecosystem. The launch dApps include protocols that will not only fulfil the essential use cases to compete with a CEX but will also be natively integrated with each other, creating a cohesive and synergistic ecosystem. The launch dApps include: ### Decentralised Exchange (DEX) **Best Execution Price and Low Slippage:** The Glue DEX will prioritise offering the best execution prices and minimising slippage. This ensures users get the most value out of their trades and experience fewer discrepancies between the expected and actual trade prices. **Wide Variety of Top Tokens:** To cater to diverse trading needs, the DEX will support a broad range of top tokens, providing users with extensive choices for trading. ### Router for Optimised Trades **Neutral Frontend for Developer Incentives:** The trade router will make the frontend credibly neutral, encouraging developers to launch their own protocols on Glue and compete with the initial offerings. This neutrality encourages innovation and diversity within the entire ecosystem. **Limit Orders:** To minimise slippage for larger trades, the router will support limit orders, allowing users to set specific price points for their trades and ensuring better control over transaction outcomes. ### Stablecoin USDg **Optimised for Stability:** Unlike other stablecoins that might take undue risks, Glue's stablecoin, USDg, will be optimised for stability. The goal is to make the entire ecosystem thrive, avoiding unnecessary risks that could destabilise the platform. ### Lending Protocol **Support for Stablecoin:** A robust lending protocol is crucial to support the ecosystem's stablecoins. It will use deposits that generate yield, ensuring the stablecoins are well-collateralized. **High Security Parameters:** The lending protocol will be optimised and parameterized for high levels of security rather than maximal yield. This focus on security ensures user funds are safeguarded, to build trust and reliability. ### Collateral and Liquidity Integration **Stablecoin Collateral:** The stablecoin will use deposits from the lending platform as its collateral. This integration maximises the liquidity available on the lending protocol and enhances the stability and utility of the stablecoin. This approach differs from other protocols like DAI, which do not prioritise ecosystem-wide optimisation. In the future, collateral from third party lending protocols can also be accepted as collateral pending a governance vote. **Incentivized Pairs:** All incentivized trading pairs on the DEX will be USDg, the native stablecoin, paired with various tokens. This strategy maximises the usefulness and adoption of the stablecoin, ensuring it becomes a central component of the Glue ecosystem alongside a more unified and united ecosystem and easier usability. # Deployment Order of Protocols {% hint style="info" %} The strategic deployment of Glue’s protocols ensures a robust and interconnected ecosystem that meets the core requirements to compete with centralised exchanges. By launching the lending protocol first, followed by the stablecoin, and then the DEX, Glue establishes a strong foundation for liquidity, stability, and seamless trading interactions. Each protocol is designed to integrate natively with the others, maximising utility, and user experience. This phased approach not only addresses immediate user needs but also sets the stage for sustainable growth and innovation within the Glue ecosystem. By focusing on quality, security, and user-centric design, Glue aims to create a decentralised financial system that is both powerful and accessible, driving widespread adoption and long-term success. {% endhint %} Given that the protocols were selected to maximise compatibility and usefulness to users, they rely on each other and need to be launched sequentially. Bridging is crucial and will be addressed in a separate paper. The strategic, phased deployment of Glue’s protocols ensures a robust and interconnected ecosystem that meets the core requirements to compete with centralised exchanges. This methodical approach establishes a strong foundation for liquidity, stability, and seamless trading, ultimately driving widespread adoption and long-term success.

*Figure 1: Deployment order of protocols to ensure the entire ecosystem rolls out efficiently and with liquidity that is stable and can be relied on.*

# Deployment Phases ### Phase 1: Lending Protocol Deployment 1. **Enable Flash Loans for Market Makers:** Once the mainnet is live, the first protocol to be deployed will be the lending protocol. Pre-launch liquidity raised will be bridged onto Glue mainnet and deposited into this protocol. Market makers can then access flash loans, which are critical for effective arbitrage. This functionality ensures that the prices on Glue accurately track those on CEXs and other chains, contributing to a healthy and efficient market. The availability of flash loans allows market makers to exploit price discrepancies swiftly, maintaining price parity across different platforms. 2. **Support Stablecoin Minting:** A key objective is to have substantial bridged assets to facilitate the minting of the stablecoin against these deposits. Achieving a significant market capitalization for the stablecoin USDg early on is crucial for the ecosystem's stability and adoption. This stablecoin will serve as the backbone for many financial operations within Glue, providing a reliable and widely accepted medium of exchange. The minting process will be streamlined, allowing users to easily create and redeem stablecoins, ensuring liquidity and trust in USDg. 3. **Facilitate Borrowing for Leverage:** Additionally, the lending protocol will enable users to borrow assets for leverage and yield enhancement. This capability attracts users looking to maximise their returns through strategic borrowing and lending activities. By offering competitive borrowing rates and secure lending mechanisms, Glue ensures that both borrowers and lenders find value in participating in the protocol. The lending protocol will be designed with robust security measures to safeguard user assets, prioritising trust, and reliability. ### Phase 2: Stablecoin Protocol Deployment 1. **Unified Ecosystem Stablecoin:** Following the lending protocol, the stablecoin protocol will be deployed. A single, ecosystem-wide stablecoin, USDg, simplifies user experience by eliminating the need to choose between multiple stablecoins like DAI, USDC, USDT or less liquid alternatives. USDg has no centralised issuer and will be fully collateralized with a mix of crypto assets and tokenized real-world assets (RWA). Users will interact with a decentralised protocol to mint and redeem USDg, ensuring trust and transparency. By leveraging decentralised collateral, Glue enhances the stability and reliability of USDg, making it a cornerstone of the ecosystem. 2. **USDg:** Initially, using a third-party stablecoin was considered but it was concluded that none offered the right balance of decentralisation, user yield, and adoption. An ecosystem native stablecoin is crucial for retaining users by providing a stable, reliable asset that can be used across the Glue ecosystem. Given that USDg will be fully collateralized and that Glue tokens will not be allowed as collateral initially, the protocol avoids risks similar to those seen with Terra. ### Phase 3: Decentralised Exchange Deployment 1. **Incentives for USDg Paired Tokens:** The final phase involves deploying the DEX. Incentives will be exclusively for USDg paired tokens (except for USDg pairings with other stablecoins), promoting the stablecoin's adoption and integration within the ecosystem. This strategy ensures that USDg becomes a central element of trading activities, increasing liquidity and trust. By incentivizing liquidity providers to focus on USDg pairs, Glue enhances the depth and stability of the market, making it more attractive for traders and market participants. 2. **Concentrated Liquidity Functions:** The DEX will use concentrated liquidity functions to minimise slippage and maximise yield for liquidity providers. Although this approach is more complex, it abstracts away the intricacies from retail users, allowing market makers to manage it effectively. Retail users often lack the understanding required to provide liquidity efficiently, even in simpler forms. Concentrated liquidity ensures that capital is used optimally, providing better price stability and reduced slippage for traders. Market makers will play a crucial role in maintaining liquidity, ensuring that the DEX operates smoothly and efficiently. 3. **Limit Order Functionality**: The DEX will integrate with the routing protocol to offer limit order functionality, minimising slippage. Partial orders can be filled, with market makers arbitraging the remaining volume back to the real price. This feature enhances the trading experience by ensuring more optimal execution prices for users. By supporting limit orders, Glue provides traders with greater control over their transactions, reducing the risk of unfavorable price movements. The routing protocol will dynamically route orders to the most efficient execution paths, ensuring optimal outcomes for all trades. ### Integration and Interdependence The integration of these protocols is designed to create a synergistic and robust ecosystem. The stablecoin will utilise deposits from the lending platform as its collateral, maximising liquidity and ensuring the stability of USDg. This interconnected approach enhances the functionality and reliability of both the lending protocol and the stablecoin, creating a seamless financial environment for users. The integration ensures that liquidity is always available to support the stablecoin, reducing the risk of instability and enhancing user confidence. All incentivized trading pairs on the DEX will be USDg paired tokens, promoting the stablecoin's utility and adoption. This strategy integrates USDg deeply into the trading activities within the Glue ecosystem, ensuring that it becomes the preferred medium of exchange. By focusing on USDg pairs, Glue ensures that the stablecoin is widely used and accepted, driving liquidity and volume in the DEX. # Glue's Total Value Locked Philosophy: Prioritising Utility and Stability {% hint style="info" %} Glue's TVL philosophy goes beyond the simplistic measure of total value locked to emphasise the importance of useful and locked TVL. By focusing on TVL that actively supports user needs and promotes long-term commitment, Glue aims to create a sustainable and efficient ecosystem. This approach provides a better user experience whilst fostering stability and trust within the Glue Network. By prioritising these meaningful metrics, Glue positions itself as a leader in creating a robust and reliable decentralised financial system. {% endhint %} Total Value Locked (TVL) is a core metric by which DeFi projects are often judged. While we acknowledge the logic behind this, as it provides a simple and quantifiable measure of a project's traction, TVL is too simplistic to be particularly useful on its own. Glue's approach focuses on two more meaningful and significant metrics: Useful TVL and Locked TVL. ### Useful TVL: Ensuring Effective Support for Trades and Borrowing Useful TVL refers to the value locked in the system that actively supports the size of trades and borrowing needed by the ecosystem. The initial goal is to ensure that trades up to $50,000 can be executed while keeping slippage below 0.5%. This threshold covers the vast majority of retail trades, ensuring that everyday users can trade efficiently without facing significant price impacts. This focus on practical usability over sheer volume means that our liquidity pools will be designed to handle typical transaction sizes effectively. For larger trades over $50,000, users can break them into smaller parts or use limit orders to achieve better prices. This approach not only makes the ecosystem more user-friendly but also ensures that liquidity is used more efficiently. Rather than attracting vast amounts of liquidity that remain underutilised, Glue aims to ensure that the liquidity that is attracted is actively supporting the needs of users. This strategy optimises the use of resources and enhances the overall efficiency of the ecosystem. ### Understanding Slippage Slippage is the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which the trade is executed. In automated market makers (AMMs) like Uniswap, slippage is influenced by the ratio of the trade size to the liquidity pool size. To support trades up to $50,000 with slippage below 0.5%, several factors need to be considered, including the size of the liquidity pool and the price impact of a trade. Slippage occurs when a trade is large enough to move the market price due to the relative size of the trade compared to the liquidity available. For an AMM, the price impact can be approximated by:

To achieve slippage of less than 0.5% for a $50,000 trade, the following can be set up:

Converting from percentage to decimal:

Solving for the liquidity pool size:

Giving the final size of the liquidity pool to be:

To support $50,000 trades with slippage below 0.5%, the liquidity pool must have at least $5,000,000 in liquidity. This ensures that large trades can be executed with minimal impact on the market price, providing a stable and efficient trading experience for users. ### Locked TVL: Promoting Long-Term Stability and Commitment Locked TVL refers to the value locked in the system that cannot be immediately withdrawn. In the crypto industry, it is common to see new protocols launched with significant incentives to attract initial TVL, often with the primary aim of driving speculative trading towards their own token and its price. However, this mercenary liquidity usually leaves as soon as the incentives stop, leading to instability and short-termism. Glue's goal is to build a long-term sustainable ecosystem. Priority is given to liquidity that is committed for certain periods over mercenary liquidity that can exit at any moment. By doing so, Glue’s locked TVL reflects a stable and reliable financial environment. Glu’s incentives have been designed to reward long-term commitments rather than short-term participation. This could involve offering higher rewards for liquidity providers who lock their funds for longer periods, thereby creating a more stable base of liquidity. By focusing on locked TVL, risk associated with sudden withdrawals which can lead to destabilisation of the ecosystem is minimised. ### Implementing Useful and Locked TVL Glue will implement smart contracts that facilitate easy management of locked funds, including features like automatic renewal options for liquidity commitments, to streamline the process for users and providers. Additionally, engaging with the community to educate them about the benefits of long-term participation and the importance of useful TVL will be crucial. By having an educated community that understands and supports Glue's philosophy, a more resilient and cooperative ecosystem can be built. # Governance Tokens and Incentives {% hint style="info" %} Glue's governance and incentive strategy is designed to foster a competitive, innovative, and user-centric ecosystem. By maintaining credible neutrality and implementing effective governance structures, we ensure that each protocol operates in the best interest of its users. The use of the Glue token for stablecoin governance aligns incentives with the overall health and stability of the ecosystem, while separate governance tokens for other protocols promote focused and effective governance. Through well-structured incentives and a fair token distribution mechanism, Glue aims to build a robust and resilient decentralised financial system that attracts and retains a vibrant community of users and developers. {% endhint %} A crucial part of the dApp deployment strategy is maintaining the Glue foundation’s credible neutrality. This ensures that the foundation helps launch dApps without creating conflicts of interest that could stifle competition and innovation within the ecosystem. Effective governance structures and incentive mechanisms are essential to achieving this balance. ### Credible Neutrality for dApp Governance The Glue foundation aims to launch and support dApps while remaining neutral, avoiding any conflicts of interest that could hinder the competitive environment necessary for innovation and optimal user experience. Below the approach to governance for different components of the ecosystem has been described. 1. **Decentralised Exchange and Lending Protocol Governance** Some major protocols, such as the DEX and lending protocol, will have their own governance token. This ensures that governance decisions are made in the best interest of the specific protocol, rather than being influenced by the foundation or other competing interests. By not owning the governance tokens of these protocols, the Glue Network avoids a negative incentive spiral where the Network might favor its own protocols over third-party solutions. This creates a healthy competitive environment that encourages innovation and improves user experiences. Additionally, individual governance tokens allow for the development of dedicated teams and communities around each protocol. This decentralised approach enhances the resilience and adaptability of the ecosystem. 2. **Stablecoin Governance** Unlike for the DEX and Lending protocols, the stablecoin, USDg, will use Glue tokens for its governance. Governance tokens for stablecoins that solely represent the yields of the stablecoin often incentivize high-risk strategies to maximise returns. In contrast, Glue token holders are incentivized to maintain the stability and utility of the stablecoin by selecting low-risk collateral. This approach maximises the stablecoin's reliability and utility across the ecosystem. Glue token holders benefit when the entire ecosystem grows and gains adoption. Thus, they are naturally inclined to make decisions that favor the long-term stability and usability of the stablecoin, avoiding risky strategies that could undermine trust and utility. That is why the stablecoin, USDg, will be governed by the Glue token. This ensures that the governance decisions for the stablecoin are aligned with the overall health and stability of the Glue ecosystem. ### Incentive Mechanisms Incentives play a critical role in the adoption and success of the protocols within the Glue ecosystem. Glue’s strategy ensures that incentives are aligned with the long-term goals of the ecosystem and the users’ best interests. 1. **DEX and Lending Protocol Incentives** Each protocol will have its own governance token, which will also be used for incentive purposes. This aligns the interests of token holders with the growth and success of the specific protocol. Incentives will be provided to liquidity providers and active users of the protocols, ensuring that there is sufficient liquidity and engagement. This helps maintain healthy and active markets within the Glue ecosystem. 2. **Stablecoin Incentives** The Glue token will be used to incentivise the minting of the stablecoin USDg. This promotes the stablecoin's adoption by rewarding users who contribute to its liquidity and stability. Incentives will be structured to favor low-risk collateral, ensuring that the stablecoin remains stable and reliable. This approach helps build trust and encourages wider usage within the ecosystem. # Distribution Mechanism for DEX and Lending Protocol Tokens {% hint style="info" %} Glue’s approach to distributing DEX and lending protocol tokens is designed to create a healthy, competitive, and innovative ecosystem. By aligning the incentives of the protocol teams, liquidity providers, and market participants, Glue creates a robust foundation for growth. The strategic use of an Investment DAO to manage and deploy significant resources into the ecosystem further ensures that Glue remains dynamic and forward-looking, continually supporting new projects and driving the overall success of the network. This comprehensive strategy not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for sustainable, long-term development. {% endhint %} Given that the Glue foundation will play a pivotal role in launching the DEX and lending protocols, it will initially own the governance tokens for these protocols. Distributing these tokens in a manner that maximises the benefit to the entire ecosystem is crucial. While the exact breakdown is not yet finalised, the proposed distribution strategy aims to ensure effective governance, incentivize liquidity, and attract significant investment into the ecosystem. ### Proposed Token Distribution Strategy 1. **Team Allocation:** Each protocol will have its own team dedicated to its development and governance. The foundation will seek to onboard team members who are highly qualified and share a vision for the protocol's success and the broader ecosystem's growth. Allocating a percentage of governance tokens to the team ensures that their incentives are aligned with the success of the protocol and the ecosystem. This motivates the team to focus on both short-term performance and long-term sustainability. 2. **Liquidity:** A significant portion of the governance tokens will be allocated as liquidity incentives. This strategy helps attract the necessary liquidity to each protocol without causing excessive dilution of the Glue token. Liquidity providers will benefit from receiving both protocol governance tokens and L1 incentive tokens. This dual incentive structure increases the attractiveness of providing liquidity, ensuring that the protocols have sufficient liquidity to function effectively. 3. **Investment DAO Tokens:** The remaining governance tokens, after allocations for team and liquidity incentives, will be contributed to an Investment DAO. The DAO will be structured as a "Rage Quit DAO," a concept pioneered by Moloch DAO. This structure allows members to exit the DAO with their proportional share of the assets, ensuring fairness and flexibility. The DAO will allow users to buy into it through a Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) auction. This auction will sell DAO governance tokens, which will represent ownership of the DAO's assets, including the DEX and lending protocol's tokens. The proceeds from the auction will be reinvested into the DAO, increasing its capital base. The DAO will hire a manager with significant venture investing experience, ideally someone well-known in the industry. This manager will be compensated from the DAO's profits, aligning their interests with the success of the investments. The DAO's mandate will be to invest in other projects within the Glue ecosystem. Over time, the DAO will sell off its DEX and lending protocol tokens to fund new investments, promoting continuous growth and innovation within the ecosystem.

Figure 2: The project’s governance tokens (such as lending protocol or DEX) are allocated to team, liquidity, and the Investment DAO. Funds are raised through a Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) auction, where participants purchase DAO governance tokens. These tokens represent ownership in the DAO and entitle holders to a proportional share of the DAO's assets. The DAO itself holds the project’s tokens. LBP participants indirectly own these assets through the DAO but do not receive the governance tokens of the project directly. The raised funds are managed by the DAO and are invested in projects within the Glue ecosystem. Governance token holders have voting rights and can exit the DAO with their proportional share of assets, ensuring fairness and flexibility.

