Zero Blockchain

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LayerZero's 'Zero' Blockchain: Institutional Partnerships, L1 Scalability Claims, and Market Reaction

LayerZero's Zero promises a purpose-built L1 for institutional settlement backed by Citadel, DTCC and ICE — sparking a notable ZRO rally. This article evaluates the technical pitch, partner implications, token-market response and the open questions ahead of a fall 2026 launch.