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Kadena
Founded in 2016, Kadena is a scalable Layer 1 Proof of Work blockchain platform designed for businesses and global finance. It utilizes the Chainweb multi-chain architecture and the Pact smart contract language to provide a secure and high-throughput infrastructure for building decentralized applications (dApps) and supporting solutions like tokenization and real-world assets.
Newark, USA
Description
Founded in 2016 by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino, Kadena is a scalable Layer 1 Proof of Work blockchain platform purpose-built for businesses and traditional financial institutions. It aims to power the future of global finance by providing a secure, compliant, and high-throughput infrastructure. Kadena's technology features the Chainweb multi-chain architecture for scalability and the Pact smart contract language, with support for EVM compatibility. The platform enables developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) for various use cases, including tokenization, stablecoins, real-world asset management, and lending. The team behind Kadena has experience from major institutions like J.P. Morgan, Microsoft, and the SEC, and the project fosters its ecosystem through grants, educational resources, and community initiatives.Grant Funding
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$15M