Originally published on: December 11, 2024
Patrick O’Grady, a former executive at Ava Labs, has introduced a groundbreaking framework known as “Commonware.”
Commonware consists of a range of crypto primitives, the fundamental elements in programming languages. These primitives offer crypto developers a standardized set of essential building blocks, allowing them the flexibility to pursue various development paths without constraints.
O’Grady notes that the current general-purpose crypto stack often hampers developers, forcing them to maneuver within predefined parameters when creating unique products.
For instance, Commonware enables developers to structure gaming data in a specific manner to thwart manipulation or substitute traditional blockchain addresses with easily understandable names.
In contrast to standard operating systems and existing blockchain applications, Commonware operates as an “anti-framework,” offering developers the freedom to exercise maximum creative control over their projects by selecting the appropriate primitives for their applications.
This modular approach to blockchain software development aims to enhance the developer experience, ultimately resulting in improved user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).
The constrained nature of current blockchain programmatic interfaces poses challenges for developers, potentially complicating the end-user experience – a significant obstacle to widespread crypto adoption.
A 2023 survey conducted by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed that 30% of respondents cited a lack of understanding and technical barriers as hindrances to engaging with crypto.
In response to these barriers, platforms like Hathor, a layer-1 blockchain, aim to lower entry barriers by providing developers with standardized tools that leverage the Python programming language to simplify the learning curve for smart contracts.
Furthermore, Oracle provider Chainlink recently unveiled the Chainlink Runtime Environment in November. This unified framework abstracts the complexities of integrating diverse blockchain systems and traditional financial infrastructures for developers and users alike.
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