### Advantages of the Investment DAO Model **Alignment of Interests:** By contributing proceeds from the LBP auction back into the DAO, the interests of DAO members and the ecosystem are aligned. Token holders benefit from the growth and success of the investments made by the DAO. **Capital Efficiency:** The structure allows the DAO to manage substantial assets, investing them strategically to support the ecosystem's growth. This efficient use of capital fosters innovation and helps new projects succeed. **Experienced Management:** Hiring a well-known and experienced venture investor to manage the DAO ensures that investments are made wisely, leveraging industry expertise to maximise returns and ecosystem impact. # Recap of Key Components ### The Power of Glue as a Comprehensive Ecosystem The Glue Network is not just another technological Layer 1 blockchain; it is a comprehensive, fully integrated ecosystem designed to address the fundamental needs of the DeFi space while fostering innovation and providing a superior user experience. By launching as a whole ecosystem rather than a fragmented collection of protocols, Glue leverages powerful synergies that enhance both user experience and capital efficiency. ### Recap of Key Components **User Experience First:** Glue prioritises a seamless and intuitive user experience. By integrating various functionalities into a single, user-friendly interface, users can trade, transfer, and stake tokens effortlessly without navigating multiple decentralised applications. **Glue Hub Aggregation:** The Glue Hub acts as an aggregation platform, curating the best services and products within the ecosystem. It simplifies complex operations, offers optimised trade settlements, and ensures users always get the best execution prices. **Proactive dApp Development:** Unlike traditional L1s that rely on external developers to populate their ecosystem, Glue adopts a proactive approach. The foundation supports and launches essential dApps while maintaining credible neutrality to foster a competitive environment. **Strategic Deployment of Protocols:** The sequential deployment of the lending protocol, stablecoin, and DEX ensures that each component builds on the previous one, creating a robust and interconnected ecosystem. This phased approach ensures liquidity, stability, and seamless trading from the start. **Governance and Incentives:** Glue employs a thoughtful governance strategy, using the Glue token for stablecoin governance to minimise risk and separate governance tokens for other protocols to maintain neutrality. Incentives are structured to attract long-term liquidity and committed participants. **TVL Philosophy:** Glue focuses on Useful TVL and Locked TVL, prioritising liquidity that supports meaningful transactions and long-term stability over short-term gains. This approach ensures a resilient and reliable financial system. **Token Distribution:** The distribution mechanism for governance tokens is designed to benefit the entire ecosystem. Through a combination of team allocations, liquidity incentives, and an Investment DAO, Glue ensures that resources are used efficiently to support growth and innovation. ### The Synergies of an Integrated Ecosystem Launching Glue as a comprehensive ecosystem rather than just a L1 technology offers several powerful advantages: **Enhanced User Experience**: By providing an integrated platform where all components work seamlessly together, Glue eliminates the complexity and friction that users often face when interacting with multiple dApps. This cohesive experience is critical for attracting and retaining users who seek simplicity and reliability in their financial interactions. **Capital Efficiency:** The interconnectivity of protocols within Glue ensures that capital is used more efficiently. For instance, the stablecoin uses deposits from the lending platform as collateral, maximising liquidity, and utility. This level of integration ensures that resources are not wasted and that every asset within the ecosystem is leveraged to its fullest potential. **Reduced Fragmentation:** Traditional L1s often suffer from fragmentation, with numerous dApps operating in isolation. Glue's approach ensures that all protocols are part of a unified ecosystem, reducing duplication of effort and creating a more cohesive and efficient environment. **Synergistic Growth:** The combined efforts of various protocols within Glue create a synergistic effect where the growth of one component drives the growth of others. This interconnected growth nurtures a dynamic and resilient ecosystem that can adapt and thrive over time. **Strategic Governance:** The use of separate governance tokens for different protocols and the overarching role of the Glue token in stablecoin governance ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the ecosystem as a whole. This strategic governance structure prevents conflicts of interest and promotes a balanced and sustainable development path. # White Paper: Service Layer {% hint style="info" %} You can download all white papers in PDF format [here](https://docsend.com/view/igx56wrsh53ckcbe) {% endhint %} ### Introduction When users choose a bank, one of the most critical factors influencing their decision is the quality of service they will receive. Customers want to know if they can speak to a representative, when necessary, how long the wait time will be and whether they will receive help with technical issues. Neo-banks have successfully combined modern, streamlined web-banking interfaces with accessible customer service, offering a model that balances efficiency and support. In stark contrast, the crypto industry has largely failed in providing such services. Decentralised protocols often lack customer support entirely, leaving users to fend for themselves or risk getting scammed by asking for help in social media channels. Even worse, the community frequently ridicules users who need support, turning them away from on chain crypto solutions and pushing them toward centralised exchanges. Basic questions are often met with derision, and users concerned about the risks of holding a single key with no recovery mechanism are mocked for not appreciating the ethos of "not your keys, not your crypto". Beyond customer support, the crypto space lacks essential services such as insurance and financial advisory services. Despite building the technology to potentially replace traditional finance (TradFi), crypto has not developed the services that users have come to expect. The belief that users will simply abandon their preference for service-oriented solutions is misguided. On chain crypto will never achieve meaningful adoption or realise its full potential without these services. Glue understands these limitations and is providing a solution that is both new and innovative, elevating user experience and trust in the Glue Network by introducing essential services such as accessible support, quality assurance, and robust financial advisory solutions. # Custody Neo-banks, despite their modern interfaces and improved customer service, still suffer from a fundamental downside: they hold custody over the funds they manage on behalf of users. This centralised custody necessitates extensive regulations to ensure that user funds are protected, and while many of these rules are reasonable, they stem from the inherent risks associated with centralised control of assets. Traditional banks and neo-banks are required to follow a myriad of regulations designed to protect user funds. These regulations are essential because users have limited visibility into how their funds are managed. The risk of theft, misappropriation, or mismanagement by the bank necessitates strict oversight and controls. This regulatory burden contributes to the high costs of banking services, often making them inaccessible to low-income individuals around the world. Crypto offers a revolutionary solution to the custody problem by decentralising it. In the crypto world, custody is handled by the blockchain itself. This means: 1. **Transparency and Trust:** The blockchain provides a transparent ledger where all transactions are recorded and can be verified by anyone. This eliminates the need for users to trust a centralised entity with their funds. 2. **Reduced Regulatory Overhead:** Because the blockchain handles custody in a decentralised manner, many of the regulations designed to protect users from centralised mismanagement are no longer necessary. This significantly reduces the overhead costs associated with traditional banking. 3. **Global Accessibility:** By reducing the need for heavy regulatory compliance and centralised control, decentralised custody makes financial services more accessible to people around the world, particularly those in low-income regions who are often excluded from the traditional banking system. However, decentralisation alone does not address all user needs. While crypto has achieved decentralised custody, the lack of user-friendly services has hindered widespread adoption. Users still require the ease of use, customer support, and additional services that traditional banks provide. Glue aims to bridge this gap by combining the best of both worlds: * **Decentralised Custody:** Ensuring that the security and transparency of user funds are maintained by the blockchain and DeFi protocols. * **Comprehensive Services:** Offering the same level of customer support, financial advisory, and insurance services that users expect from traditional banks. By leveraging the decentralised nature of blockchain for custody while providing a suite of user-friendly services, Glue seeks to create a financial ecosystem that is secure, efficient, and accessible to all. This approach not only solves the issues inherent in traditional banking but also addresses the shortcomings of existing crypto solutions, paving the way for broader adoption and a more inclusive financial system. ### User Flexibility Glue offers users the flexibility to select services *a la carte*, making it more efficient than traditional finance where services are often bundled with custody. If a user is dissatisfied with their current customer support, they can easily switch to a better provider. Should a user decide to opt out of a service entirely, they can do so on chain without the hassle of contacting the provider directly. # Services For clarity's sake, Glue foundation does not intend to directly provide any kind of services. Having a centralised service infrastructure is a bad idea for various reasons and would transform the foundation into an operating entity instead of a vehicle that helps develop Glue. Glue is committed to investing resources in attracting service providers. The foundation believes that having a credible revenue model will be game-changing, finally combining the security and transparency of on chain custody with the convenience and support of traditional financial services. ### How Glue Will Provide Services The technology required to implement these services is straightforward. Glue will operate similarly to the Apple App Store model, enabling service providers to list their services for users to subscribe to. Crucially, the payment for these services is seamlessly handled by Glue itself, ensuring a streamlined user experience and robust support infrastructure. If users like a particular service or find it useful to them, they can subscribe to it. The payment process for these services is integrated into Glue, allowing for automatic and effortless transactions. ### Building a Third-Party Service Infrastructure The Glue Network can significantly contribute to building a third-party service infrastructure, primarily by providing a robust revenue model. In traditional finance, whenever a credit card is used, a percentage of the transaction value is distributed among various service providers, who offer customer support, custody, float money, and insurance against fraud. This demonstrates that consumers are already accustomed to paying for such services. In the crypto space, there currently exists no practical method for implementing a similar revenue model. Although fee sharing through smart contracts is theoretically feasible, it is often inefficient, offers a poor user experience, and imposes significant limitations. In the Glue ecosystem, service providers are treated as a first-class priority, with revenue models natively built into the platform to cater to their needs. The system is designed to be entirely opt-in, allowing users to engage with Glue without incurring any service fees aside from gas fees. Furthermore, users can easily opt out if they are dissatisfied with the service, in stark contrast to traditional financial systems where cancelling services can frequently be challenging. *** Related information from Glue Network: Technology Stack white paper {% content-ref url="/pages/T4d9xDyBGKtNA3cvWNbF" %} [Building a Robust Ecosystem of Service Providers](/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/building-a-robust-ecosystem-of-service-providers) {% endcontent-ref %} # Subscription Models Glue offers multiple subscription models to cater to different needs and preferences. Which also allows service providers to offer various support packages, ranging from basic technical support to comprehensive customer service that includes handling complex issues and providing personalised assistance. Subscription models include: **Monthly Fee:** Users pay a fixed monthly fee for continuous coverage or service.

*Figure 1: Monthly subscription fee from user to service provider.*

**Fee Per Transaction:** Users are billed a small fee for each transaction, providing flexibility and pay-as-you-go convenience.

Figure 2: Each transaction has its own service provider fee that is charged independently to the gas fee of the transaction. This is a pay as you go service, hence there is no service provider fee if there are no transactions.

**Multiple of Gas Fees:** Service provider’s fees can be tied to the gas costs of transactions, ensuring proportional costs relative to usage.

*Figure 3: The gas fee will include the service provider’s fee. Once the transaction is broadcasted and completed, the service provider will be paid their fee.*

# Service Example ### Example: Customer Service Consider a call center company looking to expand its revenue streams by offering customer support in the crypto space. This company can list its service on Glue, charging a nominal fee, for example $0.05 per transaction. Users who desire a certain level of customer service can opt into this service. Going forward, whenever these users conduct any transaction on Glue, the service fee is automatically added and sent to the service provider. There is no need for prefunded smart contracts or additional steps by the user. When a customer has a question or needs assistance, they can call the provider’s customer service hotline. The service provider can verify if the user's address is opted into their service and then proceed to help the customer, for example, by assisting in retrieving “lost” coins. ### Other Service Examples This model is versatile and can apply to a variety of services within the ecosystem, such as: **Insurance Providers:** An insurance provider could charge a percentage of the transaction fee to offer coverage against fraud or loss. **Premium Wallets:** Premium wallet providers could charge a monthly subscription fee for enhanced security features or additional functionalities. **Loan Management Services:** Borrowing and lending are fundamental activities in decentralised finance but managing loans can be complex and risky. Service providers specialising in DeFi loan management could offer tailored solutions to help users optimise their borrowing strategies, manage loan collateral, and automate loan repayments. # A New Standard for DeFi One of the key decisions in not building Glue on a traditional Layer 1 blockchain and devoting considerable resources in building Glue as a new Layer 1 was to enable these types of small but strategically meaningful innovations. The ability to integrate such services seamlessly required a fully integrated stack, something that could not be achieved on a blockchain lacking these features. These small changes in both technology implementation and strategic vision result in a significant impact, making Glue a pioneering force in the DeFi space. DeFi as a major use case of blockchain technology has suffered a great deal due to the absence of basic services. Glue is not just another blockchain project; it is a holistic ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between traditional financial services and decentralised finance. By focusing on the needs of retail users and providing the services they expect, Glue is poised to drive mass adoption and set a new standard for what a blockchain ecosystem can achieve. Glue’s commitment to user experience, coupled with the integration of essential services, positions Glue as the leading choice for users seeking a reliable and efficient DeFi solution and sets up the entire ecosystem to compete and prove its advantages over the traditional banking system. # White Paper: Governance {% hint style="info" %} You can download all white papers in PDF format [here](https://docsend.com/view/igx56wrsh53ckcbe) {% endhint %} ## Introduction This white paper outlines Glue's unique approach to fundraising, governance, and operational decentralisation. We delve into the rationale behind our capital efficiency, the structure of our token allocations, and the mechanisms by which our decentralised treasury management empowers the community. Unlike traditional Layer 1 networks that often rely on centralised foundations with opaque operations and misaligned incentives, Glue has devised a novel strategy that emphasises community-driven decision-making and effective resource allocation. Our focus on incremental capital raises and strategic use of unallocated treasury tokens ensures that funds are deployed judiciously, driving meaningful growth and innovation without the pitfalls of excessive centralisation. By adopting a multi-entity model, Glue ensures that control remains with the token holders, creating a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports the long-term success and stability of the network. # Governance and Treasury Management ### The Glue Approach to Fundraising Glue's primary goal is to achieve capital efficiency, raising only the amount of money necessary to reach each developmental milestone and ensuring that funds are spent judiciously. This approach contrasts sharply with the prevalent trend in the crypto industry, where projects often raise absurd amounts of money from venture capitalists (VCs) simply because they can. While such funding can provide immediate financial support as well as increases in short term token prices, it near inevitably leads to long-term problems, including misaligned incentives, concentrated control, and market instability as large token holders seek to sway elections for their own benefit and exit their positions. At Glue, we are committed to avoiding these pitfalls by advancing a broadly distributed token ownership. Our fundraising strategy is designed to support this commitment. By focusing on incremental capital raises, we ensure that every dollar is used effectively and efficiently, avoiding the pressures and risks associated with overfunding. In essence, Glue's approach to fundraising is about more than just securing capital; it's about building a sustainable, decentralised, and resilient ecosystem. By raising funds incrementally and ensuring a fair distribution of tokens, we are setting the stage for long-term success and stability. This careful and strategic approach to capital management underscores our commitment to creating a truly decentralised financial system that can achieve widespread adoption and deliver on the transformative promise of blockchain technology. # Summary of Glue's Capital Raising Efforts ### Initial Capital Raise Glue's first capital raise concluded in early 2022, marking a significant milestone in the development of our decentralised financial ecosystem. This initial round was spearheaded by the two founders, each contributing $500,000 at the same terms as all other contributors in the round. In addition to the founders, including SnapShot, a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), approximately 20 high-net-worth individuals, mostly YPO members, participated. They collectively contributed an additional $1.5 million, bringing the total capital raised to about $2.5 million. The largest contribution besides the founders was $250,000, hence, there are no seed stage whales. The terms of this initial fundraising round were straightforward: contributors received a 30% discount on the price of tokens in the subsequent fundraising round. The expectation at the time was that the next round would occur relatively soon and would follow a more traditional pricing structure. However, market conditions, particularly the onset of a bear market, influenced the timing and structure of the subsequent round, which ultimately took the form of a Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP). While the founders contributed significantly to the initial capital raise, they also received founder tokens as recognition for their work in establishing the network. The specifics of these founder tokens will be detailed later in this document and are at different terms than the seed tokens. An important aspect of our capital-raising strategy is the absence of lockups for the initial contributors. We believe in promoting free and fair trading of tokens without the constraints of massive lockup cliffs. Lockup periods often lead to market distortions and can easily be circumvented through mechanisms such as short positions, rendering them ineffective and frequently misleading. By avoiding lockups, we aim to create a more transparent and equitable environment, allowing market forces to operate naturally and efficiently. This is of course only possible because we didn’t raise huge amounts of money early at discounts so large that it would imperil the entire project as many others did. ### Second Capital Raise The second round of capital raising was conducted in April 2024. As the crypto market began to heat up, the founders decided that an LBP would be an ideal mechanism for a bridge round to fund expenditures before the main token-generating event. Despite its name, Glue did not use the LBP to bootstrap liquidity. Instead, we utilised the Fjord Foundry platform to conduct the LBP to raise capital. This mechanism was chosen for its openness, fairness, and transparency, ensuring that everyone had equal access and terms, with no preferences or special deals. Over 300 individuals participated in this round, contributing a total of $2.5 million worth of ETH. The pool was closed early once our fundraising goal was met. The highest price paid during this LBP was $1.447 per token. This approach ensured a broad distribution of tokens and avoided the pitfalls of large, concentrated holdings by a few entities, aligning with our goal of promoting a decentralised and community-driven ecosystem. # Valuation and Token Distribution ### Fjord Foundry LBP and Market Valuation The Fjord Foundry LBP set a market-based price for Glue tokens. This LBP was the first round that established a market price for the tokens and consequently a conversion rate for the seed stage contributions. ### Conversion and Fair Treatment of Seed Stage Contributors To calculate the discount for seed stage contributors, we took the bottom decile of prices paid during the LBP and applied the agreed 30% discount. This approach ensured that early contributors were adequately and fairly compensated for their patience, having waited over two years for their returns. The calculated conversion price for seed contributors was $0.253 per token. ### Token Owner Table and Distribution The outcomes of these fundraising efforts and conversions have resulted in the following distribution for Glue's token ownership: **1. Seed Contributors** * Total Contribution: $2.5 million * Conversion Price: $0.253 per token * Total Tokens Sold: 9,881,422 * Percentage of Total Supply: 0.99% **2. LBP Contributors** * Total Contribution: $2.5 million * Average Price: $0.668 per token * Total tokens Sold: 3,738,525 * Percentage of Total Supply: 0.37% Additionally, some expenses were paid in tokens, amounting to approximately $500,000 at the seed pricing of $0.253 per token, ensuring fair compensation for services rendered during the early stages of the network's development. **3. Other Expenses Paid in Tokens** * Expected Total Contribution: $500,000 * Conversion Price: $0.253 per token * Total Tokens Sold: 1,976,284 * Percentage of Total Supply: 0.20% Total tokens sold to date: 15,596,231 which is approximately 1.57% of total supply. {% hint style="info" %} The above maths will not be exact as there are final expenses to be accounted for, but it will be within a 10% margin of error. {% endhint %} # Founders Tokens To align the interests of the co-founders with the long-term success of Glue and to reward them for their foundational work, 15% of the network's total tokens have been set aside as founder tokens. These tokens are subject to a vesting schedule designed to ensure commitment and sustained contribution over time. The founders have committed to the spirit of this vesting arrangement. Additionally, they have agreed not to engage in any over the counter (OTC) sales, hedge the price of the token, or use any other mechanisms to circumvent the lockup period. By structuring the founders' token allocation in this manner, Glue ensures that the leadership remains aligned with the interests of the broader community. The founders' vested interest in the success of the network, combined with their active participation in governance, provides a solid foundation for sustainable growth and development. ### Vesting Schedule The founder tokens will vest over a period of five years, with a one-year cliff. This means that during the first year, no founder tokens will be available for sale. After the initial year, the remaining tokens will be unlocked linearly over the subsequent four years. This vesting schedule is structured to incentivize the founders to continue their active involvement in the development and growth of the network. ### Founder Voting Rights While their tokens are vested, they retain full voting rights. This allows the founders to participate in governance decisions, contributing their expertise and vision to the strategic direction of the Glue Network. The ability to vote ensures that the founders remain engaged and invested in the success of the project. # Foundation Allocation In the genesis block, 10% of the total token supply will be allocated to the Glue foundation. The foundation is tasked with executing the main sale as well as the token generating event. While the specific details are still to be finalised, it is anticipated that up to 5% of the total token supply may be sold in the next sale. However, this percentage is subject to change based on market dynamics and the strategic needs of the Glue Network. ### Utilisation of Foundation Tokens The remaining tokens allocated to the foundation will be used for several key purposes: 1. **Market Maker Incentives:** To ensure liquidity and stability in the market, the foundation will allocate a portion of its tokens to incentivize market makers. This will help maintain a healthy trading environment, reduce volatility, and ensure that users can buy and sell tokens with minimal slippage. 2. **Operational Funding:** The foundation will use its token allocation to fund its operations, including ongoing development, marketing, community engagement, and other essential activities. This funding is crucial to support the continuous growth and evolution of the Glue ecosystem. By strategically allocating tokens to the foundation, Glue ensures that it has the necessary resources to execute its vision and maintain a robust and dynamic ecosystem. The foundation's role in managing token sales and funding operations is vital to the long-term success and sustainability of the network. This structured approach to token allocation reflects our commitment to transparency, efficiency, and strategic growth. # Genesis Token Allocations Summarising the various allocations, the initial distribution of Glue tokens in the genesis block will be as follows: **Seed Contributors: 0.99%** These tokens are allocated to the early contributors who provided the initial funding at a discounted rate. **LBP Contributors: 0.37%** Tokens allocated to participants in the Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool, reflecting their investments at market rates. **Other Expenses Paid in Tokens: 0.20%** These tokens were used to compensate for various services and expenses incurred during the early stages of development. **Founders Allocation: 15%** Tokens allocated to the founders, vested over five years with a one-year cliff, ensuring their continued commitment and alignment with the network's success. **Foundation Allocation: 10%** Tokens allocated to the Glue foundation, intended for managing token sales, market maker incentives, and operational funding. This brings the total allocated portion to 26.56%. The remaining tokens will be held in the on chain treasury, representing 73.44% of the total supply. This unallocated portion will be crucial for future growth, development, and strategic initiatives, ensuring that Glue has the flexibility and resources needed to achieve its long-term vision.

# Strategic Capital Allocation and Future Growth Plans This approach to our capitalization table is indeed unusual for a Layer 1 blockchain (with Layer 2 solutions) that is on the cusp of launching its mainnet. We have received numerous inquiries about our decision not to raise large amounts of venture capital, and the answer is straightforward: we simply didn't need to. By being capital efficient and leveraging open-source technology effectively, we have managed to maintain one of the cleanest token tables in the industry. ### Capital Efficiency and Strategic Reserve One of the key benefits of our capital efficiency is the substantial reserve of tokens we have retained. This reserve is crucial for our ambitious future plans. To truly scale and drive mass adoption, Glue requires significant budgets and financial resources. Our growth strategy is heavily focused on mergers and acquisitions, a plan we have been formulating for several years. With adequate capital, we aim to acquire companies that can accelerate Glue's growth and facilitate real user adoption at an unprecedented rate. ### Growth Strategy and User Acquisition In addition to our acquisition strategy, we have comprehensive plans for extensive user acquisition campaigns. These campaigns are designed to incentivize users to migrate from centralised exchanges to Glue, highlighting the benefits of decentralisation, security, and superior user experience. Executing these campaigns effectively will require a substantial budget. Our capital-efficient approach ensures that we have the necessary funds reserved for these critical initiatives. ### The Bigger Picture While our capital efficiency might seem unconventional in the current crypto landscape, it serves a strategic purpose. Launching our technology is just the beginning for Glue, not the end state. The real work lies in executing our broader vision, which includes aggressive growth strategies and large-scale user acquisition efforts. We are committed to building a robust, user-centric ecosystem that drives widespread adoption and sets new standards in the blockchain industry. By maintaining a clean and efficient capital structure, we are well-positioned to allocate resources effectively and drive the long-term success of Glue. This approach not only ensures financial stability but also aligns with our mission to create a truly decentralised and community-driven network. The decisions we have made so far are just the first steps in a comprehensive strategy designed to achieve sustained growth and industry leadership. # Avoiding Traditional Pitfalls One of the core issues in the cryptocurrency sector is the excessive power and centralisation associated with the foundations of Layer 1 protocols. Typically, these foundations receive disproportionately large allocations. While such allocations facilitate significant investments, historical evidence demonstrates that this approach is ineffective. In contrast, our allocation strategy ensures that the Glue foundation will exhaust its funds within 12-24 months. The traditional widely adopted foundation model, presents several inherent problems: 1. **Centralised Control:** Foundations often end up with excessive power and control. The decision-making process is usually opaque, with founders appointing board members who are loyal to them, ensuring perpetual control. This centralisation stifles innovation and accountability, as the founders can never be fired, no matter how incompetent or poorly they perform. 2. **Opaque Operations:** The operational and decision-making processes within such foundations are often not transparent. This lack of transparency prevents the community from understanding how decisions are made and whether they align with the best interests of the network. 3. **Perpetual Control:** When all funds raised in the main sale and the entire token treasury are controlled by the foundation, it essentially holds perpetual control over the network. This setup is problematic because it allows founders to remain in power indefinitely, with no mechanism for accountability or removal. 4. **Incentive Misalignment:** Foundation boards are often incentivised to hoard assets rather than deploying them for network growth. They prefer to sit on the funds to ensure their salaries and positions are secure, rather than using the resources to drive development and adoption. Overall, we believe that the traditional foundation setup is unsustainable, lacks transparency, and fails to provide accountability. Therefore, we have chosen a different path for Glue. # Decentralised Treasury Management {% hint style="info" %} By adopting a decentralised treasury management approach, Glue empowers its community with real control over the network's financial resources. This system not only fosters transparency and accountability but also ensures that funds are used efficiently and strategically to drive long-term growth and innovation. The combination of runtime upgrade capabilities and community-driven governance positions Glue as a pioneer in creating a truly decentralised and resilient financial ecosystem. {% endhint %} ### A Truly Decentralised Treasury Glue’s approach to treasury management leverages its ability to change code through runtime upgrades, allowing for a genuinely decentralised treasury. Unlike most projects that use a multi-signature approach where votes are merely advisory, Glue ensures that the unallocated tokens are held in an on chain address that no individual or entity controls or even owns. Funds can only be moved out of this address through governance votes by all Glue token holders. ### Governance and Budget Proposals Moving forward, the foundation will propose budgetary governance votes, typically major packages every six months, with some smaller urgent items addressed more frequently. This structured approach ensures that the most crucial function of governance is to decide which projects to fund. For example, a governance vote might include proposals such as: * Issuing 2,000,000 tokens to SnapShot Co, for developing a ZK Layer 2 solution. * Allocating 1,000,000 tokens to Ogle Co. as a security budget for tracking and mitigating potential exploits. This semi-annual budgeting process ensures that if the foundation or any founder is not performing adequately, the network can effectively "fire" them by halting further operational funds. Since the entire treasury isn’t pre-allocated and permanently tied to the foundation or the founders, there is a continuous incentive for the foundation and board members to both communicate and perform well for token holders to secure renewed budget allocations. ### Governance Through Budgeting Governance through budgeting will be a core tool for Glue’s future growth. For example, a governance proposal could allocate 3,000,000 tokens to an entity to purchase a company with a significant number of credit card terminals. This acquisition could enable the Glue Network to implement a Point-of-Sale credit card solution, driving further adoption. However, such initiatives will only proceed if Glue token holders vote in favor. This model ensures that the foundation’s initial allocation is designed to deplete relatively quickly, making the foundation and founders accountable to token holders for their performance. By tying the renewal of operational funds to governance votes, Glue ensures that the foundation remains focused on delivering value to the network and its stakeholders. ### A Multi-Entity Approach #### Decentralising Operations and Control One critical advantage of Glue’s governance and treasury management approach is that it facilitates a more decentralised, multi-entity structure. Most Layer 1 networks are operated by a single, centralised entity, often leading to issues of control and lack of accountability. Our goal is to avoid this centralisation and instead promote a diverse and decentralised operational framework. #### Proposed Structure The Glue foundation will initially serve as the primary entity, but as the network and its staff grow, multiple entities should emerge. These entities will be funded directly by the network through governance votes, ensuring that control remains with the token holders rather than being concentrated within the foundation. Future budget allocations to the Glue foundation should therefore be relatively minor. # Future Role of the Glue Foundation 1. #### Setting the Roadmap One of the most crucial functions of the foundation will be to set the overall roadmap for the network. Every six months, the foundation should release key focus areas for the network. This roadmap will help align efforts across the network, although entities are of course free to pursue their own initiatives if they choose. For example, in an initial six-month cycle, the foundation could propose three main focuses: acquiring 250,000 users, developing a ZK Layer, and launching a major initiative to fund Service Layer companies. 2. **Public Comment and Consensus** The proposed roadmap will be open for public comment and amended as necessary to achieve consensus. This iterative process ensures that the roadmap reflects the collective vision of the community and stakeholders. Competing roadmaps could easily emerge as well. 3. **Soliciting Bids** Once consensus on the roadmap is achieved, the foundation will solicit bids for work that is relevant to hitting its goals. For example, an advertising agency might propose a $5,000,000 budget to acquire 250,000 users. The foundation’s role will be to solicit, compare, and analyse these bids, then publish their findings. However, the actual funding will be determined by a token holder vote. 4. **Global Voting** The global votes will focus on major line items to keep the process manageable. Initially, this should be relatively straightforward. The foundation will advocate for the proposed investments, attempting to convince token holders of their merits. Successful votes will result in the funds being dispersed via runtime upgrades, allowing entities to execute the plans. Traditional contracts will likely be managed by the foundation to ensure legal accountability for the service providers. 5. **Ongoing Evaluation and Adjustment** This process will be cyclical. If an advertising agency excels, perhaps acquiring 400,000 users instead of the targeted 250,000, the foundation will likely propose extending their budget in the next vote. Conversely, if a service provider developing the ZK Layer 2 underperforms, they will be unlikely to receive future grants. ### Achieving True Decentralisation This multi-entity approach will drive genuine decentralisation. Unlike traditional networks where centralised foundations dominate operations regardless of how decentralised the technology is, Glue will progressively involve more entities in the network's growth and development. By decentralising both the technology and the operations, Glue ensures that its ecosystem remains robust, dynamic, and truly community-driven. ### Near-Term Plans While we cannot predict the exact content of the first governance votes nor of course if they will pass, we anticipate that they will include several key proposals critical for the initial growth and stability of the Glue ecosystem. ### Allocation for Liquidity Incentives Ensuring meaningful liquidity within the Glue ecosystem is essential for a seamless user experience. We will propose an allocation of Glue tokens to provide liquidity incentives across various protocols on the network. These incentives are designed to attract liquidity providers, ensuring that users can transact with minimal slippage and enjoy a robust and dynamic marketplace. ### Allocation for User Acquisition and Branding Building the Glue brand and attracting users is paramount to our long-term success. We expect to propose allocating funds to an advertising agency to spearhead a comprehensive branding campaign and a direct response user acquisition effort. This initiative aims to raise awareness of Glue, highlight its unique advantages, and drive substantial user growth from the outset. ### Investment in Technology To maintain our position as a leader in blockchain technology development, we will advocate for a significant budget dedicated to advancing Glue's technological capabilities. This includes ongoing research and development, improving existing protocols, and exploring innovative solutions to enhance the network's functionality and scalability. ### Commitment to Security A cornerstone of Glue’s value proposition is providing a superior user experience through enhanced security. The initial budget proposal will include a substantial allocation to one or more security providers. This investment will ensure that the network remains secure, resilient, and capable of protecting users' assets and data. ### Ongoing Adaptation The above list represents our current priorities but is neither exhaustive nor definitive. As Glue continues to evolve, the specifics of our budget proposals will adapt to the network's needs and the community's feedback. Our governance model is designed to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that resources are allocated where they can have the most significant impact. The initial governance votes will set the tone for our decentralised approach, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, efficiency, and community-driven development. # Addressing Potential Concerns and Educating Token Holders {% hint style="info" %} Educating token holders about the benefits and responsibilities of Glue's governance model is critical to its success. By understanding the value of a flexible, decentralised treasury, token holders can make informed decisions that support the network's growth and sustainability. This collaborative approach ensures that Glue remains dynamic, resilient, and capable of adapting to the evolving landscape of blockchain technology. {% endhint %} ### The Challenge of Flexible Allocation One inherent risk in Glue's approach to governance and treasury management is the uncertainty surrounding how token holders will perceive and react to this flexible and decentralised model. Historically, token holders often demand a clear, predefined allocation of tokens for the foreseeable future. This has become the norm, even though it significantly restricts a network's ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. ### The Need for Education To successfully implement Glue's innovative approach, we must educate token holders on the benefits of a flexible, decentralised treasury. Token holders need to understand that they effectively "own" a share in the unallocated tokens and that these tokens are not a threat to the token price. Instead, they represent a pool of resources that can be strategically deployed to enhance the network's value and drive long-term growth. ### Addressing Concerns Some token holders may initially be concerned about the potential impact of unallocated tokens on the market. It's crucial to communicate that these tokens are subject to governance votes, ensuring that any future distributions are made with careful consideration of their impact on token supply and market dynamics. Token holders have the power to vote on how these tokens are used, including the theoretical option to burn them. While burning the treasury tokens might provide a short-term boost to the token price, it would be a short-sighted move that undermines Glue's long-term potential. The focus should be on using the treasury to fund initiatives that drive adoption, innovation, and network value. ### Guiding Future Allocations To maintain a healthy and productive governance process, it is essential to avoid allocating large tranches of tokens for non-productive or vague purposes such as "community development" without clear, actionable plans. Instead, each proposal should be evaluated on its potential to increase token float, enhance utility, and drive meaningful growth. By fostering a well-informed and engaged community, Glue can leverage its decentralised treasury to support strategic initiatives that align with the network's long-term vision. This approach not only preserves flexibility but also empowers token holders to actively participate in shaping the future of Glue. # Understanding Glue

