Onomy Protocol represents an innovative Layer-1 ecosystem designed to harmonize the worlds of Forex and decentralized finance. At its core lies the Onomy Network, a proof-of-stake blockchain constructed using the highly versatile Cosmos SDK framework, and the Arc Bridge Hub affording interoperability with EVM, non-EVM, and IBC chains - all maintained by a distributed network of independent validators located around the globe.

A cornerstone of the Onomy Protocol is its Decentralized Autonomous Organization, or DAO, which empowers contributors to actively manage and shape the Onomy ecosystem's features, products, marketing initiatives, and more - referred to as Onomy Improvement Proposals (OIPs) in the community. Proposals that demonstrate the most promise are directly funded from the on-chain treasury, which is managed by all holders of Onomy's native NOM token.