The VIA Network is an omni-chain infrastructure that enables developers to create cross-chain products between Stellar and 140+ other blockchains (including both EVM and non-EVM chains).

This interconnectivity opens the door for dapp developers to send messages, data and value between all supported chains.

• Unified Liquidity: Access liquidity across many blockchains.

• Unified Features: Unique features easily accessible across networks.

• Unified Developer Experience: Ease of integration and maintenance.

• Unified User Base: Users previously scattered across various networks now united.

This will enable the expansion and/or migration of existing dapps from other networks to easily onboard into the Stellar ecosystem.

This submission will expand interoperability on Stellar by:

• Robust Bridging Protocols: Enable seamless token, NFT, and data transfers between Stellar and over 140 blockchains.

• Enhanced Developer Tools: Provide unified APIs and SDKs to simplify cross-chain dapp integration, along with real-time transaction monitoring.

• User-Focused Solutions: Offer a dedicated front-end for Stellar-compatible wallets and streamlined migration paths for existing dapps, fostering a unified liquidity pool and user base.

• Workshops & Technical Support: Host developer workshops and offer expert consulting to accelerate cross-chain adoption and integration on Stellar.

Further, VIA Labs leverages a non-conventional, time-efficient approach to cross-chain expansion. To replicate the VIA Network on Stellar, we are partnering with Cheesecake Labs—renowned experts in Stellar’s Soroban smart contract ecosystem. Cheesecake Labs brings specialized expertise in building secure, high-performance Soroban contracts, while VIA Labs adapts our proven cross-chain architecture for Stellar.

Our integration strategy centers on a dual-chain bridging mechanism that portably translates our core protocols onto Stellar’s network. Specifically, we are porting our cross-chain messaging, asset transfer, and data synchronization protocols into modular Soroban smart contracts. This setup leverages Stellar’s fast, low-cost transactions and deterministic execution, ensuring atomic swaps, asynchronous message passing, and unified liquidity management with minimal latency.

Throughout this process, VIA Labs leads the strategic planning and technical integration, working in lockstep with Cheesecake Labs to validate every integration point. This close collaboration guarantees that all critical components are accurately translated and optimized for immediate deployment, delivering a robust, scalable, and secure network expansion on Stellar.

Yes

$95.0K

Success Criteria for the Stellar infrastructure launch encompass both technical performance and go-to-market impact:

• Technical Metrics:

  • Successful deployment and interaction of VIA Labs’ cross-chain modules on Stellar—demonstrated by a stable, audited set of Soroban-based smart contracts capable of seamless communication with EVM networks.

  • Metrics such as transaction speed, low latency, high throughput, and minimal downtime, alongside efficient gas usage and resolution of any critical bug reports.

  • Comprehensive and user-friendly documentation, robust APIs, and SDKs that lead to high adoption rates and positive developer feedback in early testnet interactions.

• Go-to-Market Metrics:

  • Measurable growth in developer participation through hackathons, workshops, and online events—tracked by new developer sign-ups, active project submissions, and social media engagement on platforms like X (Twitter).

  • Strategic Partnerships & Integrations - Formation of key partnerships (e.g., stablecoin providers, wallet providers, and Stellar DeFi projects) that result in visible “lighthouse” integrations, driving real-world usage such as increased cross-chain transaction volumes and liquidity flows.

  • Enhanced financial access and ecosystem expansion as developers build innovative applications leveraging cross-chain capabilities, evidenced by increased asset transfers and broader adoption of Stellar-based dApps.

These criteria ensure that the technical robustness of the infrastructure translates into meaningful market adoption—expanding financial access and creating a more interconnected, efficient blockchain ecosystem for both EVM and native Stellar builders.

VIA Labs will drive adoption of our Stellar infrastructure by leveraging proven cross-chain tactics that have worked for protocols like LayerZero and Axelar. Our plan focuses on engaging both EVM and Stellar-native developers through sponsoring prominent hackathons, organizing hands-on developer workshops, and hosting pop-up hacker houses at key events. We’ll offer targeted bounties for projects such as cross-chain messaging, asset bridging, and innovative LLM integrations, while partnering with Cheesecake Labs to co-host technical webinars and deep-dive sessions on Soroban integration.

