> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lidian.finance/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cross-Chain Architecture

> How Lidian enables seamless stablecoin swaps across different blockchain networks.

## Overview

Lidian's cross-chain architecture allows users to bridge and swap stablecoins between different blockchain networks without traditional bridges. This is achieved through:

* Secure cross-chain message passing through secure messaging protocols like LayerZero
* An intent-based design coupled with zero slippage
* Near-instant settlement ensures that money movers are moving at the speed of blockchains themselves, often sub-second
* No pools ensures that there are no limts to the amount of money that can be moved by the protocol

## How It Works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Request for Quote">
    Money mover's `request a quote` expressing their desired cross-chain intent (i.e bridge or swap)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Quote Creation">
    Liquidity providers `submit competitive quotes` for the cross-chain movement
  </Step>

  <Step title="Order Creation">
    Money Mover's select the best quote and `sign` the order. Once signed the signed order is submitted to the Lidian REST API
  </Step>

  <Step title="Execute Order">
    The liquidity provider who agreed to the order or a verified relayer can `execute` the order on the source chain.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fulfill Order">
    The liquidity provider who agreed to the order `fullfills` the intent on the destination chain
  </Step>

  <Step title="Settle Order">
    The liquidity provider can `settle` once the order is filled. This initiates a cross-chain message through LayerZero to unlock the funds on the source chain.
  </Step>
</Steps>