This section aims to provide a detailed understanding of Glue Blockchain's vision, philosophy, and practical strategies. We have compiled a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you grasp the core principles guiding our ecosystem. From our approach to ecosystem development to our unique philosophy on roadmaps and tokenomics, these FAQs will offer you a comprehensive insight into what sets Glue Blockchain apart in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape.

What is Glue?

Glue is an integrated ecosystem running on Substrate. It's a Layer 1 that acts as the central hub and the relay chain of the network, ensuring its security, governance, and compatibility between blockchains. On top of the L1, Glue has three interconnected Layer 2 chains: * Finance L2: EVM-based L2, optimized for DeFi dApps. * Gaming L2: EVM-based L2, optimized for gaming and other non-time-critical use cases. * Asset Transfer L2: This network is used to mint and transfer assets from wallet to wallet. Due to its limited functionality, it is extremely fast and inexpensive, empowering P2P payment use cases.

What is the primary focus of Glue?

Glue Blockchain aims to establish a cohesive ecosystem rather than merely serving as a Layer 1 platform where developers randomly build decentralized applications (dApps). The primary focus is to curate and integrate high-quality dApps within the ecosystem to ensure a seamless and cohesive user experience. ![](/files/DKNhG52csyFHIyX57xO6)![](/files/kQ0DlLh2oxACHCUmuyTb)

What is the overall vision for Glue?

Glue's vision is to create a highly adaptable blockchain ecosystem where various L2 solutions can thrive by making trade-offs suited to their specific needs. By allowing for this level of specialization and maintaining a unified security framework, Glue aims to offer a more dynamic and efficient alternative to both centralized exchanges and more monolithic blockchain networks. We are excited to see how developers will leverage this flexibility to build innovative solutions that enhance the overall usability and performance of the Glue ecosystem.

Why does Glue believe its model is superior?

Every blockchain makes trade-offs, and Glue is no exception. Many existing chains, whether they are L1s or L2s, are general-purpose and make trade-offs to be reasonably good at everything—speed, decentralization, and cost. However, this generalization means they may not excel in any one area. By having use-case optimized L2s, Glue can handle a wide variety of applications and excel in each area. By clustering applications with similar needs into a use case optimized L2s, Glue can offer enhanced scalability, better liquidity management, and improved overall performance. By allowing different L2s to make distinct trade-offs, Glue offers a more nuanced approach that can better serve specific needs while maintaining overall security through its L1.

How do institutional users benefit from Glue?

Institutional users require strong security and user experience. Glue's design emphasizes these aspects by offering secure, well-defined environments that meet fiduciary responsibilities. For example, institutional traders can benefit from Glue’s native multisig features, which allow institutions to set transaction parameters and approval processes, ensuring safe and compliant trading activities. This capability supports institutional participation while safeguarding their operations.

What is Glue's three-year vision?

Glue’s three-year vision revolves around acquiring millions of active users through performance marketing, product refinement, and addressing specific customer pain points. Listen to our co-founder Snapshot discuss this topic in more details [here](https://t.me/gluenet/28000).

# Glue's Technology

Let's explore the foundational technology and architectural principles that drive Glue Blockchain. Understanding the reasons behind Glue's choice of technology, its unique approach to Layer 1 and Layer 2 integration, and how it manages cross-chain communication is crucial for grasping the full potential of the platform. Through a series of FAQs, we address key questions about Glue’s core infrastructure, offering insights into why certain decisions were made and how they contribute to the overall performance and scalability of the ecosystem.

What is the core technology behind Glue?

Glue is built on Substrate, a framework developed by Polkadot. Substrate is open-source and renowned for its robust performance and scalability, making it an ideal choice for Glue’s requirements.

Why Substrate?

The selection of Substrate was based on its ability to handle security efficiently on Layer 1 (L1) while enabling a highly scalable and customizable execution environment on Layer 2 (L2). This separation of concerns enhances the overall performance and flexibility of the Glue network. In essence, Substrate’s architecture allows Glue to maintain a lean L1 focused solely on security, while delegating execution tasks, including smart contracts, to specialized L2 environments.

How does Glue handle different use cases and needs?

Glue’s strategy involves clustering use cases with similar requirements onto a single, use-case optimized L2 chain. This method ensures that applications with compatible needs, such as those requiring high decentralization or low transaction latency, are grouped together. By doing so, Glue provides a more efficient and effective platform while avoiding the pitfalls of having a single chain for each application.

How does Glue’s architecture differ from traditional Layer 1 and Layer 2?

Glue’s architecture introduces a significant innovation by segregating security and execution between L1 and L2 layers. The L1 in Glue is dedicated exclusively to ensuring security and validating blocks produced by various L2s. It does not handle smart contracts or other complex tasks, which are instead managed by L2s. This separation allows the L1 to operate more efficiently, focusing solely on token transfers and staking for validation. The L2s, on the other hand, handle smart contracts and other execution tasks, with each L2 tailored for specific use cases such as finance or gaming.

What is the main advantage of Glue’s approach to Layer 1 and L2s?

The main advantage of Glu’s approach is that security is focused on L1, while censorship resistance can be tailored and optimized on L2.

In simple terms, how will L2s communicate with each other on Glue?

Glue uses a protocol called Cross-Chain Messaging (XCM) to facilitate communication between Layer 2 (L2) chains. Unlike Ethereum, where inter-chain messaging often requires oracles or bridges, Glue's L2s are directly connected through a native relay chain. This setup allows messages to be passed seamlessly, including executing smart contracts across different L2s. The system ensures that messages are reliably executed, enhancing cross-chain composability.

Does Glue connect with other blockchains?

Yes, Glue is integrating with LayerZero to create a canonical bridge that will connect Glue to other blockchain networks. This integration aims to enhance interoperability across different ecosystems, allowing Glue users to interact with a broader range of blockchains seamlessly. See the announcement [here](https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1807853114969805332) ![](/files/lJ0FmMmfhC69cW3LSjBi)

# Glue Layer 1 Validation ## What is a Substrate Address and Why Do You Need It? In the Glue blockchain ecosystem, bonding and security is managed on the lower layer, the Relaychain. The Glue Relaychain is built on substrate and therefor recognises a different encryption algorithm. To interact across the ecosystem, when necessary, your account’s address is converted into a substrate address. Your EVM address and derived Substrate address are linked, so you control both with the same wallet. This address is needed whenever you are directly reading the other layers via a block explorer. For full transparency, when connecting your wallet to a page that leverages a Substrate address, we will present it to you. This allows you at any time to verify what is happening across the multiple layers of the Glue ecosystem. The Relaychain exists specifically to ensure all multi level chains can work together, keeping all of the benefits and minimising the downside of multiple networks. ## Viewing the Relaychain To view the Glue Relaychain, you can visit an open source explorer such as [polkadot.js.org](http://polkadot.js.org) and enter in a public web socket. You can find a Glue hosted web socket [HERE](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss://mainnet-relay-ws.m11.glue.net#/addresses). Add your derived address to your address book. This will allow you to track and quickly check anything as needed. 1. Copy the Derived Address from the Glue Hub. 2. Press 'Add Contact'.

3. Paste it into the contact popout and give it a name.

## View Your Vault Balances After adding your derived address, you can begin scouting through the vaults [HERE](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss://mainnet-relay-ws.m11.glue.net#/chainstate). Specify the lookup parameters to find your total stake. 1. Select `incentivizedVesting` as the “State Query”. 2. Select `stake(AccountId32)` as the “function”. 3. Select your created address as the “Option\”. 4. Press the “+” on the right hand side.

The stake will present without decimal places. So you can remove the last 18 numbers to see your bond in whole GLUE.

If you wish to go a step further and see into each Vault. You can do so with the same screen, under the following parameters. 1. Select `incentivizedVesting` as the “State Query”. 2. Select `poolMembers(u32, AccountId32)` as the “function”. 3. Select the PoolId under “u32” Note: The pool IDs is your vault identifier. The Identifiers (Vault IDs) are outlined below. 4. Select your created address as the “Option\”. 5. Press the “+” on the right hand side.

## Vault IDs

For Founders

Pool ID 4: Bonding period of 3 months. Pool ID 5: Bonding period of 6 months. Pool ID 6: Bonding period of 12 months. Pool ID 7: Bonding period of 6 months. Pool ID 8: Bonding period of 12 months.

For Seed/Early Investors

Pool ID 9: Bonding period of 3 months. Pool ID 10: Bonding period of 6 months. Pool ID 11: Bonding period of 12 months.

For Current Vaults

Pool ID 12: Bonding period of 6 months. Pool ID 13: Bonding period of 12 months. Pool ID 14: Bonding period of 24 months.

## View Your Participation in Network Validation {% hint style="warning" %} You can join and commit to pools through this UI. However you will miss out on bonuses from the vaults and you will need to manage all of your bonded positions from this explorer. {% endhint %} If you wish to look deeper into validation and the contributions to the pools. You can find it [HERE](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss://mainnet-relay-ws.m11.glue.net#/staking/pools). If you added your address to your address book within the explorer, you’ll find your address in the pool under your defined name.

# Glue's Use-Case Optimized L2s

Glue uses optimized Layer 2s to enhance scalability and performance.

In this section, we delve into the unique benefits of Glue’s use case optimized model. We explore how clustering similar applications on single Layer 2 solutions enhances scalability, liquidity management, and performance. Additionally, we discuss the advantages of having multiple Layer 2s within the Glue ecosystem, including developer and user benefits, as well as Glue’s innovative cross-L2 communication capabilities and approach to ensuring L2 cooperation and interoperability.

What is a use-case optimized L2?

A use-case optimized Layer 2 (L2) is a specific type of blockchain network designed to handle particular types of applications more efficiently. Instead of one L2 supporting many different applications, which can lead to congestion and inefficiencies, a use-case optimized L2 focuses on a particular category, like finance, gaming, or asset transfer.

What are the benefits of Glue’s use case optimized model?

The use case optimized model offers several advantages: 1. Scalability: By concentrating multiple applications with similar requirements onto a single L2, Glue's model enhances scalability and efficiency. 2. Liquidity Management: This approach reduces liquidity fragmentation by minimizing the number of chains and optimizing the use of resources across multiple applications. 3. Performance: It prevents issues like congestion that could arise if diverse applications were running on the same chain, as seen in traditional app chain models. 4. Synergy: Applications with related use cases can benefit from shared optimizations and efficiencies, making the overall system more cohesive and performant.

What are the benefits of having multiple Layer 2s?

Unlike traditional systems where L2s compete for the same user base and liquidity, Glue’s L2s are economically incentivized to cooperate through the use of a unified Glue token. This alignment fosters a collaborative environment where different L2s can specialize and optimize for various use cases, such as finance, gaming, or other applications.

Does each L2 have its own token?

No. All L2s within the Glue ecosystem will use the Glue token for transactions and gas fees. This unified token approach simplifies the user experience, avoiding the need to manage multiple tokens for different L2s. It also aligns the incentives across the ecosystem, reducing the adversarial nature seen in other systems where different tokens might lead to conflicting interests. ![](/files/CvL1zZHwdQrjXN5oek4e)

What are the benefits for users?

For users, this translates to a more versatile ecosystem where different applications can be tailored to their specific needs without compromising on core functionalities. Additionally, since all L2s operate under the same L1, this setup prevents the fragmentation of liquidity and user bases, which often occurs in more fragmented ecosystems.

What are the benefits for developers?

Developers can select an L2 that best fits their specific needs—whether it’s a gaming L2 with shorter block times, fewer sequencers and fast performance or a finance L2 with higher censorship resistance and greater sequencer numbers. This flexibility allows developers to deploy parts of their applications across different L2s based on their requirements for speed, security, and cost. Additionally, Glue’s architecture supports cross-L2 communication via the relay chain, enabling seamless interactions between L2s.

Is there cross L2 communications?

Yes. Glue’s cross-L2 communication capabilities are a key feature that distinguishes it from other platforms. Through Cross-Chain Messaging (XCM), Glue enables L2s to interact directly with one another without the need for lengthy withdrawal processes to the L1. This capability not only improves scalability but also enhances user experience by reducing wait times and withdrawal limitations. It allows developers to deploy applications that leverage multiple L2s for different functionalities, creating a more flexible and integrated ecosystem.

Can an application use multiple L2s at the same time?

Yes, that is a unique and one of the kind features of Glue.

What happens if one of the Layer 2 solutions fails?

The Layer 2 solutions on Glue operate on independent technology stacks. In the event that one Layer 2 solution encounters issues or becomes overloaded, the other Layer 2 solutions will continue to function normally. The Layer 1 network supports multiple Layer 2 solutions, ensuring that overall network operations remain unaffected even if one Layer 2 solution experiences problems.

How does glue ensure L2 cooperation and interoperability?

The Glue Foundation and core team handle much of the L2 development, fostering an environment where different L2s can be optimized for specific use cases while remaining interoperable. This cooperative model enhances the overall usability and efficiency of the network, focusing on user needs rather than merely developer preferences.

What makes Glue's Layer 2 approach unique compared to Ethereum's?

If you are familiar with how Layer 2’s work on Ethereum, the technical structure is somewhat similar but with very different incentives. For Ethereum, all the L2’s are incentivized to be pretty okay at everything. You don’t really want to have a specialist L2 because suddenly there’s a lot of use cases that don’t really apply to you anymore which hurts the value of your token. The problem with that is of course that it means all the L2’s are generic and compete with each other instead of working together as a holistic product. That’s what Glue does. Our L2’s are usecase optimized (fast and cheap for gaming, high decentralization and uptime for DeFi etc) to be great at a certain subset of uses vs being okay at everything. Also, because all our L2’s use Glue as the token, the incentive is to build the best user experience and help dApp developers build on whatever L2 is best for them instead of trying to make them stick to one L2. Additionally, messages can natively be passed from L2 to L2 with guaranteed security from the L1, effectively it’s native bridging which enables a lot of really cool future use-cases.

# Glue's Security

Security is at the center of Glue's design philosophy.

The following Q\&A addresses the core philosophy behind Glue’s security strategy, we explore the comprehensive approach Glue Blockchain takes towards ensuring security within its ecosystem and how Glue manages and responds to potential threats, and the measures it takes to protect users. We also discuss the platform's commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and the integration of advanced features like multisig to enhance security while maintaining accessibility. ## Glue's Security

What is the philosophy behind Glue’s approach to security?

Our core philosophy emphasizes the necessity for users to feel secure throughout the Glue ecosystem. We recognize that for retail users to fully embrace our platform, they must trust its security, particularly within our designated "Walled Garden." We aim to build confidence by endorsing specific protocols and ensuring they meet our security standards. Our commitment extends beyond merely providing infrastructure; we actively work to address vulnerabilities and mitigate risks that could impact users.

How does Glue plan to address and manage security concerns?

We are implementing ecosystem audits as a key strategy to enhance security. This proactive approach allows us to identify and address potential vulnerabilities within the protocols integrated into our ecosystem. We understand that if a protocol experiences a security breach, it affects Glue users as well. Therefore, our responsibility is to ensure that such issues are addressed promptly, even if the problem originates outside of our direct control. We aim to provide a secure environment by not only responding to incidents but also by preventing them.

What measures will Glue take if a security incident occurs?

We believe it is insufficient to simply distance ourselves from the problem; instead, we are committed to taking concrete actions to support affected users and resolve issues effectively. In the event of a security incident, Glue will actively engage with law enforcement to investigate and address the situation. Our response includes efforts to identify scammers and recover lost funds where possible.

How does Glue communicate its security measures and updates?

We are dedicated to maintaining transparency with our users about our security measures and any updates related to our platform. Regular communication will include detailed reports on security audits, updates on new features or improvements, and information on how we are addressing any emerging threats. Our aim is to keep users informed and reassured about the ongoing efforts to protect their experience on Glue.

How does Glue prioritize accessibility while maintaining security?

Glue is committed to achieving a balance between user accessibility and security. The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to learn, with the goal of enabling users to become proficient within half a day or less. At the same time, Glue places a strong emphasis on security to protect users from scams and other risks. Although perfect solutions may not be available immediately, Glue’s focus is on improving accessibility to drive broader adoption. The platform targets retail users, differentiating itself from more complex DeFi platforms by providing a user-friendly experience that encourages daily use.

How does the multi-sig (multi-signature) help security?

From a product perspective, it's important to note that multisig (multi-signature) is natively built into both Layer 1 and Layer 2. This native integration simplifies its use and enables a range of other applications beyond just wallets. This makes the multisig feature powerful and versatile, supporting many use cases while offering improved security. The native multisig capability allows third parties to build services on top of Glue. For example, a security company could act as an additional signatory, providing an extra layer of approval for transactions. This prevents unauthorized access to your wallet, as any significant changes would require multiple approvals, ensuring security. This feature is not just limited to wallets but also extends to other applications, like financial advisories and institutional trading, offering a robust security mechanism and operational flexibility.

How does Glue address security concerns, such as bridge vulnerabilities?

Glue uses LayerZero and Stargate technologies, which have undergone rigorous security reviews. By relying on these proven solutions, Glue minimizes risks associated with cross-chain transactions. In the unlikely event of a breach, Glue is prepared to engage in recovery efforts. Read about Glue & LayerZero partnership [here](https://medium.com/@GlueNet/building-bridges-glue-integrates-layerzero-technology-for-cross-chain-transfers-70048760f920).

## Glue Security Fund

What is Glue Security Fund?

The Glue Security Fund aims to address security proactively by funding audits for companies on our platform, which enhances user safety.

How is Glue Security Fund, funded?

Glue Security Fund is established from minimal transaction fees and is used to support security initiatives, such as auditing projects and recovering funds from malicious activities.

