> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://omnity.gitbook.io/litepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://omnity.gitbook.io/litepaper/novel-solutions/ic-customs-and-routes.md).

# IC Customs and Routes

Omnity is an omni-chain interoperability protocol built on IC. In the Omnity network, IC smart contracts called Customs and Routes replace IBC’s peg zones and light clients, and the browser/wallet takes over the job of the relayer.

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