Let's approach this from a different perspective this time. No longer focusing on technical details, I want to discuss what role AT truly plays within the entire ecosystem.

Many people understand AT as an isolated data protocol, but I think this positioning is too narrow. Its real picture might be aiming to serve as a cross-ecosystem data hub—connecting information channels between different chains.

Looking at the current layout makes this clear. It already supports over 40 public chains. From top-tier Ethereum and Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, to popular DeFi tracks, and even emerging modular chains—all are covered. This isn't simply copying and pasting contracts on each chain; instead, it's logically weaving a network.

What is the core value of this network? When an application on one chain needs data from another chain, AT could become the optimal ready-made choice. It has nodes and validation mechanisms deployed on both ends, reducing the costs and risks associated with data flow.

It sounds like a familiar infrastructure story. But the key difference lies in—deep adaptation capability. Not all chains are the same. Bitcoin uses the UTXO model with inscriptions, a logic that simply can't run on Ethereum. When it comes to Layer 2, it must adapt to environments with fast block times and extremely low fees. Each chain's consensus mechanism and security model are different, so AT needs to tailor its approach accordingly. This kind of adaptation itself forms a competitive moat.

A deeper opportunity lies in the future direction of blockchain architecture. Execution layers, settlement layers, and data layers are gradually separating—this is a major trend in modular chains. Once separated, the demand for cross-layer and cross-chain trustworthy data transmission will explode. Whoever can secure a position at this critical moment may become the standard infrastructure under the new architecture.

Recently, I’ve observed a phenomenon: more and more cross-chain applications are beginning to worry about data consistency issues. Small discrepancies in asset price quotes across two chains can immediately be exploited by arbitrageurs. AT’s cross-chain verification mechanism, in theory, can significantly reduce such risks. This demand will only grow stronger.