Kindelia

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Kindelia: a minimal peer-to-peer computer that isn't a cryptocurrency

Kindelia is a peer-to-peer functional computer capable of hosting decentralized apps that stay up forever. Essentially, it is a minimalist redesign of Ethereum's idea, built upon type theoretic foundations. Differences include:

• There is no native coin. It is not a cryptocurrency. It is a cryptocomputer.

• It can host functional apps cheaply, thanks to the HVM and its functional opcodes.

• It can host real-time apps cheaply, thanks to 1s blocks, reversible heaps and zero-cost SSTOREs.

• It is extremely minimalist. The Rust client has about 10k LOC, vs 600k+ LOC used by Go Ethereum.

• It is maximally decentralized, not just tech-wise. Political and economical centralization are addressed.

Resources

• For a quick summary, check the whitepaper.

• For an in-depth overview, check the whitebook.

• For a roadmap, check the roadmap.

Installation

Clone this repository, navigate to its root directory, and enter:

cargo install --path .

Usage

1. Starting a node:

kindelia start

2. Running a block (offline):

kindelia run example/example.kdl

3. Posting a transaction:

kindelia post example/post.kdl 127.0.0.1:42000