Will there be a bug bounty program for Glue?

The bug bounty program is still in development, and we’re exploring various options to integrate it effectively with our security measures. Join our [official channels](/about-glue/official-links) to stay in the loop and to not miss any announcements.

Will the Glue Security Fund be open to developer?

Yes. The Glue Security Fund is designed to be open to community input. Proposals for the deployment of capital from the fund can be submitted and voted on by the community. This approach allows developers to contribute ideas and work on enhancing security practices and tools, thereby accelerating the development of robust security measures.

What is Glue’s approach to the high costs associated with security audits?

Security audits can indeed be prohibitively expensive, often far exceeding what is necessary. Historically, the costs have been inflated, which can be a barrier for many projects. To address this, Glue is establishing the Glue Security Fund, which will cover the cost of audits for major, integrated, or strategic partners within the Glue ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance overall system security, provide financial relief to developers, and encourage more projects to build on Glue. By handling audits ourselves, we can ensure that the cost is manageable and that projects have an incentive to maintain high security standards.

How does Glue plan to handle security audits to ensure that they are effective?

One issue with current audit practices is that some projects receive audit reports with significant vulnerabilities but choose to ignore them, leading to potential exploits. At Glue, we aim to rectify this by ensuring that audit results are handled transparently. Our goal is to address vulnerabilities openly and help projects fix them before launch, rather than allowing issues to be hidden. This approach helps prevent exploits and ensures that projects are held accountable for security issues.

# Glue's Service Layer

Access essential services such as insurance, accounting, customer support, and more.

Glue's service layer is designed to enhance user experience by offering customizable services like customer support, insurance, and advanced wallet features. This is Glue's innovative approach to integrating service providers directly into its ecosystem. This approach not only aims to improve user satisfaction but also opens up new business opportunities for service providers through a built-in revenue-sharing model. We also touch on topics such as the potential need for KYC in certain scenarios, the benefits of blockchain-based insurance, and how Glue plans to maintain a secure and user-friendly environment.

What is a service layer?

The Service Layer on Glue is a built-in framework that allows users to select and pay for various blockchain-based services, such as customer support, insurance, and advanced wallet features, directly through the platform. It enables service providers to generate recurring revenue while offering users a flexible, customizable experience to manage their crypto assets efficiently. The Glue Service Layer functions like an app store for blockchain-based third-party services. Users can select and pay for various services, such as insurance or tax tracking, directly through the Glue Hub. ![](/files/xV92FNp05dMGti4xEIBv)

How does the service layer work?

Service providers will have a built-in revenue model on Glue. Users can choose and pay for services, like customer support, through a fee-sharing mechanism integrated into the blockchain. This allows for scalable, recurring revenue opportunities for service providers and offers users the flexibility to switch providers easily. The goal is to create a competitive environment where users can select services that best meet their needs, ranging from premium support to insurance and advanced wallet features. The built-in revenue model ensures that service providers are incentivized to deliver high-quality support, making it easier for users to manage their crypto assets securely and efficiently. This focus on service and user choice is expected to significantly enhance user satisfaction and adoption of blockchain technology. Learn more about it [here](/white-papers/white-paper-service-layer).

How do service providers improve user experience?

When people choose a bank, they often prioritize the quality of service. Crypto has largely ignored the importance of customer service, which has been a barrier to broader adoption. Most users rely on centralized exchanges because they offer some level of service, even if it’s not exceptional. Glue aims to change this by building an ecosystem of service providers, rather than providing services directly. Glue's approach to integrating service providers directly into the blockchain allows for a customizable and high-quality user experience. Users can choose service providers based on their needs and preferences, ensuring they receive the level of service they expect. This system encourages a competitive marketplace, driving providers to offer better and more innovative services.

Can you give an example of a service?

of course. For instance, users could opt into a service that monitors their blockchain addresses and automatically aggregates transaction data to provide comprehensive tax statements at the end of the year. This service would streamline the currently cumbersome process of manually tracking and reconciling transactions for tax purposes, leveraging the public nature of blockchain data to simplify and automate the process. In another example, a security company could act as an additional signatory, using Glue's natively built multi-sig feature, providing an extra layer of approval for transactions. This prevents unauthorized access to your wallet, as any significant changes would require multiple approvals, ensuring security. ![](/files/GNUqIZhDHuNHH2vAhmuM)

Are there unique service layer concepts being developed?

Yes, community members have proposed innovative ideas. For example, one concept involves using micro-contributions from transactions to fund token bundles, diversifying portfolios automatically. This is akin to "round-up" savings applications but tailored for crypto. Such ideas highlight the flexibility and creativity that Glue's service layer enables. Have an idea? Tell us about it [here](/about-glue/official-links).

How does Glue's service layer create new business opportunities?

An innovative idea for Glue's service layer is a micro-investment feature. Similar to how individuals might allocate a portion of their income to a 401(k) or savings account, users could choose to set aside a small amount from each transaction for investment purposes. For example, a user could opt to allocate 10 cents from every transaction into a managed investment fund that invests in crypto ETFs or other diversified assets. This service would allow users to gradually build a savings or investment portfolio passively, ensuring that even if they engage in high-risk trading activities, they are still consistently investing in more stable assets. This type of service is attractive because it automates the investment process, making it easy for users to save and invest without requiring active management. Glue facilitates this by providing an easy-to-use interface where users can enable these services with a simple click. This ease of use, combined with the potential for automatic and recurring investments, makes it a compelling service for users and a lucrative business opportunity for providers. By incorporating a revenue-sharing model directly into the blockchain, Glue ensures that service providers have a clear, scalable, and recurring revenue stream. This approach will help attract high-quality service providers, who can offer a range of services from tax support to investment management, all aimed at enhancing the overall user experience on the Glue platform.

Under what circumstances would someone need to complete a KYC?

Currently, there are no KYC requirements for interacting with Glue’s platform directly. Our interactions are designed to be permissionless. However, if we introduce features involving third-party providers, such as credit card payments, KYC might be necessary for those specific transactions. It is important to note that if we ever incorporate on-chain KYC, it would likely be handled through third-party services, and we would ensure that user privacy is maintained as much as possible.

How does insurance work?

The Glue Service Layer allows users to opt-in for insurance services provided by third-party companies. This enables users to pay a fee per transaction for insurance coverage, providing additional protection against risks. Users would pay a fee per transaction to insure their transactions. These fees are typically in the low single-digit cents. This model allows for flexible, consumption-based pricing, where users pay only for the services they use, similar to how apps are downloaded and used on a smartphone. This approach aims to make the crypto ecosystem more accessible and secure for new users by offering familiar services in a consumption-based format.

How do you address the risk of fraud in blockchain-based insurance?

Fraud is a challenge in any insurance system, including blockchain-based insurance. However, the risk is mitigated through several measures. First, insurance payouts would generally require a KYC process, which helps to de-anonymize users and reduce the potential for fraudulent claims. Additionally, insurance coverage in the crypto space is often restricted to specific protocols and scenarios. Just as traditional insurance excludes certain risks, crypto insurance is designed to cover only pre-defined conditions. This approach helps to prevent misuse and ensures that coverage is only provided for legitimate claims.

Has there been interest or sign-ups from service providers?

While the term "signed up" may not strictly apply, several parties have expressed interest in building on the platform. The team has also considered ideas for service layer implementations, including features like token aggregation and savings mechanisms. If market demand doesn’t address these ideas, Glue might develop proof-of-concept solutions itself.

Interested in being a service provider?

Great, just visit [here](https://glue.net/service-layer/) and get in touch.

# Glue Hub

Access crypto analytics and key DeFi tools in one central Hub.

The [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/) serves as a central, user-friendly interface that aggregates various protocols, simplifying the user experience and reducing the complexity often associated with interacting with decentralized applications. Through this Q\&A, we explore how the [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/) not only benefits users by providing easy access to the best execution prices and yields but also supports developers by offering a platform that drives traffic and user engagement.

What is Glue Hub?

The [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/) aims to aggregate all the quality protocols on Glue into a single, user-friendly front end. The goal isn't to limit users to a specific protocol but to provide a comprehensive interface that simplifies the user experience. For instance, if a user visits a blockchain’s website and look at the ecosystem and sees a list of multiple decentralized exchanges (DEXs) with no descriptions, it’s overwhelming. Here the end users typically don’t want to research multiple protocols in depth, just to make a simple trade. [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/) solves this by aggregating these protocols into one interface, allowing users to trade against the best execution prices without needing to understand each underlying protocol. The same principle applies to other functionalities like lending and NFT platforms. Users can find the best yield from reputable protocols, and the interface will handle deposits and withdrawals automatically. This abstraction of protocols into a router-based front end makes it easy for users, especially those new to crypto, to engage with the ecosystem without a steep learning curve.

Does Glue Hub require KYC?

There is no KYC required to use the Glue Hub as it is a fully decentralized system, not a centralized exchange. Some of our third party integrations might need KYC for large amounts (if you want to onboard funds via a wire transfer for example with our partner Banxa).

How does the Glue hub maintain a non-custodial framework?

The Glue hub is a totally non-custodial frontend. All it does is connect you directly to smart contracts that live on the Glue blockchain. This means that neither we, the Glue team, nor anyone else has centralized control over your funds. If you are buying BTC, the blockchain and the smart contract ensure that your counterparty in fact has BTC, fully transparent and guaranteed settlement is one of the huge advantages of blockchains in general!

How does Glue Hub's design helps developers?

For developers, [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/) offers a streamlined path to traffic and user engagement. By being integrated into the Hub, they gain exposure and traffic without extensive marketing efforts. This benefits developers who prefer focusing on coding rather than marketing. While those who enjoy marketing can still build their brands independently, the Hub significantly reduces the burden of user acquisition for the more tech-focused developers. ![](/files/3cGfE4i6BgcTqmsXWczi)

Aren't CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap competitors to Glue Hub?

Yes, [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/) currently competes with CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap. The Glue Hub, offers a more flexible and user-friendly experience compared to the competitors. It features a more intuitive interface and better optimization for mobile use.

What sets Glue Hub apart from competitors?

Upcoming features are expected to enhance the platform further, aiming to offer comprehensive functionality similar to that of leading platforms like Coinbase. The goal is to attract users initially with strong token monitoring capabilities and then introduce them to Glue Network’s token purchasing features, positioning Glue as a marketing tool to drive user engagement rather than just a product.

What is the process for listing new tokens on the Glue Hub?

The Glue network will operate as a permissionless platform, allowing anyone to create tokens and deploy smart contracts. There will be no central authority controlling listings. However, liquidity incentives will be structured based on user demand and preferences. The platform will focus on providing a broad range of tokens and ensuring user education and safety. Decisions about listing new tokens will be influenced by the community's needs and the availability of liquidity. ![](/files/uOgEriUVNO3rzH12gmW2)

What does 'quality over quantity' actually mean?

Glue Blockchain intends to identify and support the best dApps, promoting high-quality projects and fostering their integration with other dApps. While the platform will be permissionless, allowing anyone to build and deploy dApps, there will be a focus on curating user-friendly and high-quality dApps, including creating a unified front end and common design language similar to the experience provided by App store. Unlike many Layer 1 platforms that prioritize the number of projects as a measure of success, Glue Blockchain emphasizes creating a curated and cohesive ecosystem. This approach mirrors successful practices from the Web 2.0 era, where cohesive user experiences and common design languages are standard, but it is relatively novel in the Layer 1 blockchain space. The rationale is to avoid the proliferation of low-quality projects that can often accompany a large number of dApps. By focusing on fewer, high-quality dApps, Glue Blockchain aims to ensure that each dApp is well-integrated, thoroughly audited, and provides a superior user experience.

What is Glue's integration with Banxa, and how does it enhance the user experience?

Banxa facilitates global fiat onboarding through methods like credit cards and wire transfers, covering countries across the globe. The integration is designed to be seamless within the Glue Hub, enabling users to purchase crypto and participate in the ecosystem within minutes. Read further about this partnership [here](https://medium.com/@GlueNet/glue-partners-with-banxa-to-pioneer-retail-adoption-62b553af81dc), and listen to our co-founder Snapshot speak on this matter [here](https://t.me/gluenet/27961).

Will the Glue Hub be fully functional at mainnet launch?

The Glue Hub will be operational at mainnet launch, but certain aspects will not be fully functional on Day 1. For instance, liquidity may initially be limited as assets will need to be bridged, and liquidity providers onboarded. However, key features, such as the DEX, lending protocols, bridging, and Banxa integration, will be technically complete and available. While the foundational technology will be in place, achieving full operational capacity is projected to take Glue Hub into 2025. Listen to our co-founder Snapshot speak on this topic [here](https://t.me/gluenet/28013).

What will be the plan to attract users?

"*This is literally my background for the last 20 years. I have extensive experience in performance marketing and user acquisition. Over the last 15 years, my companies and I have spent over $250 million on advertising campaigns. We know the recipe, we’ve done it before, and we’ll be applying the same proven playbook for Glue.*" \ Snapshot, Glue co-founder You can listen to Snapshot speak on this topic in more details [here](https://t.me/gluenet/28003). The approach centers on building a product that is easy to adopt, as onboarding becomes costly if a product is too complex. Glue’s methods include: * **Affiliate and Referral Programs:** Incentivizing users to grow the network. * **Targeted Media Buys:** Investing in cost-efficient advertising while monitoring acquisition costs. * **Geo-Specific Strategies:** Focusing on regulatory-friendly regions with high demand for Glue’s features to achieve local adoption. * **Testing and Optimization:** Experimenting with various channels to identify and double down on effective strategies. Glue aims to acquire users at competitive costs, potentially around $50 per user, while generating sustainable revenue through platform fees. Unlike many crypto projects, Glue prioritizes long-term engagement over temporary incentives like airdrops, leveraging its team’s extensive experience to scale effectively.

# How Does Glue Compare? This section addresses how Glue Blockchain differentiates itself from other blockchain solutions and traditional models. Through a series of comparisons, we explore how Glue's unique approach sets it apart from other chains like Solana, Avalanche, Polkadot, and Ethereum. Rather than directly competing with these technologies, Glue's focus lies in offering a decentralized alternative to centralized exchanges. This Q\&A will help clarify the distinctions between Glue and other blockchain models, shedding light on the strategic decisions that shape its innovative ecosystem.

Is Glue another Ethereum killer?

Glue’s primary focus is not to compete directly with other blockchains like Ethereum but to offer a compelling alternative to centralized exchanges such as Coinbase, where the majority of crypto transactions currently occur. The aim is to attract users to Glue and then encourage exploration of other blockchain ecosystems. The team believes that there is ample room for multiple platforms in the crypto space. Glue’s vision is to create a superior product for retail users, rather than positioning itself as a direct competitor to Ethereum.

How does Glue's technology compare to other blockchains like Solana, Avalanche or Cosmos?

While it may be tempting to compare Glue directly with other platforms, our goal isn't to compete with other L1s per se. Instead, we aim to offer a compelling alternative to centralized exchanges. Glue's technology is designed to be fully decentralized, unlike centralized exchanges which rely on centralized technology. This decentralization provides a significant advantage in terms of security and user autonomy. Thus, when evaluating Glue, it is more relevant to compare it with centralized exchanges rather than other blockchain platforms. For a more technical explanation, you can refer [here](/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/technology-selection).

How does Glue’s Layer 2 approach differ from that of Polkadot?

While both Glue and Polkadot leverage Substrate for their technology stack, their approaches to L2 implementation and ecosystem dynamics are distinct. In Polkadot, L2 slots are auctioned to third parties, leading to a fragmented ecosystem where different L2s operate independently with their own tokens. This can result in competition rather than collaboration, making it challenging for L2s to specialize and interact fluidly. In contrast, Glue’s approach involves a unified ecosystem where all L2s use the same Glue token. This alignment ensures that L2s are economically motivated to cooperate rather than compete.

Does Glue implement app chains in its architecture?

Glue does not specifically use app chains. An app chain typically refers to a layer 2 (L2) chain that is highly specialized and optimized for a single application, often connected to a relay chain. This model, seen in ecosystems like Cosmos and Polkadot, involves a dedicated chain managed by a single entity for a particular use case. While this approach has advantages in terms of customization, it can lead to significant fragmentation of liquidity, with numerous underutilized chains if each app operates on a separate chain.

What are the differences between Glue's model and the app chain model?

Glue’s model focuses on use case optimization rather than app chains. Rather than dedicating a separate chain for each application, Glue aims to identify common parameters across multiple use cases and cluster applications with similar needs onto a single L2 chain. This approach seeks to address the liquidity fragmentation issue inherent in the app chain model by consolidating multiple applications onto a single, optimized L2 that caters to a group of use cases with shared characteristics.

# NOT a Roadmap ## This is NOT a roadmap. The items listed below are not fully planned out, some have seen progress, while others remain purely conceptual. There are no timelines associated with any of them. These are ideas we would love to bring to life someday, given the right resources. This begs a couple of questions:

Does Glue have a roadmap?

In short: No. Roadmaps in the tech industry, especially in crypto, often promise more than what can be deliver. While we don't release detailed long-term roadmaps, we provide high-level product visions and mockups of future features to give users an idea of our direction. Instead of a rigid roadmap, Glue has a backlog of ideas and tickets that are prioritized based on user needs, product requirements, and market conditions. This approach allows for flexibility and responsiveness to changing circumstances.

What is Glue's roadmap philosophy?

Our philosophy is to announce features when they are nearly ready for launch and to market around imminent releases. This avoids the pitfalls of over-promising and under-delivering. Although this approach may be frustrating in the initial months, it leads to a steady cadence of feature rollouts and ensures that our marketing efforts are focused on tangible, deliverable products. Crypto is highly volatile, and priorities can shift rapidly. For instance, if NFTs become a significant trend next month, we might pivot to focus on an NFT project. This flexibility ensures we remain relevant and responsive to the market. By managing user expectations realistically and avoiding the trap of rigid roadmaps, we ensure that our development efforts are efficient and aligned with actual market needs. This pragmatic approach ultimately benefits both the users and the development team, leading to a more reliable and satisfying user experience.

The purpose of this list is to provide a directional overview of our product vision, not to serve as a definitive guide to deliverables. For any items that do move forward, expect substantial iteration and changes along the way. Many of these ideas might never be implemented at all. More importantly, many, hopefully most of these will be implemented by third parties. We don’t want to do all of them ourselves, but we really want those products to exist on Glue. With that disclaimer in mind, here we go! *** ### Auto-Chain Swaps Glue’s aim and ambition is to offer a decentralized alternative to centralized exchanges. To achieve this, ensuring a wide range of tradable tokens is crucial. Centralized exchanges gained significant traction when altcoins began rising in prominence, and they responded by listing as many as possible. Our goal is similar, though Glue will achieve this in a permissionless and decentralized manner. Our strategy breaks into two key components. 1. Native Liquidity: Glue will offer incentives for users to bridge tokens and provide liquidity on Glue's native DEXs. This native liquidity will serve as the backbone of trading on Glue, with a significant percentage of trades ideally running through this system. 2. Other-Chain Liquidity: While native liquidity will work well for tokens with high trading volumes, it’s unrealistic to expect the Glue ecosystem to attract liquidity for every low-market-cap coin. These tokens will likely remain on other chains, with low liquidity and limited markets. Addressing this challenge will be a major focus after the launch. One of the biggest annoyances in trading altcoins is managing dozens of wallets across numerous chains. It’s easy to lose track of them, which is why many people prefer centralized exchanges where everything is accessible from a single interface. Our goal for Glue is to offer a similar level of convenience, but in a decentralized way. Here’s how we envision Auto-Chain Swaps working on the [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/): 1. You want to trade a low cap recently launched project. You want to enter this trade for 10,000 tokens at a limit price of $0.40 and you have $4,000 USDg to spend. 2. The Glue Hub checks for native liquidity on Glue first. If it found sufficient liquidity natively, then great, swap. If not, it’s time for step 3. 3. A modal informs you that while there is no native liquidity, the trade can be executed on another chain, for example Avalanche. With an option to bridge the tokens back to Glue. You opt to proceed. 4. In the background, the Glue Hub converts your USDg to USDC and uses Stargate to bridge the $4,000 worth of USDC to Avalanche. 5. You approve the trade on Avalanche on Glue Hub and the trade happens. 6. Another transaction then automatically bridges the tokens back to Glue for you.

The flow chart of Auto-Chain Swaps. The user does not need to leave the Glue Hub during the process or do any manual bridging or converting to other chains.

