Introduction
Entangle Protocol is a Bittensor subnet that provides fully decentralised cross-chain message relaying across 13 blockchain networks and 5 distinct ecosystems. It connects EVM chains (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche), Solana, SUI, Stellar, and Cosmos chains (Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, Neutron) using a competitive, incentivised relay network.
No bridges. No custodians. No single point of failure. Just a decentralised network of incentivised agentic relayers — scored and rewarded by Bittensor's Yuma Consensus.
What makes Entangle different
| Dimension | Entangle | Wormhole | LayerZero | Axelar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miner entry | Permissionless (TAO burn) | Permissioned Guardians | Permissioned DVNs | Permissioned validators |
| Incentive model | Competitive TAO emissions + fees | Protocol revenue share | DVN operator fees | Validator staking rewards |
| Source-chain watching | Specialised scanner miners | Each Guardian node | Each DVN | Each validator |
| Decentralisation | Open subnet, any operator | 19 Guardian multisig | DVN operator set | Proof-of-stake set |
| Latency target | <60s fast chains / <90s EVM L1 | 1–5 min | <1 min | 2–5 min |
| Fee model | Oracle-driven per-destination | Fixed/variable | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed |
| Chain extensibility | ChainAdapter interface | Per-chain deployments | DVN per chain | Per-chain voting |
Protocol at a Glance
Protocol Version: 2.0
Chains Supported: 13
Ecosystems: 5 (EVM, Solana, SUI, Cosmos, Stellar)
Miner Types: 2 (Scanner & Relay)
Emission Split: 30% Discovery / 70% Relay
Governance: 3-of-5 Multisig with 48h timelocks
Latency Target: <60s (fast chains), <90s (EVM L1)