We are thrilled to announce that IdeaSoft has joined the Kadena ecosystem and is now recognized as one of Kadena’s grantees and trusted technical providers. Our collaboration with Kadena focuses on one primary objective: creating a bridge solution that connects EVM-compatible blockchains with the Kadena network.
This bridge addresses a critical need for interoperability in the blockchain space, enhancing Kadena’s utility and contribution to the overall growth of Web3. Through meticulous research spearheaded by IdeaSoft, we have identified Hyperlane technology as the ideal tool to establish this link between Kadena and EVM chains, as well as Polkadot (via Moonbeam) and a number of other chains in the near future.
Project Overview
The Kadena Blockchain stands as the industry’s sole scalable layer-1 Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchain. Its technology offers numerous advantages that can drive the adoption of Web3, including interoperability and scalability. Equipped with Kadena’s safe and secure smart contract language, Pact, that is designed to support the unique challenges of developing solutions to run on a blockchain, Kadena combines the benefits of PoW, to enhance performance and creation of projects that will change the industry across all verticals.
Following in-depth research into the development of the Hyperlane Highway connecting Kadena with established EVM chains, it became evident that Hyperlane’s technology is well-aligned with Kadena’s ethos. Hyperlane’s modular infrastructure not only enables scalability but also fosters permissionless operability. This, in turn, empowers both the Web3 community and developers to drive growth and innovation.
In addition, Hyperlane provides an array of tools such as APIs (Application Programming Interface) and SDK (Software Development Kit) that enable developers the ability to build dApps across diverse blockchains.
Furthermore, we’re dedicated to creating a front-end interface that’s easy to use and straightforward. This interface will make it simple for users to interact with both EVM and the Kadena blockchain, so users can easily trade ERC-20 tokens and KIP-0002 tokens seamlessly and securely.
Development phases
The project’s primary development stages are centered around the following significant milestones and functionality implementations.
Milestone 1: Discovery Phase
– Development of the solution vision document
– Creation of product backlog items (PBIs)
– Architectural design
– Release plan and cost estimate formulation
– Recruitment of Pact-experienced smart contract developers
– Investigation of Kadena Analogues for EVM Functionality
– Development Environment Configuration and Setup
– Key Storage and Configuration Implementation
Milestone 2: Relayer Environment and Smart Contracts
– Establishment of a relayer environment for smart contracts
– Mailbox smart contract development
– Validators’ logic configuration
Milestone 3: Enhanced Security and Functionality
– Integration of security multisigISM into a smart contract
– Back-end relayer service implementation
– Main interface creation – front-end part realization
– Development of router smart contracts
– Set up of collateral tokens smart contract
Milestone 4: Gas Oracles and Comprehensive Unit Testing
– Creation of smart contracts for gas oracles
– Achievement of complete unit test coverage
Milestone 5: Testnet Validation
– Thorough final testing in the testnet environment
– Implementation of reviewed and audited smart contracts
Why build on Kadena?
Building on the Kadena blockchain provides distinct advantages that streamline and strengthen the blockchain development process, ensuring robustness and efficiency without sacrificing security and scalability.
Scalability and Performance
Kadena’s blockchain is tailored to handle elevated transaction volumes while maintaining minimal latency. By building on Kadena, projects ensure scalability without sacrificing performance and security, allowing for smooth operations even during periods of high network usage.
Interoperability
Kadena’s interoperability features enable seamless communication between various blockchain networks. Building on Kadena enables projects to effortlessly integrate with other blockchain ecosystems, broadening the possibilities for cross-chain functionality and collaboration.
Pact
Pact is the first human-readable, open-source Turing-incomplete smart contract language designed with security in mind. It can be used and read by anyone— not just developers. Pact empowers developers to create robust and high-performance logic for transactions. Most importantly, it has been battle-tested in production applications for over four years.
Looking Ahead
The IdeaSoft team is thrilled to be collaborating with the Kadena team. Leveraging Kadena’s scalability, performance, and interoperability features, we promise to offer valuable tools and solutions, fostering a more inclusive and innovative Web3 community and shaping the future of blockchain connectivity and innovation.
We are excited to share updates on our progress as we move forward. We encourage you to join the Kadena Discord channel if you have any questions about our solution or development process. Keep an eye out for more exciting updates– there’s plenty on the horizon!
