# Compatibility with ABCI and Cosmos SDK

Scalaris is designed to be compatible with the Application Blockchain Interface (ABCI) from the Cosmos SDK, facilitating seamless integration with existing Cosmos-based blockchains. To achieve this, Scalaris includes a specialized adapter:

* Scalaris ABCI Adapter: This component provides a gRPC client for communication with the Scalaris consensus process, enabling Cosmos SDK-based applications to leverage the advanced capabilities of the Scalaris framework without significant modifications.

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