According to PANews, Offchain Labs has announced the acquisition of ZeroDev, a developer of smart accounts. ZeroDev currently supports over 5 million smart accounts across more than 30 blockchains, providing tools for various crypto projects such as ApeCoin, Conduit, and Crossmint. This acquisition aims to address the growing demand for on-chain infrastructure, facilitating the transition of large institutions and consumer applications to blockchain technology. It will also work in conjunction with Offchain Labs' previously launched universal intent engine to enable rapid cross-chain transactions and a seamless user experience.