Refract Network Project Documentation
  • 👋Welcome to Refract Network
  • 🍀Overview
    • What is the Refract Network?
    • The Refract Vision
    • Components of Refract Network
      • On-chain Components
      • Off-chain Components
  • 📖Learn the Concepts
    • Meet the Stakeholders
    • How does Service-as-a-Token work?
    • First Party Reverse Oracles
    • Cross-web OSE Identity and Reputation System
    • Cross-web data read/write with Refractors
  • 💸Start Earning
    • Meet Refractor Node Service
    • How We Ensure Data Privacy and Security
    • The Bridge-to-earn Incentive Model
  • 🤲Start Participating
    • RefractDAO
    • RFR Tokenomics
  • 🏘️Use Cases
    • Gamified Loyalty System with PlayBook Studio
    • Building Phygital Entertainment Experiences
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  • Seamless Integration of Web3 and Real-World Services
  • Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
  • Empowering Developers and Service Providers
  • Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem
  • Realizing the Full Potential of Web3
  1. Overview

The Refract Vision

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Seamless Integration of Web3 and Real-World Services

At Refract Network, we envision a future where Web3 technologies seamlessly integrate with real-world Web2 services. By leveraging the to bridge the gap between decentralized applications (dApps) and existing off-chain services, we aim to unlock the true potential of blockchain technology, enabling innovative user-centric applications that drive real-world values, and making phygital experiences accessible and cost-effective to reach a wider audience.

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice

We recognize that the current state of Web3 is often focused on speculative ventures and theoretical potential, failing to deliver practical, real-world impact. Existing solutions, such as Chainlink and API3, have made significant strides in connecting off-chain data to blockchain networks. However, these platforms primarily focus on serving the needs of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, charging high transaction fees and cannot be effectively expanded to other use cases. Refract Network differentiates itself by specifically targeting consumer applications, offering a more cost-effective, efficient, and user-centric approach to integrating real-world services and assets with Web3 technologies. Our mission is to provide the necessary infrastructure and tools to enable a wide range of dApps to easily integrate with off-chain services, unlocking the full potential of blockchain technology for everyday users.

Empowering Developers and Service Providers

Refract Network's approach is centered around empowering developers and service providers alike.

For dApp developers, our platform offers a suite of tools and frameworks that simplify the process of integrating off-chain services, reducing development time and costs while making them interoperable. This allows them to focus on building innovative, user-friendly applications that solve real-world problems, rather than grappling with the complexities of cross-web interoperability.

For traditional Web2 businesses (off-chain service endpoints), Refract Network presents a unique opportunity to expand their reach and tap into the growing Web3 ecosystem. By integrating with our platform, these OSEs can sell and provide services as access tokens (RFTs) to a new generation of consumer-oriented dApps, opening up new revenue streams and fostering a more interoperable digital economy.

Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem

Moreover, Refract Network is committed to fostering a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem that encourages innovation and community participation. Through our and , we aim to create a decentralized, community-driven platform where stakeholders can actively shape the future of cross-web interoperability.

Realizing the Full Potential of Web3

The Refract Network envisions a future where the lines between the digital and physical worlds are seamlessly blended, creating the backbone for a phygital reality that is accessible, valuable, and transformative for everyone.. By providing the infrastructure and tools necessary for seamless interoperability between on-chain and off-chain systems, Refract Network is paving the way for a new generation of dApps that can transform industries, empower users, and contribute to a more equitable and innovative digital landscape.

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Service-as-a-Token (SaaT) Model
RefractDAO
RFR governance token