### Xerberus Asset Custody Layer: Enabling Cross-Chain Indexes
In the long term, Xerberus will add an **Asset Custody layer** to facilitate the creation of Layer 1 (L1) indexes, enabling more flexibility. Initially, Xerberus Indexes will only support bundling native tokens within a single blockchain ecosystem.
The Xerberus Custody Layer will be smart contract-based, providing “custody” similar to a DEX liquidity pool. Asset security will depend on the robustness of the smart contracts deployed on the Xerberus Mainnet. Alternatively, we may integrate with an existing custody protocol.
This smart contract custody layer will allow Xerberus indexes to bundle diverse assets into optimized portfolios, unlocking a vast array of opportunities to cater to different investor needs.
Most importantly, these indexes will provide a premier platform in crypto for capitalizing on bull markets, offering a risk-weighted, optimized approach to benefit from bullish cycles.