Connect chains with IBC
The Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol
Ever wondered how cross-chain communication is possible? Get a fast introduction to the world of the Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC).
Learn more about the transportation, authentication, and ordering layer of IBC and take a deeper dive into how token transfers between chains become possible. Finally, have a quick look at interchain accounts and the tools that are available to visualize networks of chains connected with IBC.
# In this chapter
In this chapter, you will:
- Discover what IBC is.
- Get an introduction to the different layers of IBC and how connections, channels, and clients relate to each other in IBC.
- Take a look at IBC token transfers.
- Explore interchain accounts.
- Get an overview of helpful tools for IBC.
What is IBC?
Introduction to the IBC Protocol
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IBC/TAO - Connections
Establishing connections in IBC
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IBC/TAO - Channels
The role of channels in IBC
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IBC/TAO - Clients
Clients in IBC
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IBC Token Transfer
Fungible token transfers across chains
Start here
Interchain Accounts
Work with ICA
Start here
IBC Tooling
Overview of some helpful tools
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# Developer Resources
