Summary:

EDGEN is the core Token of the emerging protocol LayerEdge, representing a paradigm shift in verification architecture. The project builds a verification infrastructure for multi-chain by combining ZK technology with Bitcoin security, and EDGEN serves as the key incentive tool for network operations.

What is the LayerEdge protocol behind EDGEN?

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LayerEdge is a universal decentralized verification protocol aimed at providing an efficient and secure verification layer for various on-chain and off-chain applications. The uniqueness of this protocol lies in:

• Using Recursive ZK Proofs technology significantly reduces verification costs;
• Anchor the final verification results on the Bitcoin blockchain to obtain immutable security;
• Implement a lightweight node verification mechanism so that ordinary users can participate and earn rewards.

LayerEdge is not limited to a single chain, but hopes to become the verification cornerstone of the entire blockchain ecosystem. This cross-chain verification architecture also gives its Token EDGEN a unique application scenario and value foundation.

Why is EDGEN an indispensable part of the LayerEdge network?

In the verification system built on LayerEdge, EDGEN performs the following core functions:

1. Verification Incentive

Any light node only needs to participate in a portion of random verification tasks to receive EDG rewards. This random sampling + economic incentive model greatly enhances the network’s participation and degree of decentralization.

2. Fee Medium

All validation requests submitted to LayerEdge must be paid for with EDGEN. This ensures that the Token has actual utility and continues to generate value as network usage grows.

3. Security Protection Mechanism

EDGEN is also closely linked to the economic security model of LayerEdge—if a node behaves maliciously, it will lose its staked EDGEN, creating a clear penalty and incentive mechanism.

What is the core value that EDGEN can bring?

Through the design of LayerEdge, EDGEN not only possesses the trading functions of traditional public chain tokens but also has deep infrastructure attributes.

• Sustainability: Based on usage rather than speculation, the Token value is more stable.
• Strong binding Bitcoin security: Every verification is ultimately anchored through the Bitcoin chain, enhancing immutability.
• Widely applicable: compatible with multiple chains and application scenarios, not reliant on a single ecosystem.

This also means that the value growth of EDGEN depends more on the incremental verification demand of LayerEdge in actual Web3 applications.

Which scenarios will first adopt LayerEdge and EDGEN?

The following are several clearly defined high-potential scenarios:

• Cross-chain asset verification: Ensure that the status of cross-chain bridges or asset custody contracts is genuine and trustworthy.
• AI Inference Verification: Ensure that the AI model is not tampered with during off-chain execution.
• DePIN Device Status Verification: Verifying the accuracy of data from IoT or physical devices.
• Identity credential verification: Achieve on-chain authentication without privacy leakage.
• Game Behavior Verification: Efficient verification of game processes, results, and item ownership.

The above scenarios can mobilize participants through the EDGEN incentive mechanism, forming a continuously operating validation economy.

EDGEN is now live on Gate spot market.

Figure:https://www.gate.com/trade/EDGEN_USDT

Gate has launched EDGEN spot trading, on June 3rd, the price is approximately 0.022 USD, please trade with caution and be aware of the risks.

Summary

As a project focused on on-chain verification infrastructure, LayerEdge proposes a future-oriented verification paradigm through the combination of ZK and Bitcoin. And EDGEN is the lifeblood of this protocol.

As the demands for security, scalability, and privacy in blockchain applications continue to rise, infrastructure tokens like EDGEN are expected to move beyond the “hype logic” and enter a true “usage logic” era.