ApeCoin has recently revealed its blueprint for ApeChainโa newly introduced blockchain layer within the ApeCoin ecosystemโdetailing a comprehensive plans to strengthen the platformโs underlying infrastructure.
The blueprint outlines a multi-faceted approach to improving the ecosystem, focusing on enhancing dApp discovery, providing advanced tools for developers, and addressing scalability challenges by integrating technology from Arbitrum.
This development aims to make ApeCoin ($APE) a central asset within the ecosystem and seeks to drive demand for the token as more applications and users engage with the platform.
Source: ApeChainWhat is ApeChain?
ApeChain is an upcoming blockchain developed to enhance the ApeCoin ecosystem by improving access to dApps and providing tools for developers. Scheduled for launch in 2024, ApeChain focuses on three core areas: content, tools, and distribution.
The content pillar includes the launch of an ecosystem website, designed to serve as a central hub for users to discover and engage with dApps on the platform. ApeChain will integrate tools for user onboarding, such as account abstraction and fiat payment gateways, in collaboration with partners like Halliday, Decent, and Privy.
For developers, ApeChain offers several features, including the Reboot Protocol, which adds a gamified element by allowing users to stake on outcomes within the network. Another tool, Native Yield, enables instant withdrawals of yield-bearing assets like ApeCoin ($APE), Ethereum ($ETH), and stablecoins, supporting the creation and maintenance of applications.
In terms of distribution, ApeChain is working with established brands like BAPE and will play a role in Yuga Labsโ Otherside ecosystem. The Otherside Development Kit (ODK) will allow users to engage in NFT transactions and other activities within the virtual environment.
Integration with Arbitrum Technology
ApeChain will also incorporate Arbitrumโs Stylus feature, which allows developers to use WebAssembly (WASM)-compatible languages like Rust and C++ to develop smart contracts.
Features like Cluster Chains, which share validators, further enhance scalability by speeding up cross-chain interactions.
Another feature called Timeboost will also be introduced allowing users to pay a fee for transaction prioritization, with part of the fee burned to help manage ApeCoinโs ($APE) supply.