That’s it. The entire process is done within the Glue Hub. With no need to switch between exchanges, wallets or chains. This is technically challenging, but it’s a top priority for us and crucial to achieving a seamless user experience. *** ### Liquidity Router A primary focus post-launch will be developing a Liquidity Router. This router will enable both the off-chain liquidity described earlier and allow third-party DEXs to integrate with Glue and benefit from the Glue Hub user base. > ***“The Glue Hub's mission is to ensure users get the best execution price on trades—period”***\ > SnapShot – Glue Founder The concept is straightforward: While Glue has its own native DEX, we are committed to ensuring that sending volume to it never comes at a cost to users. To achieve this, we’ll implement a router, and the Glue Hub frontend will be designed to run through this router. This means any DEX that deploys on Glue will have equal access to trading volume as the Glue DEX. The DEX offering the best final execution price—whether it’s the Glue DEX, a third-party DEX, or an off-chain DEX—will receive the trade. User experience is our top priority. The goal is to implement this router seamlessly so that users don’t need to know or care which DEX the trade is routed through. The router ensures the best price, the Glue Hub provides the frontend, and our growing ecosystem of third-party developer DEXs will be able to tap into all of this. *** ### Don't Miss The Boat. Again! Maybe it’s just us, but we constantly lose track of tokens on other chains. Most of them are worthless relics from projects that fizzled out, but every so often, we stumble upon something that actually went big—only to find out we missed the boat, and it’s tanked again, which is always a little heart breaking. To save everyone from this same fate, we’re building a tool that helps you avoid the chaos of scattered tokens. Here’s how it works: 1. Input all your wallet addresses into the Glue Hub (we’re still working on a solution for when you forget an address, but we’ll tackle that one eventually). 2. The Glue Hub will scan across all chains to find tokens that might actually be worth something. 3. The Glue Hub will then offer you the option to bridge valuable tokens back to the Hub, so everything lives in one place. The Hub will handle the entire bridging process in the background. It’ll simply alert you with something like, “Hey, that meme coin you bought on Avalanche three years ago is actually worth something now. Want to bridge it to Glue?” You just click “Yes” and watch the magic happen. 4. Once everything’s on Glue, you can either keep your tokens safely in one spot or trade them away! Of course, there’s a bit of a selfish angle here beyond just saving everyone the hassle of cleaning up their legacy wallets: it’ll be great for Glue’s TVL. *** ### A Better Wallet If there’s one thing most crypto natives can agree on, it’s that wallets kind of suck. We’ve got some ideas that take a very different approach from traditional wallets, aiming to make them more user-friendly and intuitive. While we’ve made some progress, we’re not quite ready to share the details just yet. But rest assured, this will be a major focus for us. Without wallets that are simple, secure, and easy to understand, getting retail users to embrace self-custody will remain an uphill battle. *** ### App for Easy Payments One of the use cases we always expected would bring crypto to the masses is a PayPal or Venmo competitor. Blockchain is the perfect technology to make those services cheaper, better, and truly global. That’s why Glue is working on an app that leverages our Asset Transfer L2 to create a super simple way to transfer tokens from one user to another. It will be fully decentralized yet incredibly easy to use! The long-term goal is to enable payments at credit card terminals, making crypto universally accepted—but that part will be a bit more challenging and will take more time to implement. *** ### Options and Perps Options and perpetual contracts (perps) are extremely popular in the crypto world, and we know there’s a strong demand for them. While this is a complex area that requires significant liquidity and expertise to execute properly, we’re optimistic about bringing these products to Glue. We’ll likely partner with an experienced team to make this happen, and we’ve already had some promising discussions on this front. *** ### Name Service Typing in those long, complicated hashes and double-checking every character to make sure you got it right? Yeah, we hate that too. That’s why we’re putting a significant business development effort into launching a top-notch Name Service. Our goal is to natively integrate this into the Glue Hub, making it easy and intuitive to send tokens to your friends or other wallets without the usual hassle. No more worrying about mistyped addresses—just simple, seamless transactions. *** ### Index Funds If you’re into crypto and your family knows it, you’ve probably been hit with this question during every bull market: “I want to get into crypto, what should I buy?” If someone asked you this about the stock market and you genuinely wanted to help, you’d probably recommend something like the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and advise them to sit on it for a long time. Not financial advice of course. NFA. Surprisingly, there aren’t many solid options for doing this in crypto. Index funds of top tokens either don’t really exist or, at the very least, aren’t part of the mainstream conversation. We’re going to change that. To help retail users succeed in crypto, we need to provide a simple, no-brainer answer. That answer should be passive index funds managed in a decentralized way. We’ve considered several different implementations for this. Most likely, the tokens in these index funds should be yield-bearing versions, not just standard tokens like vanilla ETH. The idea is to buy and hold with no additional effort. This could be achieved using staked lending deposits, liquidity provision, restaking derivatives, or even more actively managed yield strategies. We believe people will come up with a lot of innovative ideas; we just need to provide two things: 1. The platform to create and list these strategies. 2. More importantly, the users who want to buy them! That’s where the Glue Hub will truly shine. *** ### Reduce MEV One of our major goals is to give users the best experience possible, and that includes protecting them from being exploited by MEV bots that sandwich their trades. While the implementation is still largely theoretical at this stage, we are committed to making substantial efforts to reduce extractive MEV across the ecosystem. Users shouldn’t have to understand what MEV is or how to avoid it. The Glue Hub will handle all of that for them. This is a challenging problem to solve, but we have some promising ideas involving our partner Acurast's decentralized compute technology. It’s an ambitious goal, but we’re excited to see how it can improve the user experience. *** ## Alright, that's it. For now! We want to build everything. Ambitious? Absolutely. Doable? Probably. Our goal isn’t to build most of these ourselves, but rather to seek out excellent partners and integrate their solutions into the [Glue Hub](https://hub.glue.net/). This approach ensures a seamless and straightforward user experience while remaining decentralized and community-powered. Of course, there are some things we’ll want to build in our own way, especially when we think crypto has missed the mark (looking at you, wallets). And for the stuff we do build, our commitment is to decentralize fully as soon as it's feasible.
# Glue Audit Glue partnered with Hashlock to conduct a security audit of the Glue Layer 1 relay chain and Glue Layer 2 EVM Contracts. Keeping our promise of transparency, we're making the full report public and available for everyone. TL;DR is: > After Hashlocks analysis, the Glue project seems to have a sound and well-tested code base, now that our vulnerability findings have been resolved and acknowledged. Overall, most of the code is correctly ordered and follows industry best practices. The code is well commented on as well. > > To the best of our ability, Hashlock is not able to identify any further vulnerabilities. You can find the full report here. {% file src="/files/JLp2ds1DKeAXHA2M4dY8" %} # Tokenomics At Genesis {% hint style="danger" %} Glue Network has not released a token yet for public trading. Please only follow[ official channels ](/about-glue/official-links)to stay informed. {% endhint %} ## Token Overview The Glue token is a pivotal component of the Glue Network, serving as the primary utility, governance, and gas token within its comprehensive ecosystem. Notably, the Glue token functions as the universal gas token across both the Layer 1 (L1) and all use-case optimized Layer 2 (L2) solutions within Glue. This [Unified Token Model](/white-papers/white-paper-technology-stack/unified-token-model) simplifies transactions, as there is a single gas token that operates seamlessly across the entire Glue ecosystem. ## Genesis Token Allocations The initial distribution at the genesis block is strategically designed to align the interests of various stakeholders and facilitate the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem. * **Seed Contributors**: 0.99% * **Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) Contributors**: 0.37% * **Other Expenses Paid in Tokens**: 0.20% * **Founders Allocation**: 15% (subject to a five-year vesting schedule with a one-year cliff) * **Foundation Allocation**: 10% (earmarked for operational funding and market-making incentives) In total, these allocations account for **26.56%** of the total supply, leaving **73.44%** in the on-chain treasury for future initiatives and ecosystem growth. To learn more, please refer to our [White Paper: Governance](/white-papers/white-paper-governance).

Seed Contributors

* Total Contribution: $2.5 million * Conversion Price: $0.253 per token * Total Tokens Sold: 9,881,422 Seed contributors played a vital role in the initial development of the Glue ecosystem. They were allocated approximately 1% of the total supply at a 30% discount to the LBP's lowest price to compensate for their early investment. You can learn more about this by reading the [Initial Capital Raise](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/summary-of-glues-capital-raising-efforts#initial-capital-raise) section of our white paper.

LBP (Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool) Contributors

* Total Contribution: $2.5 million * Average Price: $0.668 per token * Total Tokens Sold: 3,738,525 LBP contributors participated in a public market event where the price of the token was determined through a liquidity bootstrapping pool (LBP), ensuring a fairer and more dynamic distribution at market rates. The aim of the LBP was to raise $2.5 million, with 0.5% of the total token supply allocated for this purpose. However, the target was successfully reached after only 0.37% of the tokens were sold, leading to an early conclusion of the LBP. You can learn more about this by reading the [Second Capital Raise](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/summary-of-glues-capital-raising-efforts#second-capital-raise) section of our white paper.

Other Expenses Paid in Tokens

* Total Contribution: $500,000 * Conversion Price: $0.253 per token * Total Tokens Sold: 1,976,284 A portion of Glue tokens was allocated to cover early expenses and service providers, compensating them at the seed contributor pricing.

Founders Allocation

The co-founders, Ogle and SnapShot, have been dedicated to developing Glue since 2021, each investing $500,000 of their own funds. To ensure the founders remain committed to the long-term success of the network, 15% of the total supply has been allocated to them. These tokens are subject to a five-year vesting period with a one-year cliff. This means that the founders cannot access any of their allocated tokens for the first year, and thereafter, their tokens will be gradually released over time. Vesting period doesn’t start until TGE (token generation event). You can read the [Founders Tokens](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/founders-tokens) section of our white paper, and see answers from Glue co-founder, Snapshot, [here](https://t.me/gluenet/21022), to learn more.

Foundation Allocation

The Glue Foundation has been allocated 10% of the total token supply. This allocation will be used to manage future token sales, incentivize market makers, and provide operational funding as the ecosystem expands. You can read the [Foundation Allocation](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/foundation-allocation) section of our white paper to learn more.

On Chain Treasury

The remaining tokens will be held in the on chain treasury, representing 73.44% of the total supply. This unallocated portion will be crucial for future growth, development, and strategic initiatives, ensuring that Glue has the flexibility and resources needed to achieve its long-term vision. You can read the [Decentralised Treasury Management](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/decentralised-treasury-management) section of our white paper to learn more.

## Tokenomics At Genesis FAQ

How was the $0.253 per token decided?

The terms of the initial fundraising round were straightforward: contributors received a 30% discount on the price of tokens in the subsequent fundraising round, which ultimately took the form of a Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP). The 30% discount was applied to the lowest price achieved during the LBP. You can learn more about this by reading the [Conversion and Fair Treatment of Seed Stage Contributors](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/valuation-and-token-distribution#conversion-and-fair-treatment-of-seed-stage-contributors) section of our white paper.

Who are the seed round contributors?

This initial round was spearheaded by the two founders, Ogle and Snapshot, each contributing $500,000 at the same terms as all other contributors in the round. In addition to the founders, including SnapShot, a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO), approximately 20 high-net-worth individuals, mostly YPO members, participated. They collectively contributed an additional $1.5 million, bringing the total capital raised to about $2.5 million. The largest contribution besides the founders was $250,000, hence, there are no seed stage whales. You can learn more about this by reading the [Initial Capital Raise](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/summary-of-glues-capital-raising-efforts#initial-capital-raise) section of our white paper.

I am concerned about the unallocated tokens!

We understand that concerns regarding unallocated tokens are common among token holders. However, it is important to note that these unallocated tokens are not merely sitting idle. They are held in a decentralized treasury, controlled through governance votes by all Glue token holders. This ensures that any future distributions or uses of these tokens will be made with careful consideration of their impact on the token supply and overall market dynamics. Additionally, the foundation must demonstrate that they have made prudent decisions and executed effective strategies to receive funding again. The treasury is not at the foundation's disposal to use as they please; rather, it is subject to community oversight. Token holders possess the authority to decide how these tokens are utilized. You can read more about this [here](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/addressing-potential-concerns-and-educating-token-holders#addressing-concerns).

Why does the foundation only receive 10% of the total supply?

The decision to allocate **10%** of the total supply to the treasury is rooted in the belief that excessive funding can lead to inefficiencies and centralization within the ecosystem. A smaller treasury encourages more strategic and responsible use of funds, promoting accountability and ensuring that initiatives funded by the treasury directly contribute to the network's growth and sustainability. Learn more about this by reading [Avoiding Traditional Pitfalls](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/avoiding-traditional-pitfalls) and [Addressing Potential Concerns and Educating Token Holders](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/addressing-potential-concerns-and-educating-token-holders) sections of our white paper.

How does 10% allocation to the foundation align with the governance model?

This allocation strategy aligns with the Glue Network's decentralized governance model by encouraging community involvement in decision-making. With a limited treasury, token holders actively participate in governance votes to determine how funds are allocated, ensuring the community's interests are prioritized. As the foundation is designed to exhaust its funds over time, any potential refunding becomes a governance proposal. If the community is dissatisfied with the foundation's performance, they can propose new ideas and initiatives for funding or choose to fund projects for shorter periods. Learn more by reading the [Decentralised Treasury Management](/white-papers/white-paper-governance/decentralised-treasury-management) section of our white paper.

Why was the LBP stopped early?

The aim of the LBP was to raise $2.5 million, with 0.5% of the total token supply allocated for this purpose. However, the target was successfully reached after only 0.37% of the tokens were sold, leading to an early conclusion of the LBP. \ To quote our co-founder Ogle: *"The price was getting very high, and the raise goal was hit, so we ended early. If we hadn't, fdv would've been even more insane, and anyone buying likely would've been in a precarious position in the nearish future at least. So to protect those investors, we decided to do what we said we'd do and end it, rather than raising more money."*

What is the vesting for the LBP tokens?

There's no vesting for anyone who participated in the LBP for the tokens that they purchased. You can listen to Glue co-founder, Ogle, [here](https://t.me/gluenet/20880), to learn more.

How will the Glue token accrue value over time?

You can listen to Glue co-founder, Snapshot, discussing this topic [here](< https://t.me/gluenet/20904>).

How will Glue attract liquidity and users post-TGE?

Glue employs a strategy called "the vacuum," designed to capture total value locked (TVL) from Day 1. Demonstrations have impressed Tier 1 investors, and plans are in place for strategic DEX and CEX listings. Rather than focusing on short-term crypto hype, Glue aims for organic growth, building a reputation as a platform that steadily climbs the ranks through robust user adoption. Listen to our co-founder Ogle speak on this further [here](https://t.me/gluenet/27950) and [here](https://t.me/gluenet/27947).

Will $GLUE tokens be stakeable?

Yes, Glue tokens can be staked to validate the network. Glue simplifies this process by abstracting L1 validation complexities, enabling users to stake directly through L2. The platform automates cross-chain messaging to ensure a seamless experience. Listen to our co-founder Snapshot discuss this topic [here](https://t.me/gluenet/27970).

# Glue Token Sale {% hint style="success" %} The Glue public sale has reached its fundraising goal and therefore has now closed! Thank you to everyone who participated. {% endhint %}

The long-awaited $GLUE Token Sale is officially live, giving early participants the chance to earn up to **100% bonus tokens** ahead of our Mainnet launch on **January 1 2025**. Everyone is eligible to participate. As a special thank you for supporting our community early, we’re offering significant staking bonuses exclusively for participants who buy $GLUE before our mainnet launch on January 1 2025, and commit to holding $GLUE for the long term. Here are the details: * **Public Sale Marketcap**: \~$105m * **Total Supply**: 1,000,000,000 $GLUE * **Price per Token**: $0.85 * **Token Generation Event (TGE):** 1st of January 2025 ## What is the purpose of $GLUE token? 1. **Securing the Glue network:** The $GLUE token will validate and secure the network, ensuring smooth and secure transactions across our Layer 1, and three Layer 2s. 2. **Gas token:** A minimal amount of $GLUE is required as a transaction fee to power each operation on the network. 3. **Payments across the Glue Hub:** Use $GLUE for transactions within the Glue Hub and our Service Layer. 4. **Governance**: Token holders are able to actively participate in shaping the future of Glue through governance and decision-making. ## What do I need to participate? **USDT** or **USDC** is accepted on the following networks. | Ethereum Mainnet | Base | Avalanche | | ---------------- | ------------------- | --------- | | Solana | Binance Smart Chain | Arbitrum | | Optimism | | | {% hint style="warning" %} Beware of scams, these are the only two legitimate deposit addresses for the Glue token sale: EVM: 0x7A14502AD4a672c5a530Ff299353242ED755e24D Solana: GYrEYwTPakFYNg7eD8kur8y2tifmcxyJbpCqCobsrFeP {% endhint %} ## How To Participate {% hint style="danger" %} The sale has ended. {% endhint %} In the following guide we are going to use USDC on Base. If you are planning on participating on Solana, the steps are the same, just select Solana as your chain and connect your Solana wallet to continue.

First, select the chain you would like to use. Make sure you have enough for gas fees on your selected network. For this guide, let's use Base.

Now, select USDC or USDT. For this guide, let's use USDC.

You can now click on 'Connect Wallet'. For this guide, let's use MetaMask.

You will be prompted by MetaMask to 'Connect with MetaMask'. Click 'Connect'.

Now that your wallet is connected, you can see your wallet balance for the selected asset. In this case, USDC, and you can put in the amount you would like.

I connected the wrong wallet, what do I do?

It's not a problem at all. * Your wallet address will be shown at the bottom. * To change it, click on the address and select 'Manage Wallet'. * ```

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Make sure to review the 'Preview' on the right hand side of the screen. Once ready, click on 'Deposit'. MetaMask will then prompt you with the transaction. Click 'Confirm'.

And that's it. Thank you and congratulations on joining Glue.

Make sure to follow [Glue on X](https://x.com/GlueNet) and join our [Telegram Community](https://t.me/gluenet). ## Fjord Foundry LBP Participants We are also pleased to announce that we will be averaging down the purchase price for participants who acquired $GLUE during our “Mystery Validator Raise.” * The highest sale price during the raise was **$1.40**, and the average price was **$0.75**. * For anyone who purchased $GLUE above **$0.75**, your purchase price will be adjusted down to the average price of **$0.75**. Please note: This adjustment will not impact those whose purchase price was already below **$0.75**.

Can I have an example of the averaging down?

Sure. Lets say you purchased 1,000 GENESIS in the LBP at $1 per token. Without the averaging down, you would recieve 1,000 GLUE. However, as the price is being adjusted in the interest of the community and early supporters, instead of 1,000 GLUE tokens, you will receive 1,333.33 GLUE tokens.

{% hint style="danger" %} The sale has ended. {% endhint %} ## FAQ

I bought tokens but did not receive any $GLUE tokens!!!

You will receive $GLUE tokens at mainnet launch, at a rate of $0.85 per $GLUE. We will make an announcement when your tokens are ready to claim!

Is there a Maximum buy per wallet?

We don’t currently have a hard maximum per wallet but we certainly reserve the right to return some funds if someone were to whale in $50,000,000 without communicating first.

Should I use the same wallet address that I used for the AlphaNet?

No, you are free to use which ever wallet address you like. The sale is open to everyone.

Does this token sale have vesting?

Short answer is: Fully liquid at TGE unless you do the lock-in bonuses. Long Answer is: Participating in this sale offers flexibility based on your preference: if you opt not to lock up your tokens, they’ll be fully liquid at launch. However, choosing a lockup comes with rewards that can significantly enhance your allocation as communicated earlier. It's a trade-off between immediate liquidity and maximizing potential gains through lockup bonuses essentially. You can learn more about this [here](https://medium.com/@GlueNet/glue-token-sale-alphanet-relaunch-f7cb88db6e28)

Do I claim my tokens on the chain I deposited?

No, you'll be able to claim your $GLUE tokens on glue's chain when mainnet is launched.

Can I use my Ledger to participate?

Yes.

Where do I stake and unstake $GLUE?

Staking is not live yet and it is planed to go live shortly. Once live, it will take place on Glue Hub.

Where do the tokens for this sale come from?

The tokens up for sale in the current round are part of the foundation allocation. To learn more, refer to [White Paper: Governance](/white-papers/white-paper-governance) and [Tokenomics At Gensis](/learn/tokenomics-at-genesis) sections.

I participated in the LBP, can I take part in the sale?

Yes of course. Everyone is welcome.

I participated in the LBP, when do I get my tokens?

You will get your tokens and will have the option to stake them and lock them up for bonuses before the TGE and mainnet launch.

# Bonus Vaults The Glue Network offers attractive lockup options to reward participants who commit to long-term involvement in the ecosystem. By locking up your $GLUE tokens, you gain access to significant bonus rewards, which increase depending on the duration of the lockup. These incentives are designed to align community interests, promote stability, and encourage long-term participation. How it works is quite simple: If you lock up your tokens for longer, you get more bonus tokens. You can claim your tokens in two forms: 1. **Liquid** If you claim your tokens in liquid form, you will NOT receive your tokens today. You will get them airdropped to you when trading starts. If you choose this option, you will NOT be able to take advantage of the lockup incentives and will miss out on the bonuses. You will however be able to trade the tokens immediately when trading starts. 2. **Bonded** If you intend to take advantage of the lockup incentives and bonuses, then you will receive your tokens in pre-bonded form. The claims portal will allow you to claim your token and then immediately decide what duration of lockup is desirable to you to participate in. If you are planning on holding, this is the option for you. {% hint style="warning" %} Keep in mind you will NOT be able to sell if you do this until the duration of the lockup period you chose is finished. {% endhint %} You can however, mix and match the two above options. You can claim a portion of your tokens in liquid form and lockup other portions of your tokens for the lockup incentives and bonuses. Please keep in mind, given the decentralized nature of Glue, once you submit your choice of locking up periods, however you might allocate, it is NOT at all possible to change your mind. It is entirely out of our hands given the decentralized nature of Glue and we will not be able to change it. Please choose and decide carefully. ## **Bonus Validator Rewards** Additionally, locked up tokens will receive validator rewards automatically in addition to the lockup incentives and bonuses. This is automatically done for you and therefore there are no additional steps to take to receive validator rewards. While the exact percentage is being finalized, it’s likely to be in the 4-6% range (but could swing higher or lower). Bonuses vest linearly but can be claimed all at once, easy and straightforward. There is a slashing risk so keep that in mind but we think it is rather small. Having tokens validate the network is crucial for decentralization of the network so this is a huge step towards being well decentralized and secure for Glue!

What is slashing?

Slashing is a penalty imposed on validators for improper behavior, such as downtime or attempting to validate fraudulent transactions.

## Claim Process If you participated in both the LBP and the public presale, please note that you’ll need to claim each allocation individually.


Seed/Angel & LBP Participants	If you participated in the Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP), follow this guide to claim your tokens.	/pages/qyBkXcK7mnYrjnVeqQDX	/files/po3du7x9TfOy71InEdk2	/pages/qyBkXcK7mnYrjnVeqQDX
Public Presale Participants	If you joined the public presale, you can claim your tokens by following the these instructions.	/pages/0XJlrgxOFuM6LTYBQDt7	/files/c6QUEPt74RmonAMNtwJZ	/pages/0XJlrgxOFuM6LTYBQDt7

## FAQ

I claimed, but I don't see my liquid Glue Tokens anywhere!?

If you took advantage of the bonus vaults, you will be able to see your bonded balances on Glue Hub, [here](https://hub.glue.net/earn/validating). Glue Hub will NOT show the tokens you chose to receive in liquid form as you will not receive them until trading starts.

Do I need to use the wallet I used in the LBP or Public Presale to be able to claim?

Yes. Just connect it and you should see your balance. If you do not see your balance, please connect with the team via [Official Channels.](/about-glue/official-links)

Is locking up tokens mandatory?

No, it is optional. If you prefer flexibility, you can keep your tokens liquid and ready to trade when trading goes live. However, you won’t receive any bonuses without lockups.

