Google Cloud to verify msgs sent between blockchains in agreement with LayerZero

Google Cloud will verify data sent between blockchains on the messaging protocol of LayerZero, a crypto startup recently valued at $3 billion, according to an announcement from LayerZero. LayerZero CTO Ryan Zarick told Fortune that Google Cloud will be added as the default verifier for any future application using the protocol, alongside existing oracles such as Chainlink and Polyhedra. Zarick said outside verifiers receive a small fee per transaction but declined to project Google Cloud's revenue from the role. James Tromans, head of Web3 at Google Cloud, said the partnership covers 15 chains and will enhance the security of LayerZero's cross-chain messaging.