# Ponder Engine

The engine is the main component and backbone of the entire Ponder ecosystem. The idea behind the engine is to serve as the central component where all new providers identified today and in the future will plug into. For example, the engine will plug into several providers such as Socket.Tech, LayerZero, and more to allow for a wide spectrum of options and compare products across the space. Given the engine will serve as “glue” code across different providers and options it must be built with scalability and extensibility in mind. The engine will connect to providers via both direct SmartContract integrations and Interoperability Protocols like LayerZero to offer the most comprehensive outlook on services individuals need.
