VIA Network by the VIA Labs team - Cross-Chain Interop: Oracles to Tokens
Basic Information
Project Name: VIA Network
Project Track: crosschain-interop
Team Name: VIA Labs Team
Team Members: 6
Raymond - “Atlas” - CTO / Tech Founder. @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” - COO / Business Founder. @Cletus
Robert leads VIA Labs’ 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” - Chief System Architect. @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 - VP Operations / Head of BD. @Jakesalty
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.
Asch - Ecosystems / Graphics. @Aschdotx
Asch shapes the face and voice of VIA Labs across ecosystems, leading creative direction and managing external relations with projects and communities. With a keen eye for design and a sharp sense of narrative, she ensures that VIA’s visuals and messaging stay cohesive, compelling, and on brand—whether it’s a graphic asset or a strategic campaign.
Bert - Front-end development. @bert
Bert swapped sports science for front-end development, bringing a performance-driven mindset from South Africa. A perpetual learner, he tackles tough CSS and JavaScript challenges head-on, ensuring VIA Labs’ interfaces are both intuitive and lightning-fast.
Social Info
Telegram: Telegram: View @VIA_Labs
X (Twitter): https://x.com/VIA_Labs
Discord: VIA Labs
Website: https://vialabs.io/
Project Overview
Project Goal:
The VIA Network is an omni-chain infrastructure that enables developers to create cross-chain products between Tron 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.
Unique Value Proposition:
Adding the VIA Network to Tron will enable the expansion and/or migration of existing dapps from other networks to easily onboard into the Tron ecosystem. Greatly simplifying and reducing onboarding costs for other projects building on Tron.
Interoperability will be expanded by:
- Robust Bridging Toolset: Enable seamless token, NFT, and data transfers between Tron and over 140 EVM and non-EVM 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 Tron-compatible wallets and streamlined migration paths for existing dapps, fostering a unified liquidity pool and user base.
- Workshops & Technical Support: Offering developer workshops and expert consulting to accelerate cross-chain adoption on Tron.
Immediate Use Cases upon launch:
- VIA Labs could help extend WSOL to TRON for the JustMoney Team as stated in their submission post: JustMoney - Powering User Adoption and Retention on Tron with WSOL
- VIA Labs technology can be used to aid another TBL submission, TronEnergize & FarmoTron, for their Q3 roadmap item: TronEnergize & FarmoTron: Powering TRON with Energy Rentals & Cross-Chain Staking
- BabyTuru, an OG MemeToken, has requested development of cross-chain smart contracts in their latest funding request. VIA Labs technology can make this possible. BabyTuru the OG Meme Token with Utility
- Tronscore, a Digital Identity NFT marketplace, could source NFTs from multiple chains to lock on Tron. Expanding their reach and audience into the Tron ecosystem using VIA Labs technology. TronsCore - Digital Identity & NFTs on TRON
Project Demo:
Upon completion, VIA Labs will add several working cross-chain examples for developers across the Tron ecosystem to rapidly deploy cross-chain contracts on Tron.
Examples are currently limited to purely EVM chains, however, you can find Cross-Chain tokens (ccTs), Cross-Chain NFTs (ccNFTs), and Cross-Chain oracle examples → https://developer.vialabs.io/
Expected Completion Date: September 2025
Current Progress (%): 0%
Technical & Governance Details
Project Test Instructions: N/A - will update as progress occurs.
Technical Details:
VIA Labs’ cross-chain network employs a multi-layered validation process to ensure the security and integrity of transactions. For a transaction to be processed, it must pass through all applicable security layers, providing robust protection against potential attacks.
For more information - please see VIA Labs - Cross-Chain Communication
Smart Contract Links: N/A - will update as progress occurs. Will be available on github and scansites.
How is the Project Governed?: The project is governed by the core team.
Funding & Business Model
Funding Request:
Amount: $195,000
Breakdown:
- $75,000: Core Protocol & Integration Development
- $20,000: Security & Auditing
- $25,000: Infrastructure & Ops
- $25,000: Ecosystem Growth & Dev incentives
- Hackathon special Tron Promotions
- $50,000: Marketing & Awareness
- Sponsoring Social Media advertisements
Business Model:
Cross-chain message volume. More messages = more revenue. VIA Labs charges a flat 0.25 USDC / USDT per cross-chain message.
Interested in TRON Having a Stake?: If TRON is interested, we’re open for discussions! Although not asked for in this submission, our pitch deck can be found here: Link
Preferred Collaboration Method: Open for any mode of cooperation - however, would prefer to form a relationship with the team and DAO leaders to better aid in the development and onboarding of dApps into the Tron ecosystem. Development of VIA technology on Tron will make cross-chain easier for all dApps seeking to expand to Tron.
Ecosystem Impact
Traction:
- 400k+ cross-chain messages delivered
- 130+ live chains (both EVM and non-EVM)
- 25+ dApps live
- Greater than $1 million in bridged volume → https://dappradar.com/dapp/via-labs/?range-ha=all&range-ds=30d
Backed by:
- Circle - USDC Grant - Link
- Avalanche - InfraBUIDL() Grant - Link
- Reef - non-EVM Grant - Link
- Stellar - non-EVM Grant - Link
- Midnight - non-EVM grant - Link
Mini Case Studies - What has already been built?:
- 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 - Cross-Chain Tokens (CCTs)
The VIA Network has been used to add cross-chain functionality to both new and existing tokens. - Token Migrations
The VIA Network has been used for token migrations to new and emerging blockchains. Two examples here include:
Time on TRON: This will be VIA Labs’ first time building on Tron!
Project Milestones
All project milestones assume a start date of July 28th.
Requested budget breakdown:
20% Down, 40% at Milestone 1, 20% at Milestone 2, and 20% at Milestone 3.
Milestone 1: MVP
Infrastructure duplication of the VIA Network from EVM to Tron.
- KPI: Successful contract interaction between Ethereum Sepolia and Tron Testnet. Contract interaction shown on blockchain explorers.
- Estimated Date of completion, September 1st
Milestone 2: Testnet
Documentation + Custom bridging front-end for projects for Tron compatible wallets and full developer documentation.
- KPI: Non-developers can connect their wallets and transfer funds on testnet. Contract interaction shown on blockchain explorers.
- Estimated Date of completion: September 15th
Milestone 3: Mainnet
Mainnet deployment of VIA Network between EVM and Tron
- KPI: Value or data transfers measured by interaction with blockchain explorers, custom bridging front end, completed audit report.
- Estimated Date of completion: September 29th
Project in 5 Years:
- VIA Labs will tie TRON to every blockchain, new or old, to completely break down the barriers between blockchains (10,000’s of blockchains). Developers will be able to seamlessly interact on the new monetary rails without having to worry about the minutiae of gas fees, chain IDs, or wallet connections. It will all “JustWork”
- VIA Labs will become the de-facto cross-chain messaging layer amongst web3 + web2 and a household name amongst developers.
- A self-sustaining ecosystem fund—financed by micro-fees on message flow—has already launched thousands of cross-chain dApps, making VIA the connective tissue of the global digital economy.
