Liquidity Lock & Fast Path

The Liquidity Lock concept, introduced by Mono Protocol, has significantly enhanced multichain transaction efficiency. More specifically, it allows asynchronous execution of a multichain intent, separating intent fulfillment from settlement, which makes multichain transactions feel like same-chain transactions for the user.

Applications enable Liquidity Locks via the Toolkit. Once enabled, all user transactions are co-signed (sequenced) by Mono Protocol, preventing double-spending during asynchronous multichain executions.

How Liquidity Locks Work:

Liquidity Locks are managed by Mono Protocol's LL Service, which performs four critical functions:

  1. Verifies: Validates user on-chain and locked balances

  2. Co-signs: Adds signatures to operations, ensures control over account state transition and prevents double-spending

  3. Provides Guarantees: Issues security attestations to solvers for immediate delivery, given delayed settlement

  4. Tracks Positions: Ensures not yet settled balance follows risk policies to maintain system integrity

Key Benefits:

  • Speed: Execute cross-chain transactions in seconds instead of minutes

  • Reliability: Cryptographic guarantees ensure 100% transaction success

  • Cost Efficiency: Reduce gas costs by up to 40% through batched settlements

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