# Band Protocol
> Band Protocol is a cross-chain data oracle platform that aggregates and connects real-world data and APIs to smart contracts. It operates as an independent Layer-1 blockchain (BandChain) built on the Cosmos SDK to ensure high throughput, low latency, and deterministic data delivery.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/band-protocol
- Slug: band-protocol
- BAI Score: 62/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Blockchain Infrastructure
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## Full Details / RAG Data
### Overview
Band Protocol is listed in the AI Directory.
Band Protocol is a cross-chain data oracle platform that aggregates and connects real-world data and APIs to smart contracts. It operates as an independent Layer-1 blockchain (BandChain) built on the Cosmos SDK to ensure high throughput, low latency, and deterministic data delivery.
### Metadata
| Field        | Value |
|--------------|-------|
| Name         | Band Protocol |
| Slug         | band-protocol |
| URL          | https://optimly.ai/brand/band-protocol |
| BAI Score    | 62/100 |
| Archetype    | Challenger |
| Category     | Blockchain Infrastructure |
| Last Updated | 2026-03-25T23:51:16.862Z |
### Links
- Canonical page: https://optimly.ai/brand/band-protocol
- JSON endpoint: /brand/band-protocol.json
- LLMs.txt: /brand/band-protocol/llms.txt