# Seed/Angel & LBP Participants Seed/Angel and LBP participants can take advantage of exclusive lockup options with generous bonuses: * 3-Month Lockup: * Bonus: 15% extra tokens * APR: 60% * 6-Month Lockup: * Bonus: 40% extra tokens * APR: 80% * 12-Month Lockup: * Bonus: 100% extra tokens * APR: 100%

LBP Staking Vaults, exclusive for Seed/Angel and LBP participants

{% hint style="info" %} These vaults are dedicated to Seed/Angel and LBP participants and will ONLY be available before 1/1/25. If you choose to keep your tokens liquid, you will not be able to access the Bonus Staking Vaults afterwards. {% endhint %} ## Claims Process You must use the wallet that you purchased tokens with in the LBP. Just connect it and you should see your balance. If you do not see your balance, please connect with the team via [Official Channels.](/about-glue/official-links) When you claim, you will first sign a transaction to receive your tokens. Then you will be prompted to sign up to three more transactions depending on how much you chose to get liquid vs bonded. After claiming, you will be able to see your bonded balances on Glue Hub, [here](https://hub.glue.net/earn/validating). Glue Hub will NOT show the tokens you chose to receive in liquid form as you will not receive them until trading starts. **Your Decision is Final**\ Once you submit, your choice is locked. You cannot alter your allocation, switch to liquid tokens, or change your decision later. If you skip the bonus vaults now, you’ll permanently miss out on the most favorable bonus rates. This is an irreversible process due to the decentralized nature of Glue. Please review your options carefully before proceeding — this decision cannot be undone. ### Troubleshooting — Update your MetaMask Before Claiming If you are on an outdated version of MetaMask, you should update it first. MetaMask ingests new chain ID’s so if you use an old version that does not yet support Glue, it will give you an error. The version of MetaMask you want is: 12.9.3. To update it, you need to go to the Chrome Extensions page, turn on developer mode and then find the update button for MetaMask. In order to claim, you MUST update your RPC. If you use an outdated one from testnet or Alphanet, the claim process will not work. {% hint style="danger" %} **DO NOT CLAIM WITHOUT UPDATING THE RPC FIRST** {% endhint %} ### Glue Network RPC | Network Name | Glue Mainnet | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | | RPC URL | [https://rpc.glue.net](https://rpc.glue.net/) | | Chain ID: | 1300 | | Currency symbol | GLUE | | Block Explorer URL | [https://explorer.glue.net](https://explorer.glue.net/) |

How To: Add Glue Network to MetaMask

You can follow the following guide to add Glue Network (Mainnet) to your MetaMask. [Adding Glue Network to MetaMask (Mainnet)](/adding-glue-network-to-metamask-mainnet)

How To: Update the RPC in MetaMask

To update the RPC in MetaMask you can follow the following guide: 1. Open MetaMask and on the top left hand side, click to expand the networks. ![](/files/KHDxVwMooD5wvgVbIJrX) ![](/files/lficzZMiD15O4hqvps74) 2. Under 'Enabled Networks', you will find Glue Testnet or Glue Devnet if you participated and played around in the [AlphaNet](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet). Click on the 3 vertical dots on the right hand side and select 'Edit'. ![](/files/10NrJR8uDewMXtBuzPiF) 3. Update the details as per the the [Glue Network RPC](#id-6d88), double check all details are correct and click 'Save'. ![](/files/v1xFJPLsLKFdkDzX1PJ7)

How To: Add Glue Network to Rabby

You can follow the following guide to add Glue Network (Mainnet) to Rabby. [Adding Glue Network to Rabby (Mainnet)](/adding-glue-network-to-rabby-mainnet)

How To: Update the RPC in Rabby

To update the RPC in Rabby you can follow the following guide: 1. Open Rabby, click on 'More' and scroll down to 'Add Custom Network'. \ You will find Glue Testnet or Glue Devnet if you participated and played around in the [AlphaNet](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet). ![](/files/Vx6QPlIp7ULJi9Drbeoj) 2. Hovering over the custom network will reveal the option of editing or deleting the custom network. Click on the editing option. ![](/files/I9YexStNHch5agkOCH7z) 3. Update the details as per the the [Glue Network RPC](#id-6d88), double check all details are correct and click 'Confirm'. ![](/files/BYp0M1oKBAznqw5PSiE5)

### Claim Portal Here is the URL where you can initiate the claim: {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="info" %} Please ensure the URL is correct before taking any further action: {% endhint %}

# Public Presale Participants Participants in the public sale will have access to the following lockup options: * 6-Month Lockup: * Bonus: 15% extra tokens * 12-Month Lockup: * Bonus: 40% extra tokens * 24-Month Lockup: * Bonus: 100% extra tokens ## EVM - Claims Process You must use the wallet that you purchased tokens with in the public presale. Just connect it and you should see your balance. If you do not see your balance, please connect with the team via [Official Channels.](/about-glue/official-links) When you claim, you will first sign a transaction to receive your tokens. Then you will be prompted to sign up to three more transactions depending on how much you chose to get liquid vs bonded. After claiming, you will be able to see your bonded balances on Glue Hub, [here](https://hub.glue.net/earn/validating). Glue Hub will NOT show the tokens you chose to receive in liquid form as you will not receive them until trading starts. **Your Decision is Final**\ Once you submit, your choice is locked. You cannot alter your allocation, switch to liquid tokens, or change your decision later. If you skip the bonus vaults now, you’ll permanently miss out on the most favorable bonus rates. This is an irreversible process due to the decentralized nature of Glue. Please review your options carefully before proceeding — this decision cannot be undone. ### Troubleshooting — Update your MetaMask Before Claiming If you are on an outdated version of MetaMask, you should update it first. MetaMask ingests new chain ID’s so if you use an old version that does not yet support Glue, it will give you an error. The version of MetaMask you want is: 12.9.3. To update it, you need to go to the Chrome Extensions page, turn on developer mode and then find the update button for MetaMask. In order to claim, you MUST update your RPC. If you use an outdated one from testnet or Alphanet, the claim process will not work. {% hint style="danger" %} **DO NOT CLAIM WITHOUT UPDATING THE RPC FIRST** {% endhint %} ### Glue Network RPC | Network Name | Glue Mainnet | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | | RPC URL | [https://rpc.glue.net](https://rpc.glue.net/) | | Chain ID: | 1300 | | Currency symbol | GLUE | | Block Explorer URL | [https://explorer.glue.net](https://explorer.glue.net/) |

How To: Add Glue Network to MetaMask

You can follow the following guide to add Glue Network (Mainnet) to your MetaMask. [Adding Glue Network to MetaMask (Mainnet)](/adding-glue-network-to-metamask-mainnet)

How To: Update the RPC in MetaMask

How To: Add Glue Network to Rabby

You can follow the following guide to add Glue Network (Mainnet) to Rabby. [Adding Glue Network to Rabby (Mainnet)](/adding-glue-network-to-rabby-mainnet)

How To: Update the RPC in Rabby

### Claim Portal Here is the URL where you can initiate the claim: {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="info" %} Please ensure the URL is correct before taking any further action: {% endhint %}

## Solana - Claim Process If you participated in the public presale using the Solana network, your $GLUE tokens have now been airdropped to your Solana wallets and the bridge is active! You can now do the following with your tokens: 1. Do nothing and hodl. 2. Transfer to Glue so that you can stake for bonuses. 3. Buy/sell on Glue, or other networks. As a presaler, you will have the opportunity to stake your $GLUE tokens and earn bonuses. Because we need to know what address people bridge to first, we have not yet been able to launch the vaults as they need a whitelist. We will launch the vaults on Monday, Feb 3rd. That gives everyone a solid amount of time to bridge to Glue. We will then adjust lockup time not only for the time between now and the vault launch day, but also so that it will be as if you had bonded on the first day that bonding opened for other networks. We want to make sure our Solana users are not at a disadvantage and this solves the issue entirely! So the math will be: if it was a 180 day vault that launched Jan 8th, we will make 167 day vaults for Solana users for the same bonus. ### Transferring your tokens to Glue 1. Log into/create a account at: 2. Once done, go to: 3. Select the following options: * From chain: Solana * To chain: Glue * From Address: Your Solana Wallet * Receive Address: EVM wallet you signed up to the Hub with, OR add a wallet you would like to receive your tokens with (must be EVM-compatible).

Once done, click next and approve the transaction and your tokens will be bridged over. ### Phantom Wallet Users You WILL NOT be able to use the Glue chain on Phantom as it does not allow users to add new chains. You can use Glue tokens bridged to Solana so no need to change your SOL wallet. For Glue you will have to download another wallet extension to bridge to, if you don't already have one. We recommend Metamask. If you're happy hodling your tokens and not bridge to Glue, then no action required here and continue using phantom as you do! # Provide Liquidity on Glue ## Liquidity Pools Providing liquidity on Glue is easy and straightforward. By adding your tokens to a liquidity pool, you enable smooth token swaps for other users while earning rewards in the form of trading fees and incentives. Liquidity provision works by pairing two tokens in a pool, allowing traders to swap between them seamlessly. In return, you earn a share of the transaction fees proportional to your contribution to the pool. It’s a great way to put your idle assets to work, earn passive income, and contribute to the efficiency of the Glue ecosystem. Whether you’re new to DeFi or an experienced participant, Glue’s intuitive interface and tools make managing your liquidity simple and rewarding. Lets get started. {% embed url="" %} ### Add Liquidity To become a liquidity provider, simply click on 'Pools' on the top left hand side. For the purposes of this guide, let us add liquidity to the GLUE - USDg pool.

Click on '+ New position'. Select a pair will allow for selection of the assets that a liquidity is being added to. In this case, GLUE - USDg.

Select a 'Fee tier'. This is the percentage you will earn in fees.

Next, set a price range. When providing liquidity, you’ll need to define the price range in which your liquidity will be active. This is an important step, as it determines how your funds will be utilized and the rewards you can earn.

Understanding Price Ranges

**Option 1: Full Range** * Selecting the ‘Full Range’ option means your liquidity will be spread evenly across the entire price spectrum, from 0 to infinity. * This is a simple and beginner-friendly choice, as it doesn’t require any specific market knowledge or prediction about price movement. * However, be aware that spreading liquidity across the full range may dilute your earning potential, as much of your liquidity might remain unused if the token price stays within a narrower range. **Option 2: Custom Price Range** * Alternatively, you can specify a low price and a high price to concentrate your liquidity within that range. * This approach is more efficient if you expect the token price to stay within a specific range, as it focuses your liquidity where it is most likely to be used. * For example: * If you believe a token pair’s price will trade between 100 and 150, you can set this range to maximize your exposure to fees within this price window. * Setting a custom range requires a bit of market knowledge or analysis, but it can significantly increase your returns if done correctly. **Factors to Consider** * **Market Volatility:** If the price moves outside your selected range, your liquidity will no longer earn fees until the price re-enters your range. * **Risk Tolerance:** A narrower range increases efficiency but also carries more risk of being out of range, while a wider range offers more coverage but dilutes potential returns. * **Dynamic Adjustment:** You can always adjust your price range later by withdrawing and re-depositing liquidity with a new range. By carefully selecting the price range that aligns with your strategy, you can optimize your liquidity provision to balance risk and reward effectively.

For this guide, let's go with full range.

Now decide in the deposit amount or how much you would like to add to the liquidity pool. When providing liquidity, you’ll notice that the deposit amounts for the two assets in a pair are required to be equal in value (50/50). This balance is a fundamental aspect of how liquidity pools operate and is essential for maintaining pool efficiency and fairness.

Why Deposit Amounts Are Split 50/50 Between Assets

* The 50/50 split ensures that the liquidity pool remains balanced, allowing users to swap assets seamlessly at any given time without causing price imbalances. * For example, if you're depositing into a pool for **Token A** and **Token B**, you must provide an equal dollar value of each token. If **Token A** is worth $2 and **Token B** is worth $1, you would need to deposit 1 **Token A** for every 2 **Token B**. * This equal deposit mechanism helps preserve the pool’s integrity and prevents large swings in the token prices caused by imbalanced liquidity. * It ensures that liquidity providers (LPs) are not disproportionately exposed to one asset, reducing the risk of impermanent loss.

If your asset amounts are not balanced, the system will automatically adjust the deposit to match the required ratio. This may result in leaving some excess tokens in your wallet, which you can use for future transactions. Alternatively, you can always use the [Glue Swap](https://swap.glue.net/?chain=glue_mainnet#/swap) to get closer to the 50/50 split of the assets before providing liquidly to the pools.

Glue Swap

The [Glue Swap](https://swap.glue.net/?chain=glue_mainnet#/swap) is designed as a convenient tool to help you balance your assets for seamless liquidity provision. Whether you're preparing tokens to supply to a pool or adjusting your holdings to match a specific ratio, Glue Swap makes it easy to exchange assets directly within the platform.

After connecting your wallet: In the "You pay" section, select the token you want to swap by clicking the token dropdown and choosing from the list. In the "You receive" section, select the token you want to receive in exchange.

Enter the amount you wish to swap in the "You pay" field. The corresponding amount for the "You receive" token will be calculated automatically.

The estimated fee is also calculated automatically, if you would like further information on this transaction, click on the gas pump icon on the bottom right hand side.

Click on 'Swap'. A pop up will appear to review the swap. Once happy, click on 'Confirm swap' and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

Once happy, click on 'Confirm swap' and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

Click on 'Approve USDg' and sign the transaction in your wallet. Once the approval is done, you can click on Preview.

The preview function will give you the chance to review the position, ensure everything is as it should be before adding the liquidity to the pool.

Once happy, click on 'Add' and sign the transaction in your wallet to submit the transaction.

Clicking on 'Close' will take you to 'Positions' page, where you can view and manage your positions.

By clicking on the position, you will be able to see the details of the position, increase the liquidity or remove liquidity.

### Increase Liquidity In An Existing Position Under 'Pool', all your positions will be listed. Click on a position to see further details.

On the top right hand side, click on 'Increase liquidity'. The 'Add liquidity' page will show your current position, size, fee tier and range. With the option to 'Add more liquidity'.

Decide and add the amount of liquidity you would like to add and click on 'preview'.

Preview will pop up for you to review and ensure everything is as it should be.

Once happy, click on 'Add' and sign the transaction in your wallet. And that's it, you have successfully added more liquidity to an already existing position. ### Remove Liquidity Under 'Pool', all your positions will be listed. Click on a position to see further details.

On the top right hand side, click on 'Remove liquidity'.

When you remove liquidity, the amount withdrawn is split 50/50 between the two assets in the pool. This ensures the pool remains balanced for other users. For example, removing 50% of your liquidity will return equal dollar values of both assets to your wallet, preserving the pool’s stability.

Click on 'Remove' to review.

Click on 'Remove' in the pop up and sign the transaction in your wallet.

And that's it, the assets you removed from the liquidity pool will now be available in your wallet. # Glue Lend Glue Lend is a decentralized lending protocol where you can supply your crypto assets to earn passive income. Glue Lend connects lenders and borrowers in a trustless environment. {% embed url="" %} ## Dashboard The 'Dashboard' is your go-to for managing your activity on Glue Lend.

Here, you can get a clear overview of: * **Supplied Assets**: See which assets you've supplied, along with their current value and the interest you're earning. * **Borrowed Assets**: Track the assets you've borrowed and the total debt you owe, including interest. * **Available Assets to Supply**: View your wallet's eligible assets that can be supplied to earn yield. * **Available Assets to Borrow**: Explore the list of assets you can borrow, along with their current borrowing rates. This page provides all the key details you need to monitor your portfolio and manage your positions. #### Collateral Management From the dashboard page, under 'Your supplies', you also have the option to decide whether to use a supplied asset as collateral. An asset used as collateral will affect your borrowing power and health factor.

#### Health Factor You can also view the details of your Health factor by clicking on 'RISK DETAILS'

## Markets The Markets page provides an overview of all assets available in Glue Lend, along with key metrics to help you make informed decisions. Here's what each column means: * **Asset**: The cryptocurrency or token available for lending or borrowing. * **Total Supplied**: The total amount of this asset currently deposited by lenders into the protocol. * **Supply APY**: The annual percentage yield earned by lenders for supplying this asset. * **Total Borrowed**: The total amount of this asset currently borrowed by users. * **Borrow APY**: The annual percentage yield borrowers pay for borrowing this asset. This page is your go-to for monitoring asset performance and finding opportunities to supply or borrow effectively.

Terms to be aware of: **Max LTV:** The Maximum LTV ratio represents the maximum borrowing power of a specific collateral. For example, if a collateral has an LTV of 75%, the user can borrow up to 0.75 worth of ETH in the principal currency for every 1 ETH worth of collateral. **Liquidation Threshold:** This represents the threshold at which a borrow position will be considered undercollateralized and subject to liquidation for each collateral. For example, if a collateral has a liquidation threshold of 80%, it means that the position will be liquidated when the debt value is worth 80% of the collateral value. **Liquidation Penalty:** When a liquidation occurs, liquidators repay up to 50% of the outstanding borrowed amount on behalf of the borrower. In return, they can buy the collateral at a discount and keep the difference (liquidation penalty) as a bonus. **Health Factor:** Safety of your deposited collateral against the borrowed assets and its underlying value. ### Supplying Let's supply some Ethereum (or ETHg on Glue). Navigate the list and find Ethereum and on the right hand side, click on 'Details'.

On the right hand side, under 'Your info', click on 'Supply'.

Decide the amount of ETHg to supply. For this guide, 100 ETHg. If this is the first time you are supplying an asset, we first need to approve it. This approval grants Glue smart contracts permissions to move your funds from your wallet. Click on 'Approve ETHg to continue' and sign the transaction in your wallet. Once done, you will be presented with the option to 'Supply ETHg'.

Click on 'Supply ETHg' and sign the transaction in your wallet. And that's it. All Done!

### Borrowing Let's borrow some ETHg. Navigate the list and find Ethereum and on the right hand side, click on 'Details'.

On the right hand side, under 'Your info', click on 'Borrow'.

Under 'Amount', you can decide how much you would like to borrow. The maximum is also indicated. Pay close attention the 'Health factor' as it will help you understand your borrowing limits and risk. The Health Factor measures the safety of your loan; a higher value means your collateral is secure, while a value below 1.0 puts your loan at risk of liquidation. Borrowing more reduces your Health Factor and increases your Risk Factor, which reflects how much of your borrowing capacity you’re using. It’s crucial to keep your Health Factor well above 1.0 to avoid liquidation, especially as market conditions or collateral values fluctuate. Always borrow within safe limits to manage your risk effectively. Let's borrow 20 ETHg for the purpose of this guide. Enter the amount, in this case 20, and click on 'Borrow ETHg' and sign the transaction in your wallet.

And that's it. You have successfully borrowed 20 ETHg.

### Repay a borrowed position Under 'Dashboard', you will be able to see 'Your borrows' on the top right hand side.

Click on 'Repay'.

Under 'Transaction Overview,' you can view the details of your debt, helping you decide whether to repay it in full or make a partial repayment. The calculator is dynamic, for example, out of the 20 ETHg remaining dept, if we enter 5 in the Amount, the Remaining debt will automatically adjust. So does the Health factor.

Let's repay in full.

Click on 'Repay ETHg' and sign the transaction in your wallet.

And that's it. # $GLUE Token Contract {% hint style="warning" %} Always verify the official contract address independently before interacting with it. Beware of scams or phishing attempts. Never trust addresses shared via unofficial sources or unsolicited messages. Stay safe! {% endhint %} ### EVM Compatible Chains Glue token is live on 7 major chains, in addition to Glue. {% embed url="" %} ``` Contract Address: 0x840B20fA3D48Ac709fD841fcd878c3E8aaBd7087 ``` ### Solana Glue token is live on Solana. {% embed url="" %} ``` Contract Address: CiuH3kcRXJhdikbZsjfpvFaMaGVSCmFodWcwizjhhXcY ``` # How to Buy $GLUE ## Step 1: Sign-in and Connect Your Wallet Visit [https://hub.glue.net/trading ]()and connect your wallet. {% embed url="" %}

Select the wallet you want to connect. In this example we will proceed with Metamask.

Check the Portfolio Page to see if you have connected to the right wallet. Check the wallet icon at the top of the screen which should show the first and last digits of the wallet address. ## Step 2: Getting $USDCg on Glue {% hint style="info" %} It’s necessary for you to have $USDC on Base, and also ETH on Base for gas fees. {% endhint %} You will need $USDCg to buy $GLUE, if you already have $USDCg then skip this step. Once your wallet is connected, go to Transfer & Pay and select Transfer to/from Glue. Once there, you will have to bridge $USDC from Base to $USDCg Glue. Select the asset (USDC), select the chain, from Base to Glue. Enter the amount you want to bridge. Click Next.

Review and approve the transaction. Click “Increase allowance” to proceed.

MetaMask will prompt you with a spending cap request. Click 'Confirm'.

Once confirmed, click on 'Approve Transaction'.

MetaMask will prompt you with a transaction request. Review the details and once happy, click 'Confirm'.

Once you confirmed the transaction, wait for the funds to be transferred, this may take a few minutes.

You should receive a respective amount of $USDCg on Glue Network, you can go to the portfolio tab and check your $USDCg balance. ## Step 3: Buy $GLUE Click Buy & Sell Crypto tab, and select GLUE. Click Buy GLUE and enter the amount. Switch network to Glue Mainnet if you are on another network on your MetaMask.

Confirm the spending cap limit in MetaMask.

Click on 'Confirm Buy Order (2/3)'.

MetaMask will prompt you with a transaction request. Click 'Confirm'.

Now, click on 'Buy Glue (3/3)'.

MetaMask will prompt you with a transaction request. Click 'Confirm'.

That’s all, easy peasy! You can now check your balance on your MetaMask on Glue Mainnet as well as on Glue Hub.

# Welcome to Glue AlphaNet {% hint style="success" %} **Our Alphanet testing has ended.** {% endhint %}

Glue's AlphaNet is deployed for everyone to have an opportunity to dive into a world where possibilities are limitless and learning is key. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out in crypto, Glue's AlphaNet gives everyone a chance to trade, transact, and learn, all while preparing for the launch of Glue mainnet. ### **What to Expect** This is a AlphaNet. While the network is stable and continues to receive updates, it remains a testing environment and users may experience occasional instability or reduced performance. As with any AlphaNet, glitches and bugs may arise, some known and some unknown. Giving feedback and telling us about your experience, or a bug you might find is very important to us. It allows Glue to improve the right way and benefit from the collective wisdom of the community. So make sure you get in touch to let us know what you think and what you found. We have a form for [reporting bugs](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSequ6cF8h_dp9UnHDyOpodI3eZsJBoeAlyV909sNtfcU2iUKA/viewform) and a form for [feedback](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqnpfhQdFb3ETYiSfME9aHcQ1CW0hXLHGm3c5QZTTTkOObEQ/viewform). ### AlphaNet Supported Assets Firstly, you are going to be using the Glue AlphaNet version. All assets are for testing and hold no real value. The AlphaNet will support the following assets for trading, buying, selling, swapping and all other DeFi transactions such as lending and borrowing. The supported assets on the AlphaNet are bridged versions, indicated by a 'g' at the end of their names to show they are bridged.


USDg - Glue's native stablecoin	Bitcoin - BTCg	Glue
Ethereum - ETHg	BNB - BNBg	Ethereum - ETHg
Chainlink - LINKg	Solana - SOLg	Dogecoin - DOGEg
Shiba Inu - SHIBg	Polkadot - DOTg	Chainlink - LINKg
Avalanche - AVAXg	Doge - DOGEg

### **How to Get Involved** The best way to familiarize yourself with Glue's AlphaNet is to immerse yourself in its functionalities. Buy, sell, trade assets and use DeFi freely, just as you would in real-world scenarios. Our user guide is your go-to resource, providing step-by-step instructions to ensure you make the most of your experience. #### Lets get started! {% content-ref url="/pages/b4dxwXRy5nr7CRLDq6Y7" %} [AlphaNet User Guide](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/spaces/37ainNYLJfxc4Gvn5BhT/pages/QB6f7YKXbDbPDH2lGeoT" %} [Glue Quest](/glue-quest) {% endcontent-ref %} *** If you're new and joining the AlphaNet for the first time, we've got you covered. We have MetaMask and Rabby wallet educational materials to guide you through the setup process, ensuring you're fully prepared to dive into Glue's AlphaNet with confidence. {% content-ref url="/pages/g6z1bGWpzFkxo6Z6OKbY" %} [Setting Up MetaMask](/setting-up-metamask) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/va2qyqJqTbExy9wToCzM" %} [Adding Glue Network to MetaMask (AlphaNet)](/adding-glue-network-to-metamask-alphanet) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/5WwIuTA4xC8mVCsPrVMi" %} [Adding Tokens to MetaMask](/adding-tokens-to-metamask) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/Laoly8UPL0STHO39iyDO" %} [Adding Glue Network to Rabby (AlphaNet)](/adding-glue-network-to-rabby-alphanet) {% endcontent-ref %} # Glue Blockchain Explorer Welcome to Glue's blockchain explorer for the AlphaNet, your all-in-one tool for navigating the blockchain with ease. Here, you can explore real-time data on transactions, blocks, and top accounts, as well as verified contracts, ensuring complete transparency. Our token lookup feature eliminates confusion by providing accurate information on token contracts, while a range of APIs offers developers easy access to on-chain data. Additionally, we support contract verification with six methods, making it simple to verify and publish smart contracts securely. Access to Glue blockchain explorer: {% embed url="" %}


There are many features here but the main ones for the AlphaNet are: Blockchain: Here you can view transactions, blocks, top accounts and verified contracts. Tokens: No more confusion over the token contracts, simply look them up and be confident that they are correct. API: Available APIs hat provide easy access to on-chain data. Other: Verify and publish contracts, currently supporting 6 contract verification methods.

