Omni Network

Omni Network (OMNI) is an Ethereum-native interoperability protocol designed to enable efficient, low-latency cross-rollup communication. Omni addresses the fragmentation caused by Ethereum’s rollup-centric scaling strategy, which has led to isolated execution environments across various rollup solutions. By utilising Ethereum's Layer 1 (L1) cryptoeconomic security through restaked ETH and an externally verified consensus system, Omni achieves secure, sub-second finality for cross-rollup transactions.

Omni’s architecture combines the CometBFT consensus engine with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to build and operate decentralised applications (dApps) across multiple rollup environments. This framework, along with Omni’s universal gas marketplace, is intended to create a globally compatible, secure environment that simplifies cross-rollup interoperability and consolidates Ethereum’s capital and user base.

Omni Network (OMNI) facilitates Ethereum-native interoperability, allowing dApps and services to function seamlessly across different rollup environments. Through its sub-second finality, developers can create “Natively Global Applications” (NGAs) that operate across all Ethereum rollups, enabling a unified user experience without complex state management or multiple contract versions. The Omni EVM offers a programmable environment that supports any rollup architecture, while its universal gas marketplace allows OMNI tokens to be used for gas payments across networks, standardising transaction fees.

In addition, Omni enhances security for cross-rollup transactions by leveraging Ethereum’s L1 security, facilitated through EigenLayer’s restaking protocol. This design helps Ethereum rollups maintain composability and access to a larger liquidity pool, allowing for the development of complex, high-security, Turing-complete applications that integrate multiple rollups with reduced friction.

Omni Network was founded by Austin King and Tyler Tarsi, who serve as CEO and CTO, respectively. Both founders studied computer science at Harvard University, with a focus on distributed systems and cryptographic security. Their technical expertise and background in blockchain technology have played a key role in shaping the development of Omni’s interoperability protocol.

Austin King, as CEO, is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of Omni, drawing on his experience in blockchain protocol development and cryptoeconomic security. His role involves addressing interoperability requirements within Ethereum’s rollup-based scaling strategy.

Tyler Tarsi, Omni’s CTO, manages the technical framework of the network, including the Omni EVM and the integration of Ethereum L1 security into Omni’s infrastructure. His responsibilities focus on ensuring that Omni’s network architecture maintains security, scalability, and compatibility with Ethereum’s rollup ecosystem.