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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  1. QUICKSTART

Getting Started

If you're looking to build applications that leverage Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's programmability, you're in the right place.

What You Can Build on Kaon

Kaon enables developers to create applications that were previously impossible, combining Bitcoin's proven security model with full EVM smart contract capabilities. You can:

  • Build DeFi applications directly secured by Bitcoin's architecture

  • Deploy smart contracts that maintain UTXO-model security

  • Create tokens that preserve Bitcoin's fundamental security features

  • Develop cross-chain applications without bridges or wrapped tokens

Getting Started with Kaon Testnet

To help you explore these capabilities, we provide a testnet environment where you can:

  • Deploy and test smart contracts

  • Create and manage tokens

  • Build and test DeFi applications

  • Experiment with UTXO-EVM interactions

Let's get you set up and deploying your first token on Kaon.

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