Future Roadmap
Arichain's development follows a phased approach to expand Multi-VM support and enhance blockchain interoperability capabilities.
Phase 2: Expanded VM Integration
Additional Virtual Machine Support Building on the foundation of EVM and SVM compatibility, Phase 2 will introduce support for next-generation virtual machines:
WebAssembly (WASM) Integration: Native support for WASM-based smart contracts
zkVM Support: Zero-knowledge virtual machine integration for privacy-preserving applications
TVM: Integration with TON virtual machine
Custom VM Framework: Developer tools for integrating custom virtual machine implementations
VM Integration Methods Arichain provides multiple pathways for VM integration to accommodate different use cases and technical requirements:
Native Integration Approach:
Protocol-Level Support: Full integration into Arichain's consensus and state management
Unified Gas System: Seamless fee calculation across all supported VMs
GAID Compatibility: Automatic address derivation for new VM environments
Native Token Bridge: ARI token functionality across all integrated VMs
Sidechain Integration Approach:
Dedicated Sidechain Deployment: Separate blockchain for specific VM environments
Cross-Chain Communication: Secure message passing between main chain and sidechains
Validator Set Sharing: Shared security model with main chain validators
Selective Integration: Choose specific features to inherit from main chain
Phase 2 Implementation Strategy
Technical Approach Selection The choice between native integration and sidechain deployment depends on several factors:
Native Integration
High-frequency trading, DeFi protocols, Gaming
Lower latency, unified UX, shared security
Sidechain Integration
Experimental VMs, specialized applications, Enterprise solutions
Isolated risk, easier deployment, customizable
Community-Driven Expansion
VM Proposal Process: Community governance for new VM integration requests
Developer Incentives: Grants and rewards for successful VM integration contributions
Testing Framework: Comprehensive testing environments for new VM implementations
Documentation Standards: Standardized integration guides for VM developers
Long-term Vision
Universal Blockchain Platform Arichain aims to become the universal platform for blockchain development:
Any VM, Any Language: Support for all major programming paradigms and virtual machines
Seamless Interoperability: Native communication between any two VM environments
Unified Developer Experience: Single SDK and toolchain for multi-VM development
Global Standard: Industry standard for Multi-VM blockchain architecture
Ecosystem Benefits
Developer Freedom: Choose the best VM for each specific use case
User Simplicity: Single wallet and identity across all blockchain ecosystems
Innovation Acceleration: Faster adoption of new blockchain technologies
Risk Mitigation: Reduced dependency on any single virtual machine technology
This roadmap ensures Arichain remains at the forefront of blockchain innovation while maintaining stability and security for existing applications.
Last updated