Introduction - What is Escher.Finance

Escher.Finance is redefining liquid staking and cross-chain interaction with its innovative chain-abstracted solution. Built on Union and Nomos, Escher enables users to stake, liquid stake, and re-stake assets across multiple blockchain ecosystems—all without leaving their native chain. By removing the complexities of managing multiple wallets and gas tokens, Escher delivers a seamless user experience, making decentralized finance more accessible for individuals and institutions alike.

At its core, Escher leverages the hidden layer concept to power decentralized, secure, and flexible staking operations. This architecture allows users to stake directly from any supported chain—such as staking from Base to Celestia—without needing direct interaction with the target network. Users retain full ownership of their staking positions, which can be tokenized, traded, or used as collateral.

Built on IBC interoperability, Escher seamlessly connects Ethereum, Cosmos SDK chains, and emerging networks like Solana and Berachain, bridging liquidity and staking opportunities across ecosystems.

Escher is more than just a staking solution—it’s an interoperability layer that unifies fragmented blockchain ecosystems. By enabling chains to tap into Ethereum’s liquidity and unlocking new DeFi opportunities for users, Escher strengthens both network security and capital efficiency. This user-centric, interoperable, and flexible approach makes Escher the foundation for the next evolution of blockchain connectivity and decentralized finance.