TLDR: Our onchain global namespace, Kimap, and the KINO token will be deployed soon on Base, one of the leading Layer 2 (L2) solutions. Base solves for low cost and high throughput, which are important for Kinode as a hub for apps, clients, and users. It enables us to build Kinode into an efficient, flexible ecosystem with lots of room to grow. Ultimately, Kinode is designed to work flawlessly within a truly cross-chain, interoperable future.
At Kinode, our approach is pragmatic and future-proof. We aim to create tools that integrate seamlessly with existing L2s like Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum. These networks already host vast ecosystems of tokens and assets, and are compatible with advanced tooling like the Alloy Rust library, making it easy for us to plug in without reinventing the wheel. Base, which is built on the open-source OP stack, has been heavily audited and battle-tested for security.
What's more, Kinode isn’t locked into any single solution. Our architecture ensures direct compatibility with Ethereum’s L1, offering a fallback option in the unlikely event that L2s face major disruptions. This flexibility ensures Kinode’s long-term resilience and adaptability.
Our decision to launch Kimap and the KINO token on Base aligns with our belief that Layer 2s are critical for providing both scalability and a diversity of execution environments within the current paradigm. They help Ethereum avoid risks like overloading the consensus and improve transaction speeds drastically. Base L2 provides a robust environment for Kinode’s initial operations, and even with tens of thousands of users actively updating their namespaces and mappings, the chain won’t be overwhelmed.
In the long term, we want Kinode to become an OS for millions of users, so we’ve designed a protocol with the ability to operate flawlessly across chains – even without atomic composability (ensuring multiple actions on different blockchains happen together, or not at all).
One of Kinode’s most innovative features is kimap, a mapping protocol built for cross-chain sharding. This hierarchical namespace system ensures that each node can reside on a different chain while maintaining a unified, unique structure.
For example, imagine minting the .os namespace on Base and the .op namespace on Optimism. Although these namespaces operate independently, they remain part of the same global hierarchy. This allows us to efficiently shard namespaces across chains without sacrificing global uniqueness.
Our sharding solution is simple yet powerful, providing scalability without unnecessary complexity.
By deploying Kinode on Base, we embrace a proven approach to scalability and security – one that prioritizes modularity, composability, and the ability to easily plug into existing infrastructure. Kinode's mission is to harness these advantages to build a flexible, secure, and truly global ecosystem that meets the demands of millions of users without compromising on security or decentralization.
Our deployment strategy and cross-chain namespace sharding model are key elements of our vision to make Kinode a foundational tool for users. So if this vision excites you, we’d love for you to explore the ecosystem.
You can run your own Kinode or get started with development by reading our docs. If you want free access to Valet, which offers hosting, sign up here. As always, you can also reach us directly via Discord or Telegram.
See you on Kinode.