@polyester Here's what matters: Your wallet, your control. ๐
Polyester is non-custodial. You retain control of your private keys while your account gets its own Safe smart account on Polyester Chain.
Easy onboarding. Self-custody. More control.
Let's explore! ๐
3/3
#Polyester#testnet
Tap on the link and complete some tasks, that's all, not a big deal.
where did it come from? type anything and watch the github repos it forked from grow.
my invite: https://t.co/lUR4dzkjmN
my x forked into 15,000 $FORK
$ git log --graph @rtd_tech
* x scan +9,000
* trials +6,000
where did yours come from?
https://t.co/lUR4dzkjmN https://t.co/VsW8sqfE7z
@polyester Different components, one connected ecosystem.
Understanding the infrastructure is part of understanding the future of DeFi.
#Polyester#testnet
INSIDE @polyester #8: UNDERSTANDING ZIPPER AND POLYESTER CHAIN
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you deposit an asset from another blockchain into Polyester?
There is an important technology making this possible: Zipper.
Let's understand how it works and why every Polyester user should know about it.
What exactly is Polyester Chain?
Polyester Chain is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain that provides the foundation for Polyester's ecosystem.
It supports smart accounts, asset movements, Zipper, and other important on-chain activities.
Think of it as the blockchain infrastructure that helps different parts of Polyester work together.
So, what is Zipper?
Zipper is Polyester's decentralized asset-wrapping protocol.
Its job is to connect supported external blockchains to Polyester Chain.
When you deposit a supported asset, Zipper verifies the transaction and creates an equivalent Zipped Asset on Polyester Chain.
For example, BTC can become zBTC.
What are Zipped Assets (zAssets)?
This is one of the most important things to understand.
A Zipped Asset represents an asset deposited from a particular blockchain.
It is backed 1:1 by the original asset held in its corresponding vault.
For example, USDT deposited from Ethereum and USDT deposited from Solana have separate Zipped Assets.
Why? Because each one has its own source network, backing and withdrawal route.
What are Unified Assets (uAssets)?
This is where things become interesting for everyday users.
Polyester can combine compatible Zipped Assets into one Unified Asset balance.
For example, supported USDT deposits from different networks can contribute to the same USDT balance in your account.
Instead of managing separate balances for every supported network, you can use one unified balance across Polyester.
How does Zipper protect asset movements?
Zipper doesn't simply receive an asset and immediately issue a token.
It has a verification process.
Validators independently check important details, including the source transaction, asset, amount and receiving account.
A two-thirds validator quorum is required before a request proceeds.
There are also additional security measures, including Cubist-protected vault signing and transaction screening.
This is important because asset security and accurate verification matter in any blockchain ecosystem.
What benefits does this bring to Polyester users?
Here are some important benefits:
โข Access supported assets from different blockchains.
โข Deposit through one supported network and withdraw through another compatible route.
โข Use compatible assets through a unified account balance.
โข Trade supported assets through Polyester's order-book system.
โข Avoid manually managing Zipped Assets during the normal deposit process.
โข Follow deposit and withdrawal activities through Polyester Scan.
The bigger idea is to make assets from different networks more useful within one ecosystem.
What should every Polyester user remember?
Understanding Zipper helps you make better decisions when using Polyester.
Always check the supported network, asset, deposit address, minimum amount and applicable fees before making a transfer.
Also remember that not every token with the same ticker is automatically the same asset. Always confirm the correct network and supported route.
Polyester Chain, Zipper, Zipped Assets and Unified Assets each have different roles, but they work together to make the ecosystem possible.
NOTE to my African Community:
Polyester is more than an exchange interface. There is an entire blockchain infrastructure working behind the scenes.
As the Polyester Africa community, our goal is not just to use the platform but to understand the technology, learn together and help more people become confident users.
Whether you are joining us from Africa or anywhere else in the world, let's keep learning.
Educate โข Build โข Grow โข Together.
#InsidePolyester #PolyesterAfrica