A new platform named Trails was officially unveiled, aiming to streamline cryptocurrency transactions with a universal, 1-click system. The launch includes key integrations with Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) and a partnership with the yield generation protocol Katana. Trails is designed to address the persistent fragmentation across different wallets, tokens, and blockchains that has long complicated the user experience.

Tackling Onchain Complexity

The core problem Trails seeks to solve is what its creators call crypto’s “triple fragmentation.” Currently, user assets are often siloed on specific networks, requiring manual bridging, token swaps, and gas management to interact with different applications. Trails introduces universal transaction rails for the Ethereum ecosystem to eliminate these hurdles.

Peter Kieltyka, Co-founder and CEO of Trails, explained that while crypto has grown rapidly, the onchain experience hasn’t kept pace. “Users and developers need blockchains to operate as one, powering seamless internet-native commerce,” he stated. “Trails achieves this through intent-based interoperability, DEX-powered liquidity routing, and a drop-in SDK that turns complex infrastructure into simple user experiences.”

The platform allows users to pay, swap, or fund accounts using any token on any compatible chain without manually interacting with bridges or worrying about gas tokens. By dynamically routing each transaction through the most efficient path, it focuses on broad network coverage, security, and speed.

A Simplified User Experience

One of the most significant barriers for new users—gas fees—is directly addressed by the platform. Trails removes this friction by allowing gas to be paid in familiar stablecoins like USDC and USDT, making onchain payments feel more intuitive. This approach helps convert what might have been failed checkouts into completed transactions.

“Trails makes using crypto finally feel like using the Internet,” said Michael Sanders, the company’s Co-founder. “We’ve abstracted away the complexity of bridges, swaps, and gas so developers can fully monetize their products and users can transact with ease.”

Ecosystem Integrations and Security

The partnership with Katana highlights the platform’s utility. Ignatius Widjaja, Head of Product at Katana, noted that Trails helps unlock the value of multichain ecosystems. “Integrating Trails on Katana means users and developers can now transact seamlessly across any chain—bridging, swapping, and depositing in a single click, all while accessing Katana’s deep liquidity and yield infrastructure,” he said.

To ensure security, the platform’s code was audited by the blockchain security firm Quantstamp. At launch, Trails supports over 1,000 tokens across major Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains, including Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and Avalanche. The platform is currently available in alpha to an early access group.