> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developers.particle.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Chain Abstraction?

> The practical benefits of chain abstraction for dApps and users.

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# Chain Abstraction

**Chain abstraction** removes the friction of dealing with multiple blockchains.\
With **Universal Accounts**, users and developers interact with Web3 as if it were one unified environment.

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## What This Means for Users

* **One account and balance** across all chains.
* **Use any token as gas** on any transaction.
* **No bridges or chain switching** required.

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## What This Means for Developers

* Build your dApp on one chain, serve users from all of them.
* No need to manage cross-chain deployments.
* Unified liquidity, handled automatically in the background.

## Next Steps

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    Start building with Universal Accounts.
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    Try UniversalX, a chain-agnostic trading app powered by Universal Accounts.
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