Welcome
Welcome to ckBoost, a permission‑less liquidity layer that lets anyone receive any Chain‑Key asset (ckBTC, ckETH, ckUSDC, and future tokens) on the Internet Computer before the corresponding transaction is fully confirmed on its native blockchain.
Why it matters: Native blockchains impose confirmation delays—e.g., ~60 minutes for 6 Bitcoin blocks, ~3 minutes for 12 Ethereum slots—before a Chain‑Key (ck) version can be minted. ckBoost eliminates this wait by matching each incoming deposit with Boosters: liquidity providers who advance the ck‑version immediately, then redeem the underlying asset once finality is reached.
What Problem Does ckBoost Solve?
1. User sends an L1 asset (BTC, ETH, USDC…) to a minting address on the bridge.
2. Wait for the required block confirmations (varies by chain).
3. Chain‑Key asset is minted and becomes usable on ICP.
1. User sends the asset to a boost address generated by ckBoost.
2. A Booster detects the deposit and instantly transfers the matching ckAsset to the user (minus a fee).
3. After confirmations, the Booster claims the underlying L1 funds via ckBoost settlement.
Result: users interact with DeFi, games, or payments on ICP in seconds, while Boosters earn fees for providing just‑in‑time liquidity.
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