LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol designed to enable developers to seamlessly issue, connect, and expand assets or applications across multiple blockchains. The protocol provides permissionless infrastructure through a decentralized architecture, with core functions including fully composable liquidity transport and support for cross-chain messaging and the Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard. By decoupling underlying communication logic from the application layer, LayerZero allows smart contracts on different networks to interact directly, eliminating the complexity of cross-chain bridging while enhancing capital efficiency and development velocity.