Interlay is a modular network optimized to host decentralized Bitcoin finance protocols. The network consists of four layers as shown below.
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Consensus, Computation, and Governance: The base layer provides security through consensus, functionality through computation, and community-control through governance.
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Infrastructure: The infrastructure layer enables bridging between Bitcoin through Interlay's decentralized bridge as well as bridges to other DeFi networks.
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DeFi: The DeFi layer facilitates basic financial primitives including lending, borrowing, and exchanging assets.
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Application: The application layer provides easy access for end users via the UI as well as developer access via SDKs and APIs.
