Conflux and LayerZero: BSIM Collaboration
LayerZero, an interoperability protocol, is making significant strides into the Chinese market following a successful partnership with Google Cloud. The company’s latest venture involves a collaborative effort with Conflux, a Singapore-registered public blockchain, to develop an innovative blockchain-based SIM card (BSIM) in conjunction with China Telecom.
Elevating Mobile Blockchain Security
The BSIM technology, co-created by Conflux and China Telecom, offers users the ability to securely transfer assets and messages across different blockchain networks, courtesy of LayerZero’s advanced cross-chain messaging protocol. Initially announced in February, the project outlined plans for a pilot program in Hong Kong, set to launch later this year, with subsequent expansion across China. The primary purpose of these BSIM cards is to provide users with a secure means of storing private keys on their mobile devices.
Conflux has faced a recent challenge as user activity has declined, with daily transactions dropping from over 40,000 in the first quarter of 2023 to approximately 20,000 since April, according to data from ConfluxScan. To address these challenges and enhance the capabilities of BSIM cards, Conflux has formed a strategic partnership with LayerZero. Through this collaboration, Conflux aims to enable future BSIM users to seamlessly transfer assets stored on these blockchain-enabled SIM cards between Conflux and other blockchain networks.
LayerZero’s Asia Pacific Venture
LayerZero, renowned for its role as a cross-chain messaging protocol, is already widely utilized by Ethereum layer-2 protocols like Arbitrum and Optimism. The integration with Conflux marks a significant milestone for LayerZero as it expands its reach into the Asia Pacific region. Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero Labs, highlighted the historical significance of the Asia Pacific region as a pioneer in the Web3 space.
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Furthermore, Pellegrino expressed enthusiasm about the potential to tap into China Telecom’s extensive user base of 390 million customers. While China has previously imposed strict regulations on cryptocurrency trading and mining, recent developments in Hong Kong, including the allowance of some crypto retail trading, have sparked discussions about a potential shift in China’s stance toward cryptocurrencies. A recent Chainalysis report speculated that Hong Kong’s crypto initiatives might suggest a subtle evolution in China’s approach to cryptocurrency. The report suggests that China’s silence on the matter could signify a changing perspective, hinting at a more crypto-friendly environment in the future.