There are many features here but the main ones for the AlphaNet are:

Blockchain: Here you can view transactions, blocks, top accounts and verified contracts.
Tokens: No more confusion over the token contracts, simply look them up and be confident that they are correct.
API: Available APIs hat provide easy access to on-chain data.
Other: Verify and publish contracts, currently supporting 6 contract verification methods.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Blockchain" %} There are multiple tools available under 'Blockchain'.

* **Transactions** View validated and pending transactions.

* **Blocks** View details of each block as they come in. Such as size, validator, number of transactions, gas used and more.

* **Top Accounts** View the top accounts by address, public tag, Glue balance and number of transactions.

* **Verified** **Contracts** A list of verified contracts available for reviewing.

By clicking on a contract, you will be able to access more details.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Tokens" %} Looking up a token contract does not need to be complicated. On the 'Tokens' page, you are provided with a list of all the tokens, their ticker and contract address.

There is a filter that will assist with finding a token contract as long as you know the type.

The search bar has been designed to be intuitive to assist finding the right contract address with minimised chance of making an error.

Adding tokens to MetaMask is also very easy. By hovering your mouse over the contract address, a MetaMask logo will appear.

Clicking on the MetaMask logo will prompt MetaMask to add the token.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="API" %} Our blockchain explorer offers a range of APIs that provide easy access to on-chain data, enabling seamless integration for developers. Whether you need real-time transaction details, account information, or block data, our APIs deliver reliable and efficient access to blockchain insights.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Other" %} Verify and publish contracts. There are 6 contract verification methods that are currently supported.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Faucet ## There ain't one! If you don’t already have AlphaNet access, use code **gluemedium** to sign up and register for AlphaNet access here: . You will be alerted when your AlphaNet access is ready. When your address gets whitelisted, which happens depending on the order of the code you used to sign up, you will see a popup on [alphanet.glue.net](https://alphanet.glue.net/portfolio). When you confirm, 100 GLUE and $10,000 USDg will be sent to your wallet.

For the time being, since it's for testing, there is no way to get more tokens except for reaching out to the team through [official channels](/about-glue/official-links). # AlphaNet FAQ Welcome to the AlphaNet FAQ page! Here, you'll find answers about the signup process, token distribution, logging in with your EVM address, and more. For updates, follow us on X and join our official Telegram channel. {% content-ref url="/pages/4rRDVVoCidBS7YYvN9Yu" %} [Official Links](/about-glue/official-links) {% endcontent-ref %}

How does access to AlphaNet work?

If you signed up in time for our [secret page](https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1828523005162439042) using a code, you will receive two emails. The first email has already been sent out. You will receive a second email when your address has been whitelisted. After the second email you will be able to get [AlphaNet](https://alphanet.glue.net/market/market-overview) tokens to play with. Further details [here](https://t.me/gluenet/18062).

I got the first e-mail but didn’t get tokens!

You **won't** receive the token pop-up until you get the second email. Once you're whitelisted and logged in to the [AlphaNet](https://alphanet.glue.net/market/market-overview) site using the EVM address you provided, a pop-up will appear, acting as a faucet to give you $Glue and $USDg tokens to use. Further details [here](https://t.me/gluenet/18062).

What if I didn’t get a second email?

The second email will be sent later, in batches. Do not worry, if you received the first email and have it in your inbox; you will receive a second email when you are whitelisted.

Why are you staggering emails?

We are sending the emails gradually to gather real-time feedback, make improvements, and then get more eyes on the updated features.

I didn’t get any e-mail!

Make sure you check the spam folder.

How do I check my spam folder?

This tutorial explains how to recover emails from the spam (Junk) folder and move them back to your inbox using Gmail, and the steps are similar for most other email clients too. On the Web App: 1. Open Gmail. 2. Scroll down the left sidebar with all your folders. 3. Click More if needed to reveal additional folders, then find and click Spam. 4. To recover, select the email and click Not spam at the top. This will move it back to your inbox. See the [tutorial here with images](https://t.me/gluenet/18101).

I can’t log in with my EVM address!

Make sure the EVM address you provided when you signed up to the [secret page](https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1828523005162439042) is the one you’re trying to login with.

I have found a bug, how can I report it?

You can report it [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSequ6cF8h_dp9UnHDyOpodI3eZsJBoeAlyV909sNtfcU2iUKA/viewform).

I have very important feedback that must be heard IMMEDIATELY!

You can report it [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqnpfhQdFb3ETYiSfME9aHcQ1CW0hXLHGm3c5QZTTTkOObEQ/viewform).

What rewards will AlphaNet users receive, and when will they be distributed?

AlphaNet users can expect rewards both before and after TGE. Specific rewards are tailored for users providing detailed feedback, contributing to a smoother launch. While not all details are public yet, the focus is on meaningful recognition for user contributions. Listen to our co-founder Ogle, speak on this topic [here](https://t.me/gluenet/27939).

My previous transactions and tokens have disappeared!?

Not to worry at all. We have relaunched the Glue AlphaNet, packed with new features designed to enhance your Glue experience! Here’s what you can expect: * **Exciting Glue Quests**: Dive into engaging challenges within the Glue AlphaNet that let you explore and earn Glue points! * **Effortless Onboarding**: Experience quick, easy onboarding onto the Glue ecosystem. * **Revamped Glue Hub Interface**: A sleek, intuitive design that makes every interaction a pleasure. If you’ve already pre-registered for our AlphaNet, visit to get started. If you don’t already have AlphaNet access, use code **gluemedium** to sign up and register for AlphaNet access here: . You will be alerted when your AlphaNet access is ready.

# AlphaNet User Guide {% hint style="success" %} **Our Alphanet testing has ended.** {% endhint %} ## First things first, lets sign you up! First, enter Glue AlphaNet using this link here: [alphanet.glue.net](http://alphanet.glue.net/) {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="warning" %} Please double check the URL before taking any further actions. {% endhint %}

First up, let's get you signed up to the Glue Hub by clicking on 'Sign Up' on the top right hand corner.

Click on 'Sign Up'. Whether you are joining via Email, Google, X (Twitter), or your existing Ethereum-compatible wallet, we have made it quick, easy, and secure.

Let's sign up using an Ethereum-compatible wallet. Click on 'Sign Up With Ethereum'.

Use the wallet of your choice. For the purpose of this guide, we are going to use MetaMask. Clicking on MetaMask will prompt MetaMask. Click on 'Connect'.

You will then be prompted by MetaMask for a 'Sign-in Request'. Click 'Confirm'.

Now that your wallet is all set up, the next step is to add the Glue network so you can start transacting. Click on 'Add Glue Network to Wallet' and 'Add USDg Token to Wallet' and sign the MetaMask prompts.

Now that your wallet is all setup, its time to add some personality to your Glue Hub Account.

Next, adjust your settings, for example, use dark mode if you prefer.

Now that you account is all set up and ready to go, you can start exploring the Glue Hub and all its features. Starting with exploring the [Quests](/glue-quest).

# My Portfolio 'My Portfolio' is your one-stop solution for managing all your addresses and accounts in one convenient location. With 'My Portfolio', you can effortlessly view all your assets, access quick charts, and obtain additional information without the hassle of searching and browsing the web.


This section provides a comprehensive view of your portfolio, including a detailed summary of all your assets. You can quickly access visual charts and key metrics that help you track your portfolio's health and make informed decisions.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Overview" %} If you have already followed the [AlphaNet User Guide](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide), your address has already been added. However, you can add as many accounts or addresses as you like.

For this guide, lets start fresh by adding your addresses and accounts. For this, click on the 'Add Addresses / Accounts' on the top right hand side.

You will be prompted with a pop up.

After filling in the name, address, selecting if you are the owner or not and category, click on 'Add Address'.

Addresses and accounts that you have added will show up at the top, alongside all your assets in a clean and user friendly way.

From 'My Portfolio', it is simple and easy to manage your portfolio as the option to trade and see the charts are available, only 1 click away.

'Trade' on the left and 'Charts' on the right.

**Trade** 'Trade' will take you to the the '[Buy & Sell Crypto](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide/buy-and-sell-crypto)' page where you can buy, sell and swap.

**Charts** The chart icon, unsurprisingly leads you to charts. Clicking on it will start a pop up with 1-day, 7-day, 30-day and 1-year charts.

Through this pop up, the options to 'Trade' and 'Research' are available. Alongside adding to watchlist, sharing and changing the chart settings. 'Trade' will take you to '[Buy & Sell Crypto](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide/buy-and-sell-crypto)' and 'Research' will take you to the '[Asset Research](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide/market#asset-research)' section.

In the settings, you can change the charts to your taste. Chart preferences will be applied to all the charts, but you can change them anytime.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Buy & Sell Crypto The 'Buy & Sell Crypto' tab provides a comprehensive platform for trading digital assets seamlessly with USDg. It features interactive charts for market analysis, a customizable watchlist to keep track of your favorite assets, and a dedicated 'Asset Research' button for in-depth insights. You can quickly execute trades and manage your crypto portfolio efficiently.


Here, you can seamlessly execute trades, whether you're buying, selling, or swapping. Transaction history is also on displayed in a human readable format for convenience.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Buy & Sell Crypto" %} You can trade assets, buy with USDg and sell to USDg. One stop shop for all your trades.

You can search and find any token or coin with the inbuilt search function on the trading page by using the drop down menu.

There is a quick access panel on the top of the page for your watchlist. Note that if you have not yet created a watchlist, then the quick access will show the 'Top Assets'. However, after creating a watchlist the 'Top Assets' becomes your watchlist.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Buy Some BTC" %} For our first trade, lets buy some Bitcoin. **Step 1** Go to the 'Buy & Sell Crypto' and select BTC. Then on the right hand side of the page, put in the amount, for example 1,000 USDg. Then click 'Approve Buy Order (1/3)'.

MetMask will prompt you with a spending cap request. Feel free to customize the spending cap. Click 'Confirm'.

**Step 2** Confirm the buy order by clicking on 'Confirm Buy Order (2/3).

MetaMask will prompt you with a transaction request to confirm.

**Step 3** The last step is to buy BTC. By simply clicking on 'Buy BTC (3/3)'.

MetaMask will prompt you with the estimated fee for the transaction. Once happy, click 'Confirm'.

And that's it! You can now see your purchase and additional information in the 'Transaction History' at the bottom of the page and in '[My Portfolio'](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide/my-portfolio).

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Sell Some BTC" %} The Sell function works exactly like the Buy function. Simply select Sell and follow the same steps as you would for buying.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Market The 'Market' section is the perfect vantage point to keep up with the market. This is where you monitor the market and conduct research.


Main features are: Market Overview: This area provides a real-time view of the market. It's your go-to place for staying informed about the latest developments across various assets. Asset Research: Dive deep into analysis and reports on a wide range of assets. This section offers the tools and information you need to conduct thorough research, empowering you to make informed investment decisions based on data-driven insights. Market Token Categories: Categories of the projects and tokens for a smoother user experience.

Main features are:

Market Overview: This area provides a real-time view of the market. It's your go-to place for staying informed about the latest developments across various assets.
Asset Research: Dive deep into analysis and reports on a wide range of assets. This section offers the tools and information you need to conduct thorough research, empowering you to make informed investment decisions based on data-driven insights.
Market Token Categories: Categories of the projects and tokens for a smoother user experience.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Market Overview" %} Does exactly what it says on the tin!

Similar to 'My Portfolio', each asset has the 'trade' and 'chart' option available 1 click away.

You can customize the 'Market Overview' page. The customization menu is right next to the search bar.

Under the 'Customize' menu you can add, delete and sort metrics just the way you like it. Including ordering the columns to your preference.

You can also click on the star icon on the left side of the asset name and add projects and tokens to your 'Watchlist'.

Take note that the '1 Day Winners' and '1 Day Losers' card switch to your watchlist as soon as you create one. Before the watchlist is created, the cards will show you the global 1 day winners and losers.

We've streamlined the display of staking derivatives by grouping them under their respective assets. This means that instead of cluttering the main list with a long and unclear list, staking products like LSDs (liquid staking derivatives) are neatly organised in a dropdown menu for a clearer and more user-friendly experience.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Asset Research" %} Need to know the circulating supply? All-Time High and Low? or maybe comparison to other assets that you are interested in? This is where 'Asset Research' page comes in handy. You can gather additional information and make data driven, research driven decisions. ### **Overview**

There is also a comparative chart that compares the project's performance against other assets and benchmarks.

There are options to customize the chart and compare the main token against other projects of interest by using the drop down menu on the chart itself.

### **Research** Here you will find research and anlysis articles. As Glue has partnered with Messari, Glue Hub users will have access to the best of the best when it comes to research and analytics.

### **News** The News section aggregates updates and news from various sources into a convenient and user-friendly News tab.

There is far more data and information coming to the research page soon! Lastly, on the top of the page, you also have access to your watchlist and the ability to search for an asset that you are interested in.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Earn This is where you can explore DeFi and validating opportunities. As simple as that. DeFi and taking part in the validation of the network does not need to be complicated.


There are two main features: Deposit: Explore DeFi lending opportunities within the Glue ecosystem. Validating: Explore validating opportunities within the Glue ecosystem.

There are two main features:

Deposit: Explore DeFi lending opportunities within the Glue ecosystem.
Validating: Explore validating opportunities within the Glue ecosystem.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Deposit" %} Supplying and withdrawing liquidity into DeFi and managing positions does not need to be difficult. 'Deposit' will show you the assets you can deposit and the expected APY (annual percentage yield) alongside the total deposits made for that asset.

### **Supply** Let's supply some Bitcoin. 1. Click on 'Manage' on the right hand side of the asset. You will be prompted with a pop up. Decide the amount of Bitcoin to supply. Then click on 'Approve Deposit (1/2)'.

2. MetaMask will prompt you with a spending cap request.

After clicking 'Next', you will be prompted for approval. Click 'Approve'.

3. Now, click on 'Deposit (2/2)' and then confirm the transaction in MetaMask.

And that's it. You have now successfully supplied Bitcoin in DeFi. You can now see your position.

## **Withdraw** For withdrawing from the position, click on 'Manage' and select 'Withdraw' in the pop up. Decide how much you would like to withdraw from the position and then click 'Withdraw'.

MetMask will prompt you to confirm the transaction. Click 'Confirm'.

And that's it for withdraws. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Validating" %} Become a validator to secure the Glue network, validate transactions, and earn rewards for your contributions. Validators play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the Glue ecosystem. On the left hand side navigation bar, go to 'Validating' under 'Earn'.

Click on 'Contribute GLUE'. You will be prompted with a pop up to select a wallet. If you have added multiple wallets, you can select the desired one from the list.

Once the desired wallet is selected, you can decide on the 'No Lockup' or 'Locked (Boosted Yield)' options. For the AlphaNet, currently only the 'No Lockup' option is available. Click on 'Confirm Lockup'.

Decide on the amount of GLUE tokens and click on 'Confirm Amount'.

Due to Glue's blockchain architecture, you are required to first prepare GLUE before it is able to be contributed. It's very easy to do so. Just click on 'Step 1/2 - Prepare 20.00 Glue'. In this guide, the pop up shows 20.00 GLUE as that is the amount decided in the last step. MetaMask will now prompt you to confirm the transaction. Click 'Confirm'.

Now, click on 'Step 2/2 - Confirm Contribution'.

Confirm the transaction in MetaMask by clicking on 'Confirm'.

Contribution is now confirmed. Click 'Done'.

You can now view your position.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Transfer & Pay Under the 'Transfer & Pay' section, you'll find tools designed to make managing your finances a breeze. Access the Glue bridge for seamless bridging, use the transfer page for easy transactions, and soon to be revealed 'Credit Card Payment'.


Here are the three main tools at your disposal: Transfer on Glue: Easily move tokens and assets between your own accounts or to your friends accounts. Bridge to/from Glue: This feature will not be active in the AlphaNet as we don't want people trying to bridge real assets yet. Scan Transferrable Assets: This is an easy to use service to bring all your assets from other chains into Glue with ease and confidence. Credit Card Payment: Coming Soon!

Here are the three main tools at your disposal:

Transfer on Glue: Easily move tokens and assets between your own accounts or to your friends accounts.
Bridge to/from Glue: This feature will not be active in the AlphaNet as we don't want people trying to bridge real assets yet.
Scan Transferrable Assets: This is an easy to use service to bring all your assets from other chains into Glue with ease and confidence.
Credit Card Payment: Coming Soon!

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Transfer on Glue" %} Transfer on Glue page is designed specifically to reduce human error and mistakes to ensure that each transfer is done correctly, with intention and with minimised risk. Let us do a transfer together to better understand 'Transfer on Glue'. First we cover * [**Transfer Between My Own Accounts** ](#transfers-between-my-own-accounts) and then we go over * [**Transfer To A Friend**](#transfer-to-a-friend) Let's start. ### **Transfers Between My Own Accounts** Let's transfer some Glue tokens from 'My Trading Wallet' to 'My Degen Wallet'. 1. From Account: Choose which account the transfer is leaving from. In this example, its going to be 'My Trading Wallet'.

2. Select Coin: Select what asset is going to be transferred. There will be a breakdown of the balances of the account. If you have an account with many assets, you can use the categories to filter. In this example, we are going to transfer some GLUE tokens.

3. Set Amount: Set the amount of the coin you want to transfer. The preview will update automatically as each step progresses. Click on 'Next Step'.

4. To Account: Now we can select the receiver of the transfer. This can be one of your own accounts, or another payee. Here, in this example, we are transferring 5 Glue to 'My Degen Wallet'.

5. Approve: Review the transfer, once you are confident everything is correct, click 'Approve Payment'.

At this point, the transaction needs to be confirmed with your MetaMask wallet. Click 'Confirm'.

And that's it.

### **Transfer To A Friend** Steps 1, 2 and 3 remain the same. In step 4, 'To Account', there is a choice to add the new payee to your address book, or send anyway without saving. Let's start with saving the friend's address. In Step 4 click on 'Add New Account' and you will be prompted with a pop up.

Enter the address of the friend and tick the 'Save this account for later' and fill in the details.

Once saved, the account will show up and is ready to be selected.

Now in step 5, you can review the transaction to make sure everything is correct. Click 'Approve Payment' and then approve the transaction in MetaMask.

Now, if you have decided to not save the address, that is fine too. In Step 4, paste the address in the 'Search or add an address' bar. This function will search your address book, and if no results are found, it will give you the option to 'Send Anyway'.

Click on 'Send Anyway'. This will take you to Step 5, where you can review the transaction, click on 'Approve Payment' and then approve the transaction via MetaMask.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Transaction History 'Transaction History' is designed to be simple and easy to read, providing a clear and organized view of all your activities. With an intuitive layout, you can quickly find the details you need without getting lost in complex data. Whether you're checking recent transactions or reviewing your history, everything is presented in a straightforward, human-readable format for a seamless experience.


Human readable, easy to use and actually helpful transaction history. With handy tabs and categories to help you find exactly what you're looking for.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Transaction History" %} Human readable, easy to use and actually helpful transaction history.

If you have an error, do not worry. This is a testnet.

You can search and find a transaction using the transaction ID and the search bar.

There are also tabs available for 'Transfers', 'Trade', 'Bridged', 'Financial' and 'Fiat' for quick filtering.

By clicking on 'More Filters', you will have the option to filter by date and by account.

To see the transaction details, such as the transaction ID, all you have to do is click on the transaction.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Tools The 'Tools' section offers key features to enhance your experience. Use 'Account' to manage your profile and customize your preferences. The 'Address Book' allows for secure storage and management of addresses and accounts. The 'Blockchain Explorer' provides access to real-time blockchain data, verified contracts, and more.


There are many features here but the main ones are: Quests: Your companion to mastering Glue Hub's key functionalities across four main categories: Onboard, Trade, Earn, and Transfer & Pay. Account: Manage your profile, sign in with Google or X, customize currency, switch to dark mode, and adjust email preferences. Address Book: Securely store and manage all your important addresses and account information. This section ensures that all your essential contacts are easily accessible and organized, streamlining your transactions and interactions. Blockchain Explorer: View real-time data on transactions, blocks, top accounts, and verified contracts, with tools for accurate token lookup, easy API access, and secure contract verification.

There are many features here but the main ones are:

Quests: Your companion to mastering Glue Hub's key functionalities across four main categories: Onboard, Trade, Earn, and Transfer & Pay.
Account: Manage your profile, sign in with Google or X, customize currency, switch to dark mode, and adjust email preferences.
Address Book: Securely store and manage all your important addresses and account information. This section ensures that all your essential contacts are easily accessible and organized, streamlining your transactions and interactions.
Blockchain Explorer: View real-time data on transactions, blocks, top accounts, and verified contracts, with tools for accurate token lookup, easy API access, and secure contract verification.

{% tabs %} {% tab title="Quests" %} With Glue Quests, you'll not only explore the powerful features of Glue but also earn points and rewards as you complete each activity. Explore the tutorials, complete the quests, and start earning points! **How It Works** 1. **Complete Quests** Engage with Glue's features by completing specific tasks in each category. Whether you're setting up your account or trading your first tokens, every step brings you closer to rewards. 2. **Earn Points Automatically** The system logs your progress and awards points automatically. 3. **Access Tutorials & Guides** Each quest comes with detailed instructions, making it easy for both beginners and seasoned crypto enthusiasts to participate. Guides and tutorials: {% content-ref url="/spaces/37ainNYLJfxc4Gvn5BhT/pages/QB6f7YKXbDbPDH2lGeoT" %} [Glue Quest](/glue-quest) {% endcontent-ref %} {% endtab %} {% tab title="Account" %} You can continue your onboarding and complete your profile with a display name and Email.

Additionally, you can connect more wallets, change the default currency, change to dark mode and more.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Address Book" %} Under 'Address Book'. You can add as many addresses as you like to build a complete view of all your addresses, accounts and assets.

Click on 'Add New Account', on the top right hand corner to get started.

You can name the account and also select a category for easier organization of your accounts. There are multiple categories to choose from.

Fill in the details and click 'save' once done.

There will be a pop to show that an address has been successfully added.

After adding all the addresses and accounts you want to add, they will be displayed with the selected category, current balance and the name you have assigned.

You can also compliment your address book with your friends addresses or your favourite on chain trader. Just ensure to uncheck the 'I'm the owner of the address / account.' Unchecking the box also provides a different set of categories to select from.

You can always edit the address book in the future by clicking on the three dots on the right hand side and selecting on 'Edit'.

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Blockchain Explorer" %} Blockchain explorer will take you to the Glue blockchain explorer.