Our tactical approach centers on robust event-driven and online community engagement. Key actionable steps include:

• Hackathons & Bounties: Sponsor events (e.g., ETH Conventions, Stellar hackathons) and launch multi-category bounty challenges.

• Workshops & Tutorials: Host in-person and virtual workshops with live code demos, publish comprehensive guides, and share sample projects on GitHub.

• Social Media Outreach: Use Twitter Spaces, targeted posts on X, and active participation on Discord to disseminate updates and gather real-time feedback.

On the business development front, we will secure strategic integrations by partnering with key players such as Circle for USDC bridging, leading Stellar DeFi projects, and popular wallets (e.g., Lobstr, Freighter). By demonstrating early “lighthouse” integrations and publicizing success stories, we aim to create a strong narrative around our cross-chain interoperability, positioning VIA Labs as the default bridge for Stellar’s expanding smart contract ecosystem. Metrics like cross-chain transaction volume, developer engagement, and integration case studies will be monitored to continuously refine our approach.

• Deployed on 140+ blockchains -> https://github.com/VIALabs-io/npm-registry/tree/master/src/chains

• ~$1 million in bridged TVL -> https://dappradar.com/dapp/via-labs/?range-ha=all&range-ds=30d

• 400k successful cross-chain messages -> https://scan.vialabs.io/

• 20+ client growing ecosystem -> https://vialabs.io/ecosystem

• Proud grantee of both Circle and Avalanche to build a cross-chain stable-coin transfer protocol. -> https://x.com/AvalancheFDN/status/1877045675604471861

Mini Case Study #1

Proto-USD

The VIA Network has been used to build advanced cross-chain stablecoin dapps. Proto-USD combines primitives from both Circle and Avalanche to provide emerging blockchains with a seamless stablecoin transfer experience. Proto-USD has earned grant awards from both Circle and Avalanche. 

See the website here

Mini Case Study #2

Cross-Chain Tokens

The VIA Network has been used to add cross-chain functionality to both new and existing tokens. 

• MERY - Memecoin - Cronos <-> Cronos zkEVM. Link

• Ebisus Bay - DEX token - Cronos <-> Cronos zkEVM. Link 

• Vitruveo - Native token transfer - Multiple Chains <-> Vitruveo. Link

Mini Case Study #3

Token Migration

The VIA Network has been used for token migrations to new and emerging blockchains. Two examples here include:

• Gravity Finance migration -  a token migration from Polygon -> Sonic (two EVM chains). Link

• Reef migration - a one way bridge / token migration from ETH/BSC -> REEF (EVM to Non-EVM). Link

1. Infrastructure duplication of the VIA Network from EVM to Stellar 

   • KPI: Successful contract interaction between Ethereum Sepolia and Stellar Testnet. Contract interaction shown on blockchain explorers.

   • Estimated date of completion: July 7, 2025

   • Budget: $60k

1. Custom bridging front-end for projects for Stellar compatible wallets and full developer documentation.

• KPI: Non-developers can connect their wallets and transfer funds on testnet.

• Estimated date of completion: July 28, 2025

• Budget: $25k

Mainnet deployment of VIA Network between EVM and Stellar

• KPI: Value or data transfers measured by interaction with blockchain explorers, custom bridging front end.

• Estimated date of completion: Aug 11, 2025

• Budget: $10k

Raymond ("Atlas"):
Raymond brings 20+ years of enterprise experience in development, security, operations, Agile, management, and consulting, specializing in complex systems engineering. He has scaled teams from 5 to 75 employees and managed high-traffic, regulated platforms in fintech, education, and ecommerce.

Robert ("Cletus"):
Robert leads VIA Lab’s operations and strategy, bridging teams with his experience on multi-million-dollar solar projects. He holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and is the glue between the development team and strategic pursuits.

Andre ("Druuu"):
Andre is a full-stack developer with a strong track record in the medical and fintech sectors. He has built diverse backend tools, is proficient in frameworks like React, Nuxt, Next, and Vue, and is exploring AI technology and wallet abstraction.

Jake:
Jake drives business development at VIA Labs, using his background as a senior conductor on the British railway system to forge strategic partnerships in blockchain. His logistical and people management skills have been key to the company's growth.