The Injective Protocol is a layer 1 blockchain network and smart contract platform. Injective Protocol is highly interoperable with other networks and features its own fully decentralized ERC-20 token bridge, supporting native Ethereum-based assets within its ecosystem. The central platform of Injective Protocol is the Injective Hub. By connecting to the Injective Hub, Defi users can take advantage of its many features including token swaps, staking rewards, and governance proposals.