For more information, check out the [Glue Blockchain Explorer](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/glue-blockchain-explorer) section. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} # Glue Quest With Glue Quests, you'll not only explore the powerful features of Glue but also earn points and rewards as you complete each activity. This guide is your companion to mastering Glue Hub's key functionalities across four main categories: Onboard, Trade, Earn, and Transfer & Pay. Explore the tutorials, complete the quests, and start earning points! ## **How It Works** 1. **Complete Quests**\ Engage with Glue's features by completing specific tasks in each category. Whether you're setting up your account or trading your first tokens, every step brings you closer to rewards. 2. **Earn Points Automatically**\ The system logs your progress and awards points automatically. 3. **Access Tutorials & Guides**\ Each quest comes with detailed instructions, making it easy for both beginners and seasoned crypto enthusiasts to participate. ## Quest Categories


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# Onboarding Quests ### Add Additional Wallet Go to 'My portfolio' and click on the 'Add Addresses / Accounts' on the top right hand side.

You will be promoted with a pop up. After filling in the name and the address, click on 'Add Address'.

### Add Wallet To Portfolio If you signed up to the Glue Hub using your email or social media account, you can follow the following guide to add your wallet to 'My Portfolio' {% content-ref url="/pages/dkK59h9wale6FdtozWK2" %} [My Portfolio](/glue-alphanet/welcome-to-glue-alphanet/alphanet-user-guide/my-portfolio) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Read a Token Research Article Need to know the circulating supply? All-Time High and Low? or maybe comparison to other assets that you are interested in? This is where 'Asset Research' page comes in handy. You can gather additional information and make data driven, research driven decisions. Navigate to 'Market Overview'.

Find and click on an asset, for example Bitcoin.

Click on the 'Research' tab and you can click on and read any research article that you find interesting.

### Add Token To Watchlist Go to 'Market Overview'. On the left hand side of each asset there is a star. Clicking on that star adds that asset to your watchlist. Make sure to search for your favourite tokens and add them to your watchlist.

### Add a Payer To Your Address Book On the left hand side navigation bar, under 'Tools', click on 'Address Book'.

On the top right hand side click on 'Add New Account' and then fill in the details in the pop up.

Click 'Save'.

### View Your Transaction History On the left hand side navigation bar, click on 'Transaction History'. Review your transactions and make sure everything is as it should be. Don't forget to take advantage of the filters!

### Add an Authentication Method It allows you to log in to your Glue account using either method, for example either via Google sign in, X, Email or via your crypto wallet. Having multiple authentication methods also ensures you have a backup method to login, should you lose access to your primary method. On the left hand navigation bar select 'Account'.

Click on 'Connect New Wallet'.

By selecting Google, a pop up will appear to sign you into your google account.

By selecting X, a pop up will appear to sign you into your X account.

### Customise Your Account If you just signed up, then on Step 4 of your onboarding journey, you had the option to add some personality to your account.

If you did not complete the above at the time, no problem at all. On the left hand navigation bar select 'Account'. You should find 'Continue Onboarding' under Profile.

By clicking on 'Continue Onboarding', you will be able to set your avatar, set a nickname and complete your onboarding journey.

# Trade Quests ### Buy Crypto Navigate to 'Buy & Sell Crypto'. You can buy BTC or use the search bar to find your favourite asset. **Step 1** On the right hand side of the page, put in the amount, for example 1,000 USDg. Then click 'Approve Buy Order (1/3)'.

MetMask will prompt you with a spending cap request. Feel free to customize the spending cap. Click 'Confirm'.

**Step 2** Confirm the buy order by clicking on 'Confirm Buy Order (2/3).

MetaMask will prompt you with a transaction request to confirm. Click 'Confirm'.

**Step 3** The last step is to buy BTC. By simply clicking on 'Buy BTC 3/3'.

MetaMask will prompt you with the estimated fee for the transaction. Once happy, click 'Confirm'.

And that's it! ### Sell Crypto Selling an asset works exactly the same as buying. Simply select Sell and follow the same steps.

# Earn Quests ### Deposit Crypto Under 'Earn', go to 'Deposit'.

Select one of the assets and click on 'Manage'. For example, lets deposit some BTC. Decide the amount of Bitcoin to deposit. Then click on 'Approve Deposit (1/2)'.

MetaMask will prompt you with a spending cap request.

After clicking 'Next', you will be prompted for approval.

Once approved, click on 'Deposit' to confirm the transaction in MetaMask.

After confirming in MetaMask, you can now see your position.

# Transfer & Pay Quests ### Scan for Bridgeable Tokens On the left hand side navigation bar select 'Scan Transferrable Tokens' under 'Transfer & Pay'. This is an easy to use service to bring all your assets from other chains into Glue with ease and confidence.

After clicking on 'Run Scan', the results will be shown and you will then have the option to transfer your assets to Glue.

Select the asset you like to transfer and click on 'Wrap'. For this example, lets transfer some Optimism ETH. Once you clicked on 'Wrap', a pop up will prompt you to select the amount.

After clicking 'Wrap', sign and confirm the transactions on MetaMask. Once done, you will see 'Wrap Successful' pop up.

Now that the asset is wrapped, click on 'Transfer'.

Select how much of the wrapped asset you would like to transfer, and then click on 'Confirm Amount To Transfer' and sign the transaction in your MetaMask wallet.

Now, you will be prompted with the details of the transfer. Check everything is in order and click on 'Submit Transfer Transaction' and sign and confirm the transaction in your MetaMask wallet.

There will be a pop up now that shows the progress of the transfer. It is safe to close the pop up window as your funds will be deposited to your account shortly.

### Transfer Between Wallets Under 'Transfer & Pay', select 'Transfer on Glue'. Let's transfer some Glue tokens from 'My Trading Wallet' to 'My Degen Wallet' for this guide. From Account: Choose which account the transfer is leaving from. In this example, from 'My Trading Wallet'.

Select Coin: Select what asset is going to be transferred. There will be a breakdown of the balances of your account. If you have an account with many assets, you can use the categories to filter. We are going to send Glue tokens, so let's select Glue.

Set Amount: Set the amount of the coin you want to transfer. The preview will update automatically as each step progresses. There is also the gas fee cost of the transaction shown. Click on 'Next Step'.

To Account: Now we can select the receiver of the transfer. Here, in this example, we are transferring 5 Glue to 'My Degen Wallet'.

Approve: Review the transfer, once you are confident everything is correct, click 'Approve Payment'.

At this point, the transaction needs to be confirmed in your MetaMask wallet.

And that's it.

# Setting Up MetaMask Strictly educational purposes only. This educational content is designed to get you set up and running with MetMask as a chrome browser to enable you to get involved in Glue's AlphaNet. ### 1. Download MetaMask Extension You can find MetaMask extension for chrome browser [here](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/metamask/nkbihfbeogaeaoehlefnkodbefgpgknn?hl=en) from chrome web store and click on 'Add to Chrome'. {% hint style="warning" %} Ensure the MetaMask extension is the correct and legitimate extension before downloading. {% endhint %}

### 2. Create a New Wallet Once MetaMask is launched, it will automatically prompt you into a new webpage.

MetMask prompting a new user in a new tab

After reading and agreeing to MetaMask's terms of use, click on 'Create a new wallet'

'Create a new wallet' becomes available after agreeing to MetaMask's Terms of use

### 3. Create Password Create a strong and hard to guess password for your wallet.

### 4. Secure Your Wallet Read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them. Once ready, click 'Secure my wallet (recommended)'.

### 5. Write Down Your Secrete Recovery Phrase At this stage, MetaMask will reveal your secret recovery phrase. Ensure to write down the 12 words with good hand writing, in correct order and store it as safely as possible. Once ready, click on 'Reveal Secret Recovery Phrase' to view and to write down the 12 words. {% hint style="warning" %} Never share your secret recovery phrase with anyone. Glue members or anyone associated with Glue will never ever ask, request or demand your secret recovery phrase. {% endhint %}

Revealing the secret recovery phrase for private viewing and writing it down for secure storage

### 6. Confirm Secret Recovery Phrase Meta\

By clicking on 'Add GLUE', a MetaMask prompt will appear.

{% hint style="warning" %} Ensure the details are correct and match with this guide. {% endhint %} Click on 'Approve'. This will prompt MetaMask to ask to switch networks.

Once you switched network, the explorer will let you know that all went smoothly with the following message.

## Manually Adding Glue to MetaMask | MetaMask Custom Network Details | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |

Glue EVM Testnet
Name:
Glue Testnet
RPC URL:

Chain ID:
1300
Currency Symbol:
GLUE
Block Explorer:

| ### Step by Step Guide 1. Open MetaMask and click on the selected network.

2. Once the 'Select a network' pop up appeared, click on '+ Add network'

3. MetaMask will open a new browser tab, at the bottom of the list, click on 'Add a network manually'.

4. Fill in the detail as per below, double check, then click 'Save'.\ Network Name: `Glue Testnet`\ RPC URL: [https://testnet-ws-1.server-1.glue.net](https://testnet-ws-1.server-1.glue.net/)\ Chain ID: `1300`\ Currency Symbol: `GLUE`\ Block Explorer:

5. 'Network added successfully' pop up will confirm that the network has been added and you can now click on 'Switch to Glue Testnet'.

# Adding Glue Network to MetaMask (Mainnet) Strictly educational purposes only. ### Glue Network RPC | Network Name | Glue Mainnet | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | | RPC URL | [https://rpc.glue.net](https://rpc.glue.net/) | | Chain ID: | 1300 | | Currency symbol | GLUE | | Block Explorer URL | [https://explorer.glue.net](https://explorer.glue.net/) | ### Step by Step Guide 1. Open MetaMask and click on the selected network.

2. Once the 'Select a network' pop up appeared, click on '+ Add network'

3. MetaMask will open a new browser tab, at the bottom of the list, click on 'Add a network manually'.

4. Fill in the detail as per below, double check, then click 'Save'.
| Network Name | Glue Mainnet | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | | RPC URL | [https://rpc.glue.net](https://rpc.glue.net/) | | Chain ID: | 1300 | | Currency symbol | GLUE | | Block Explorer URL | [https://explorer.glue.net](https://explorer.glue.net/) |

4. 'Network added successfully' pop up will confirm that the network has been added and you can now click on 'Switch to Glue Mainnet'.

# Adding Tokens to MetaMask Strictly educational purposes only. To add tokens to the list of tokens in MetaMask, you can use the following guides. {% hint style="info" %} Ensure that you are already on the GLUE network before following the below guides. {% endhint %} ## Using the Glue Blockchain Explorer First, visit [Glue Blockchain Explorer](https://explorer.testnet.dev.gke.glue.net/). On the right hand side navigation bar click on 'Tokens'.

Search and find the token you would like to add to MetaMask. Hovering over the contract address will reveal the MetaMask logo.

Clicking on the MetaMask logo, will prompt MetaMask. Click on 'Add token'.

And that's it! You have now added the token into your MetaMask list. ## Manually Adding Tokens to MetaMask To manually add the token, go to the [Glue blockchain explorer](https://explorer.testnet.dev.gke.glue.net/). On the right hand side navigation bar click on 'Tokens'. Search and find the token you would like to add to MetaMask.

Copy the contract under the ticker name of the token you would like to add to MetaMask.

Now, open your MetaMask and click on '+ Import Tokens'.

Paste the contract address in the 'Token contract address' field. Once done, 'Token symbol' and 'Token decimal' will auto-populate. Click 'Next'.

MetaMask will ask 'Would you like to import this token?', click on 'Import.

There will be a 'Token imported' message to demonstate that token has been successfully imported.

# Adding Glue Network to Rabby (AlphaNet) Strictly educational purposes only. To add Glue's AlphaNet to Rabby, you can use the following guide. #### Step by Step Guide 1. Open Rabby wallet and click on 'More'.

2. Scroll down to find and click on 'Add Custom Network'.

3. Click on 'Add Custom Network'.

4. Fill in the details and then click on 'Confirm'. | Custom Network Details | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | |

Chain ID:
1300

Network Name:
Glue Testnet
RPC URL:

Currency Symbol:
GLUE
Block Explorer URL:

5. After clicking 'Confirm', you will see the custom network. You can now click on 'X' on the top right hand corner.

And that's it. You have successfully added the Glue AlpaNet to Rabby wallet. To see your AlphaNet balance, just click on 'Custom Network' after opening up the assets page.

# Adding Glue Network to Rabby (Mainnet) Strictly educational purposes only. ### Glue Network RPC | Network Name | Glue Mainnet | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | | RPC URL | [https://rpc.glue.net](https://rpc.glue.net/) | | Chain ID: | 1300 | | Currency symbol | GLUE | | Block Explorer URL | [https://explorer.glue.net](https://explorer.glue.net/) | ### Step by Step Guide #### Step by Step Guide 1. Open Rabby wallet and click on 'More'.

2. Scroll down to find and click on 'Add Custom Network'.

3. Click on 'Add Custom Network'.

4. Fill in the details and then click on 'Confirm'. | Network Name | Glue Mainnet | | ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | | RPC URL | [https://rpc.glue.net](https://rpc.glue.net/) | | Chain ID: | 1300 | | Currency symbol | GLUE | | Block Explorer URL | [https://explorer.glue.net](https://explorer.glue.net/) |

5. After clicking 'Confirm', you will see the custom network. You can now click on 'X' on the top right hand corner.

And that's it. # Glue Team The concept of the Glue ecosystem was conceived during the 2021, spearheaded by cybersecurity expert Ogle and technology entrepreneur Snapshot. ## **Founders** ### [Ogle](https://twitter.com/cryptogle) Ogle is a globally recognized cybersecurity and on-chain negotiation expert known for his work in recovering funds from major crypto hacks. He has successfully helped recover over [$450 million in cryptocurrencies](https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/12/04/ogle-catches-the-crypto-crooks/) from high-profile incidents involving platforms like Euler, Curve/Alchemix and Kyberswap. Before founding Glue in 2021, Ogle built several multi-million dollar tech companies, with the largest achieving over $45 million in annual revenue. His expertise has led him to lecture at Ivy League institutions and train government agencies on DeFi and crypto security. With extensive experience and innovative solutions at his disposal, Ogle is driven to make blockchain technology secure, user-friendly and accessible to all. Ogle was a recent speaker at [Consensus 2024](https://consensus2024.coindesk.com/) and is an upcoming speaker at [Token2024](https://x.com/token2049/status/1818587417835716916) in Singapore. He was featured in [Coindesk's Most Influential](https://www.coindesk.com/most-influential-2023/) list in 2023.

### [SnapShot](https://twitter.com/0x_SnapShot) Originally from Switzerland, Snapshot's vision for Glue stems from a deep interest in blockchain technology, which began in 2014, coupled with a commitment to developing practical, accessible crypto applications. As a Forbes 30 under 30 leader in ad-tech, Snapshot previously co-founded two successful companies that developed proprietary technology for consumer websites. Strategically deploying over $250 million in user acquisition, both ventures have achieved significant profitability. His expertise in consumer outreach and developing products at scale underpins Glue’s approach to create solutions addressing real-world use cases, simplifying the user experience and driving widespread adoption to Web3.

## Core Team


Ponyo	Head of Marketing	/files/kDWNh8SBItrZxsMLAu04	https://x.com/ponyongmi
Belle	Head of Community	/files/mXNg1c71tAyIHq7KQc45	https://x.com/Belle53553962
Max	Head of Design	/files/dm5fZmnr65ETCmB9fbyo	https://x.com/thatsadahim

# Glue AMAs

{% hint style="info" %} **AMAs happen regularly and are recorded.** **Follow official channels to not miss the next AMA.** {% endhint %} Find links and recordings for the past AMAs below.

# AMA	Date	Link
Glue Telegram AMA 3	16th of October 2025	Read Here
X Spaces. Onboarding the Next 100 Million: Cross-Chain, Omnichain & Real UX	22nd July 2025	Listen Here
r/CryptoCurrency AMA 7	14th–15th July 2025	Read Here
X Spaces Glue Network AMA	14 March 2025	Listen Here
Glue Network AMA and Updates	28th February 2025	Listen Here
r/CryptoCurrency Reddit AMA 6	7th January 2024	Read Here
AlphaNet Relaunch + Token Sale with Glue and Friends Spaces	12 December 2024	Listen Here
r/CryptoCurrency Reddit AMA 5	12 December 2024	Read Here
Glue Telegram AMA 2	6 December 2024	Read & Listen Here
Joint X Spaces with LayerZero: Build Omnichain on Glue Network	7 November 2024	Listen Here
Joint X Spaces with Avax: Glue & Avax Partnership Announcement	31 October 2024	Listen Here
Glue Telegram AMA	18 October 2024	Read & Listen Here
r/CryptoCurrency Reddit AMA 4	21 August 2024	Read Here
LayerZero Lounge: Glue Network - X Spaces	8 August 2024	Listen Here
Glue & WarpGate Partnership Announcement	1 August 2024	Read Here
r/CryptoCurrency Reddit AMA 3	25 July 2024	Read Here
r/CryptoCurrency Reddit AMA 2	17 July 2024	Read Here
r/EthTrader Reddit AMA	3 July 2024	Read Here
r/CryptoCurrency Reddit AMA 1	21 June 2024	Read Here
X Spaces AMA 10	14 June 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 9	5 June 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 8	28 May 2024
X Spaces AMA 7	21 May 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 6	14 May 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 5	7 May 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 4	30 April 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 3	23 April 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 2	15 April 2024	Listen Here
X Spaces AMA 1	10 April 2024	Listen Here

# Partnerships


Messari	Glue will be incorporating Messari's tech into Glue Hub, and utilizing their indices to give users a better idea on how the market is moving. Additionally, Messari token reports will be available to Glue users.	Messari is the leading provider of crypto market intelligence products that help professionals navigate crypto with confidence.	/files/uh0S3HDS90i9HmJb2Fk0	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1831044778185605195
Eigen Layer	Glue is teaming up with Eigen Layer to launch their first-ever Substrate-based Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs). Glue will also be exploring the use of Eigen's AVS's to validate the Glue Network— boosting economic security while keeping inflation in check.	Eigen Layer is the leading market for decentralized trust.	/files/UvvWkHE4hr0ZUVjIa7n8	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1829163395083587966
Acurast	Accurast's decentralized and serverless cloud infrastructure makes the Glue ecosystem less reliant on centralized systems and service providers, resulting in improved security and reliability for all users.	Acurast is transforming the cloud landscape. Mobile-powered disruption for decentralized, confidential, and accessible compute.	/files/1cAAGx2MKFNWSjUPq0w2	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1826409077389283343
LayerZero	This integration connects Glue to other blockchains, including Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, and many more! Glue will be able to benefit from even more advanced LayerZero functionalities, such as one-click asset swaps across different chains.	LayerZero is the leading omnichain interoperability protocol.	/files/5CuEysGGlI8ZkTH1twJl	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1824597156856013167
Venn	Venn allows Glue to prevent exploit transactions before they reach the blockchain, securing transactions in real-time through a decentralized and modular network of security operators.	Venn is an on-chain security solution for smart contracts, using an open source firewall built by Ironblocks.	/files/iFDU9StsdAZt8ubne7N2	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1839047256466501884
Banxa	This partnership enables Glue users to safely and easily convert their preferred fiat currency into crypto with convenient integration into the Glue Hub, for a seamless and intuitive experience.	Banxa is a trusted on and off-ramp platform for Web3.	/files/hKaiXHStrslrgd1kQ4nr	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1841267069326639153
Stork	Data shouldn't be a barrier to building. Storks Flagship COS (Composite Oracle Service) Stork for Real Time, which provides over 2,000+ crypto assets at <10ms latency will now be available on Glue. Developers in the Glue ecosystem will be able to create their own COS through direct connection with their vast publisher network on The Open Data Market.	Stork is ushering in a new age of open data markets.	/files/o70A4x3hzyM3uHB9RPRI	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1843690460327329919
Avalanche	Glue has officially partnered with Avalanche to unlock new possibilities in DeFi. Users on the Glue Hub will be able to import Avax's BTC.b (bridged Bitcoin), giving them access to the Glue ecosystem. Users will then be able to easily manage their portfolio from the Glue Hub.	Avalanche is a high-performance blockchain platform designed for builders who need to scale.	/files/Dp7UBKMRDFPwmzHYSlO3	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1848469550938964177
BENQI	Through our partnership, Glue will incorporate sAVAX as the default yield-bearing option within our ecosystem. This means that Glue Hub users can now automatically acquire sAVAX, combining simplicity with earning potential in just a few clicks.	BENQI is a leading suite of decentralized finance protocols built on Avalanche.	/files/KhWotS2xUz2HRVHl05x8	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1856382462193959394
ether.fi	We're thrilled to announce our partnership with ether.fi, the top liquid restaking protocol, to make weETH the default yield-bearing token on the Glue Hub. This partnership ensures that earning yield on your ETH will be as effortless as it should be.	ether.fi is a leading decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking protocol that allows users to stake their ETH while retaining full control over their assets.	/files/2IMwHUzBlH8pEQLUyHmA	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1859603215609721167
WarpGate	As one of the first projects to build on Glue, WarpGate will directly benefit from the security, multichain ecosystem, and customer service layer of our platform. WarpGate's established presence in DeFi and GameFi will help cultivate a growing user base.		/files/5VBSlH1y0Navmc9ahMm3	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1815359196273012764
Mr. Miggles	We're thrilled to announce our official partnership with Mr. Miggles. With this, we are officially bringing the best of memes and meme-based projects to the Glue ecosystem.		/files/GdnuPlZuu40RDyZbymTb	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1857126093280379060
Moo Deng	You've seen the memes, everyone loves Moo Deng! We’re teaming up to deliver some exciting things to the Moo Deng and Glue community.		/files/vTZNbaWdHMjKoNmlkMFe	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1861905757098102897
Kimbo	We’re excited to welcome the goodest doggo, Kimbo, to Glue, bringing even more meme magic to our ecosystem! This Avax pup has found a cozy spot with us, and there’s so much more to come.		/files/ExSCLSBdQBabfuy0aFdH	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1863648596706373750
MoonDAO	We’ve partnered with MoonDAO and are excited to integrate them into our ecosystem! With MoonDAO as a partner, Glue users will be able to buy $MOONEY on-chain quickly and easily, right from your credit card!		/files/ajNbFLlwZ2uYBdq1pXY0	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1866137995423695226
ElonRWA	When you can't partner with Elon directly, partnering with ElonRWA is the next best thing! We're excited to announce our partnership on Day 8 of our 12 Days of Gluemas.		/files/giqhDHuyJsONawXFEOZC	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1870229591610339359
Bonk	We are very excited to announce the strategic collaboration between Glue and Bonk.	You'll be able to buy $BONK in seconds, even without a wallet!	/files/XBkJmvp2BiyJgUVYcyyw	https://x.com/bonk_inu/status/1870256629561647547
FirstBroccoli	Pleased to welcome First Broccoli to the Glue ecosystem as an official partner! We will be working closely together to deliver meme-based excitement to both your timeline and the Glue protocol!		/files/Sm79afDt7sthzEKb01JR	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1897648362951700865
Stargate	We're thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with StargateFinance to launch the flagship cross-chain mobile app! For the first time ever, Stargate's groundbreaking cross-chain technology is coming to iOS and Android, powering the next generation of crypto experiences.		/files/iMA3qNKya0P3WqDhG0Ek	https://x.com/GlueNet/status/1924933515365569023

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