Can someone explain what LayerZero is and why it’s important like I never worked in web3 in my life? https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/04/04/crypto-protocol-layerzero-raises-120m-series-b-at-3b-valuation/

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LayerZero is a protocol that allows different blockchains to communicate with each other. It does this by creating a "universal layer" that sits on top of each blockchain. This layer allows messages to be passed between the blockchains without the need for a centralized intermediary.

1st, Layer Zero charges a 0.01% fee for each transaction that is routed through its network. 

2nd, LZ plans to sell tokens that will give holders governance rights over the network. Tokens are not yet available

3rd, LZ plans to collect fees from applications that build on top of its network.

DISCLAIMER: All of these answers have been from Google's Bard AI

How does it captured value in a way that makes it worth $3B?