The Cardano Foundation said it has integrated the Inter-Chain Communication Protocol (IBC) for reliable transactions and data exchange across different blockchain networks to enhance connectivity and join the cross-chain ecosystem. By integrating the IBC function, Cardano hopes that projects that build cross-chain bridges between the network and sidechains based on the Cosmos SDK can use this solution. In addition, the implementation of IBC for Cardano also adds the option to connect Ethereum Virtual Machine-based sidechains to Cardano, allowing developers to seamlessly deploy EVM-based DApps on Cardano sidechains.