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Interledger layer

This layer provides interoperability and routing services. This layer contains protocols such as Interledger Protocol (ILP), Interledger Quoting Protocol (ILQP), and Interledger Control Protocol (ILCP). ILP packet provides the final target (destination) of the transaction in a transfer. ILQP is used in making quote requests by the senders before the actual transfer. ILCP is used to exchange data related to routing information and payment errors between connectors on the payment network.

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