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# Chain Abstraction

**Summary**\
Chain abstraction is the foundation of Terrace’s seamless experience. It hides the complexity of bridges, wallets, and chain-specific limitations by managing them automatically in the background. Traders interact through a single account while Terrace handles cross-chain routing, settlement, and gas. This abstraction allows any user to operate across chains as if they were one unified market, reducing operational risk and effort.

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