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  • Introduction
    • What is Arichain
    • Why Arichain
    • Vision: Redefining Layer 1, Empowering Every Builder.
    • TL;DR Summary for Builders
    • Details to read
  • Architectural Philosophy
    • Monolithic vs Modular: Why Multi-VM
    • Native Composability over Interoperability
    • Unified Chain State and Execution Environment
    • Chain Structure: Multi-VM under One Consensus
    • Identity & User Abstraction
  • General Architecture Overview
    • Multi-VM Execution Environment
    • Consensus Mechanism
    • Token Design
    • Unified Gas System
    • GAID: Global Account Identity
    • Future Roadmap
  • Technical Overview
    • Consensus Protocol Details
    • Token Design and Interoperability
    • Gas System Architecture
    • GAID Architecture
    • State Management
    • Bridge Infrastructure
  • Developer Experience
    • SDK
    • Developer tools
  • Validator
    • Validator Roles & Node Types
    • Reward System
    • Staking
    • Use Cases
    • Node Operations
  • Security
    • Design Goals
    • Threat Model and Risk Assessment
    • Continuous Security Verification
  • Token Economics & Validator Incentives
    • Token Utility
    • Validator Incentives
    • Token Supply and Distribution
    • Onboarding Workflow
  • Roadmap
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  • Arichain: A Limitless Multi-VM Layer 1 Blockchain
  • Multi-VM Execution: No More Fragmented Chains
  • Unified Developer & dApp Ecosystems
  • Modular VM Expansion: Future-Proof by Design
  • Lower Barriers for New Tech and Builders
  • The Big Picture
  • Sources
  1. Introduction

Details to read

Arichain: A Limitless Multi-VM Layer 1 Blockchain

Arichain is a multi-dimensional Layer 1 blockchain designed to overcome the limitations of traditional single-chain systems. At its core is a Multi-VM Execution Layer, allowing different virtual machines (VMs) to run in parallel under one mainnet. This unlocks growth across technologies, developer communities, and use cases.


Multi-VM Execution: No More Fragmented Chains

Most blockchains support only one VM. Developers must choose between ecosystems like Ethereum or Solana—and rewriting code is costly.

Arichain supports multiple VMs natively. Developers can deploy EVM, SVM, and other VM-based dApps on a single network.

  • Run smart contracts from multiple chains side-by-side

  • Skip cross-chain bridges and re-deployment hassles

  • Tap into an open, flexible development environment

No ceiling on supported languages or technologies.


Unified Developer & dApp Ecosystems

Arichain combines infrastructure, tooling, and developer ecosystems into one cohesive network. All VMs share the same consensus and node infrastructure.

  • Developers use their existing stack (Solidity, Rust, etc.)

  • One-chain deployment, plug-and-play onboarding

  • Avoid duplicating infra for every new VM

Arichain acts like a super-network—many execution layers, one platform.

Ethereum: 6,200 devs, 4,000+ dApps | Solana: 2,500 devs, 400+ dApps Arichain can host them all.


Modular VM Expansion: Future-Proof by Design

The rise of AI chains, gaming VMs, and privacy networks shows demand for purpose-specific blockchains. These chains often splinter users and devs.

Arichain lets new VMs plug into its core infrastructure:

  • Add AI, ZK, or domain-specific VMs as modules

  • Skip building consensus and infra from scratch

  • Use existing wallets, tools, and nodes

Develop once, deploy across multiple environments.


Lower Barriers for New Tech and Builders

New VM creators get fast access to network effects. Builders can experiment with new execution environments without learning a new chain.

  • VM teams focus on core logic, not infra

  • dApp devs use new VMs without leaving the ecosystem

  • Launch faster, scale wider

Example: A new gaming VM joins Arichain. Devs can deploy games right away—no need to rebuild everything.


The Big Picture

Arichain grows in dimensions, not just speed.

It’s a future-ready, multi-execution platform built for interoperability and developer freedom.

  • One chain, many VMs

  • Unified infra and user base

  • Infinite potential for growth


Sources

  • Spin/Medium – Challenges of different VMs across blockchains and introduction of a multi-VM execution environment in a single blockchain.

  • Ethereum Ecosystem 2024 – Ethereum hosts 4,000+ dApps and 96M+ accounts; Electric Capital (Cointelegraph) – Ethereum ~6,244 monthly active developers (late 2024).

  • Solana Ecosystem – Solana ~2,500 monthly active developers in 2023; ~389 active Solana dApps as of Dec 2024.

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