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Zug, Switzerland, October 5th, 2023, Chainwire 
The <a href="https://www.icon.foundation/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ICON Foundation</a> is excited to announce the launch of <a href="https://www.icon.foundation/projects?utm_campaign=prg#xcall-service" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">xCall</a> on Cosmos. This marks a strategic integration, bringing together the power of xCall and Cosmos's native interoperability protocol, the Inter-Blockchain Communication (<a href="https://www.ibcprotocol.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">IBC</a>). xCall is a comprehensive, general cross-chain<a href="https://www.icon.foundation/projects" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> messaging standard that can be integrated with any interoperability </a>protocol, such as LayerZero or Wormhole.
The integration of xCall with IBC comes just three months after its initial integration with Blockchain Transmission Protocol (<a href="https://github.com/icon-project/IIPs/blob/master/IIPS/iip-25.md#abstract/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BTP</a>), which is ICON's native interoperability layer. This IBC integration, <a href="https://www.xcall.dev/what-is-xcall?utm_campaign=prg#which-chains-are-connected-to-xcall" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">which connects ICON’s interoperability network</a> to Cosmos blockchains Archway and Neutron, offers users and developers leveraging Cosmos a simpler and more flexible cross-chain development experience.&nbsp;
<h2 id="how-xcall-works">How xCall Works</h2>
xCall offers a single interface for building cross-chain decentralized applications (dApps), regardless of their chosen interoperability protocol. This seamless connection means that once a dApp is configured to receive messages from one xCall-connected chain, it can effortlessly receive messages from any xCall-connected chain, opening a world of possibilities for developers.
The usage of xCall contracts generates revenue through built-in<a href="https://www.xcall.dev/explanations/fees#burning-fees-and-impact-to-icx-tokenomics/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> fees, which are swapped to ICX tokens and burned</a> for sustainability.&nbsp;
<h2 id="pioneering-flexibility-and-security-in-interoperability">Pioneering Flexibility and Security in Interoperability&nbsp;</h2>
xCall offers a multi-protocol verification solution, reducing reliance on a single interoperability protocol and eliminating the need for trust in oracles or a trusted set of validators.Decentralized through relayer incentives, the protocol ensures security in cross-chain messaging.
Unlike other protocols, xCall is platform-neutral, functioning as a layer atop various interoperability protocols, including IBC and BTP. With future integrations, such as LayerZero on the horizon, xCall empowers developers to explore a wide range of possibilities for building cross-chain applications.
There are <a href="https://www.xcall.dev/what-is-xcall#why-use-xcall/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">many advantages</a> to xCall in addition to its platform-neutrality, such as:&nbsp;
<ul>
 <li>Standardizing cross-chain messaging for executing cross-chain transactions with a single set of code.</li>
 <li>Ensuring future-proof compatibility with all interoperability protocols.</li>
 <li>Complementing the security and technical limitations of existing interoperability solutions.</li>
 <li>Providing roll-back functionality for failsafe measures in case transactions fail.</li>
 <li>Simplifying cross-chain overhead reduces the code required for dApps utilizing multiple bridge types.</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://x.com/minhokim?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Min Kim</a>, CEO of the ICON Foundation, commented, "With the integration of xCall on Cosmos, we are pioneering a future where blockchain barriers are a thing of the past. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to simplifying cross-chain development and expanding the reach of dApps across diverse ecosystems."
Users looking for a cross-chain dApp solution can reach out to <a href="mailto:hello@xcall.dev" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">hello@xcall.dev</a> for more info.
For xCall developer support, users should join <a href="https://discord.gg/DBFb9bVzHP/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">#dev_support</a> on the ICON Discord.&nbsp;
xCall developer resources can be found on <a href="https://www.xcall.dev/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">xcall.dev</a>.
<h2 id="about-icon-foundation">About ICON Foundation</h2>
The <a href="https://www.icon.foundation/?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">ICON Foundation</a> is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing blockchain interoperability by supporting the open development of bridging infrastructure to connect all blockchains. Established in 2017, the foundation plays a pivotal role in fostering the growth and mission of the ICON ecosystem.
For more information:
<a href="https://discord.gg/b5QvCXJjJM" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Discord</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/helloiconworld" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ICON_Network?utm_campaign=prg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> 
<h5>Contact</h5>COO Jamie Kingsley The PR Genius j.kingsley@theprgenius.com

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