Biconomy is a multi-chain relayer protocol designed to enhance user interaction with decentralised applications (dApps) by streamlining Web3 transactions, reducing gas fees, and improving dApp usability. It aims to simplify the user experience by removing blockchain complexities and enabling gasless transactions.
Biconomy operates by using account abstraction and meta-transactions to simplify blockchain interactions. It supports multiple blockchains, providing seamless integration and cross-chain transactions. The platform uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, where node operators stake BICO tokens to serve as relayers, managing user transactions across chains. Biconomy supports ERC4337-compliant smart contract wallets and employs meta-transactions to allow users to transact without paying gas fees directly.
Biconomy's use cases include simplifying blockchain transactions, enabling gasless and cross-chain transactions, and supporting AI integration for enhanced automation. It is applicable across various sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, data sharing, and wholesale payments. Real-world applications include modular networks like Aarc, data marketplaces like Acentrik by Mercedes-Benz, and blockchain-based wholesale payment platforms like Onyx by JPMorgan Chase.
Founded in 2019 by Ahmed Al-Balaghi, Sachin Tomar, and Aniket Jindal, Biconomy has grown to become a pivotal part of many dApps. Key milestones include the launch of its Relayer-as-a-Service in 2020, the introduction of Meta Transactions in 2021, and significant funding rounds that bolstered its development. By 2022, Biconomy had processed over 41 million transactions, partnering with major blockchain projects to enhance dApp user experiences.