# Background Decentralised finance (DeFi) has radically reshaped how we think about money—offering lending, trading, and asset management without traditional intermediaries. But as more blockchains emerge, DeFi’s biggest opportunities are often marred by complexity and fragmentation. Today, users juggle multiple wallets, wrestle with varied gas fee tokens, and navigate a tangle of bridges just to execute basic actions. The reality is far from the streamlined, one-click future we all hope for. **zkCross Network** is pioneering DeFi’s next chapter by merging chain abstraction with AI automation. It was born out of this need for simplicity and unity in a multi-chain world. Our roots lie in solving the hardest cross-chain challenges—removing the manual, error-prone steps that deter mainstream adoption. Early on, we realised that **Chain Abstraction** held the key to a frictionless experience: treating multiple blockchains as one coherent environment, with minimal user intervention. Over time, **zkCross** built a reputation for simplifying cross-chain DeFi: * **Early Solutions**: We developed bridging and liquidity aggregation layers, aiming to unify fragmented liquidity across EVM and non-EVM networks. * **User-Centric Approach**: The focus was always on making DeFi feel effortless—whether that meant abstracting away gas tokens or offering direct fiat on-ramps. * **Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth**: By collaborating with emerging chains, exchanges, and DeFi protocols, we continuously refined our infrastructure to accommodate real-world user needs. Yet, the DeFi landscape continues to evolve, with 24/7 markets, endless new tokens, and the urgent need for automation. Recognising this, **zkCross** expanded its vision beyond simple cross-chain mechanics and into the realm of **DeFAI**—DeFi supercharged by artificial intelligence. Early on, Chain Abstraction was key. Today, **Chain Abstraction** is just one piece of the puzzle; Over time, DeFi’s growth made it clear that AI would be the accelerator, automating trading, analysis, and complex strategies beyond human speed. This convergence of **DeFi** and **AI** forms the bedrock of our flagship product, **SuperAccounts**. **SuperAccounts** embodies the progress we’ve made: 1. **Seamless Multi-Chain Access**\ The invisible plumbing of Chain Abstraction allows instant swaps and trades across various networks, with no bridging required. 2. **AI-Driven Tools & Agents**\ Users can set automated trading rules, research new tokens with real-time analytics, and effortlessly navigate volatile markets. 3. **User Empowerment**\ We keep every feature decentralised and non-custodial, giving people full control over their assets, while AI agents and intuitive prompts drastically reduce the learning curve. By merging **Chain Abstraction** with **AI**, **zkCross Network** aims to break through the limitations of today’s DeFi infrastructure. Our journey underscores a commitment to making decentralised finance not just powerful, but genuinely user-friendly—ultimately unlocking a future where cross-chain transactions are as simple as tapping a button, and AI handles the heavy lifting behind the scenes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://zkcross-network.gitbook.io/zkcrossnetwork/about-zkcross-network/background.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.