Chainweb EVM di Kadena: the revolution of blockchain for DeFi and RWA

Kadena, with the launch of Chainweb EVM, offers an innovative architecture based on an intertwined proof-of-work. 

This solution, developed over six years of research and development, promises to offer both institutional security and economic efficiency necessary to attract serious and institutional capital to the blockchain.

In the constantly evolving landscape of blockchain, the challenges for those building applications in the field of decentralized finance (DeFi) and RWA (Real World Assets) protocols are numerous and often insurmountable. 

According to Stuart Popejoy, CEO and co-founder of Kadena, the main problem lies in the trade-offs imposed by traditional blockchain infrastructure: it is difficult to achieve sophisticated financial applications without sacrificing economic accessibility for the end user.

This is the summary of what was stated by Popejoy during ETHCC Cannes.

Security and Compliance at the center of Kaden’s development

For RWA protocols, the challenge is not only to reduce costs, but especially to integrate compliance and institutional-level security directly into the protocol. Kadena addresses this need through native token standards that incorporate regulatory requirements already at the protocol level, not as subsequent additions.

This approach allows for the creation of applications capable of managing significant capital, without sacrificing the transparency and efficiency that make blockchain a revolutionary technology.

A $50 million fund for the ecosystem

Kadena has announced a 50 million dollar grant fund, half of which is specifically allocated for development on Chainweb EVM. The goal is to attract founders and projects that understand the importance of a sustainable adoption of blockchain. It is not about chasing the trend of the moment, but about supporting teams that solve real problems for businesses: payment infrastructures capable of handling institutional volumes, platforms for tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) with stringent compliance requirements, DeFi protocols with sustainable economies.

The projects that Kadena wants to attract are not simple forks of DeFi or tokens without utility, but reliable infrastructures, designed to operate on a large scale. The proven security and regulatory compliance are not seen as obstacles to innovation, but rather as indispensable prerequisites for true institutional adoption.

Kadena: a rapidly growing ecosystem

With over 50 projects and more than 200 developers already active on the Chainweb EVM testnet, the trend is clear: Kadena is attracting teams that have encountered the limits of existing infrastructures. Many of these are migrating from networks where architectural choices were dictated by gas costs rather than user needs.

The applications that are emerging on Chainweb EVM are characterized by complex DeFi mechanics and advanced RWA products. These are not simple tokens or copies of already existing projects, but solutions that require the security guarantees of proof-of-work and the economic efficiency made possible by Kadena’s parallel chains architecture.

Towards the Mainnet Launch: Next Steps and Objectives

The immediate focus for Kadena is the launch of the mainnet of Chainweb EVM and the demonstration that the infrastructure can handle institutional applications in production. At the same time, the company is working on advanced interoperability tools to connect to the broader EVM ecosystem, without compromising its security model.

However, the real milestone will be seeing these institutional applications in operation: managing real capital flows, complying with regulatory requirements, and responding to business demand. For Kadena, success is not only measured by the number of developers or projects, but by the ability to power the infrastructure that will bring institutional capital onto the blockchain.

Chainweb EVM: a new standard for institutional blockchain

The proposal of Kadena, with Chainweb EVM, represents a paradigm shift for the sector. The architecture of parallel chains and the intertwined proof-of-work offer a unique combination of scalability, security, and compliance. This allows overcoming the trade-offs that have hindered the institutional adoption of blockchain until today.

In a context where trust and regulation are fundamental, Kadena positions itself as the ideal partner for those who want to build next-generation financial applications, without compromising on anything in terms of security or efficiency.

A look to the future

With the imminent launch of the mainnet and a rapidly growing developer community, Kadena is preparing to redefine blockchain standards for the institutional world. All eyes are on the coming months, when the first real applications will demonstrate the potential of this infrastructure.

For those who operate in the sector, Chainweb EVM represents a solid and innovative platform on which to build the future of decentralized finance and the tokenization of real assets. A future where blockchain is no longer synonymous with compromises, but with concrete possibilities for the global economy.