Kaon
  • INTRODUCTION
    • What is Kaon?
    • Why Kaon?
    • Who Should Use Kaon?
    • Who Should Build On Kaon?
    • How Does it Work?
    • Terminology
  • QUICKSTART
    • Getting Started
    • 5-Minute Setup
    • Hello KAON!
  • CORE CONCEPTS
    • Fundamentals Overview
      • Unifying Bitcoin and Ethereum(EVM)
    • Cross-Chain Interactions
      • Bridge-less Token Transfers
      • Oracle-less Cross-chain Message
      • Cross-Chain Transaction Management
      • Gasless Operating Process
      • Bridge-less ERC cross-chain Transfers
    • BTC Transaction Lifecycle
      • BTC Locking and Mirroring
      • BTC Withdrawal
    • EVM Integrations
      • mirrorBTC and EVM Interactions
      • mirrorBTC Transfer To EVM Chain
      • Restore mirrorBTC From Wrap Process
      • Metamask and other Offchain EVM Wallets Support
    • Consensus Mechanisms
      • Kaon Chain Consensus (dPoS)
      • Cross-Chain BFT Consensus
      • Slashing Incidence Process
    • Key Innovations
  • NETWORK & TOOLS
    • Kaon Testnet
    • Kaon CLI
    • Network and Tools
  • GUIDES & TUTORIALS
    • Creating a Time-Locked Bitcoin Vault
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  • For EVM Developers
  • Platform Benefits
  1. INTRODUCTION

Who Should Build On Kaon?

Kaon combines the strength of Bitcoin's UTXO model with the flexibility of smart contract scaling and design from other ecosystems, starting with the EVM. This initial integration allows developers familiar with Bitcoin and Ethereum to easily create dApps and new Web3 use-cases.

For Bitcoin Developers

If you're experienced with Bitcoin's UTXO model and scripting capabilities, Kaon extends these familiar concepts by incorporating EVM functionality:

  • Familiar Transaction Model: Continue working with the UTXO-based transactions you're accustomed to, including transaction inputs, outputs, and Bitcoin scripts.

  • Enhanced Scripting with Smart Contracts: Transition from basic Bitcoin scripts to advanced smart contracts using Solidity, enabling more complex and feature-rich dApps.

  • Direct Interaction with Bitcoin Assets: Utilize Bitcoin assets within Kaon's environment without relying on centralized bridges or wrapped tokens.

For EVM Developers

As an Ethereum developer proficient in Solidity and the account-based model, Kaon offers new avenues:

  • Access to Bitcoin's UTXO Model: Expand your knowledge by integrating UTXO concepts into your development practices, enriching the types of applications you can build.

  • Native Bitcoin Asset Integration: Interact directly with Bitcoin assets in your smart contracts, opening up possibilities for DeFi applications that include Bitcoin liquidity.

  • Familiar Development Tools: Continue using tools like Remix, Truffle, Hardhat, Web3.js, and Ethers.js within the Kaon ecosystem.

Platform Benefits

Kaon achieves exceptional performance through public consensus mechanisms and UTXO-native architecture:

Feature
Specification

Throughput

1100 TPS

Block Time

8 seconds

Gas Fees

< $0.01

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