Ika MPC Network Powers Up Sui Blockchain with Programmable Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

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As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for spotting promising projects, I find myself intrigued by the recent announcement of Ika launching on Sui. My journey in this space has taught me that collaborations between innovative blockchain networks can lead to groundbreaking developments. The integration of Bitcoin and other major players like Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Avalanche, and The Open Network into Sui’s ecosystem is a testament to this.

Ika, who claims to be the fastest global parallel Multi-Party Computation (MPC) network, unveiled its debut today on SUI, a sophisticated layer-1 blockchain created by Mysten Labs. At present, the platform operates on the testnet, with plans for mainnet launch in December.

As per a joint press release, the previous dWallet Network will now serve as a bridge for secure communication between various blockchain networks such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), Avalanche (AVAX), and The Open Network (TON). Here’s their current market value, 24-hour volume, and volatility:

Making Bitcoin and Other Blockchains Programmable

By incorporating Bitcoin and various other blockchains within Sui, we’re enabling developers to construct robust, decentralized financial (DeFi) applications and storage solutions. This empowerment will ultimately broaden the versatility of the underlying cryptocurrencies through novel, creative avenues.

As stated in the announcement, interoperability will prove particularly beneficial for developers dealing with Move smart contracts. This feature offers them a robust base infrastructure, empowering institutional participants to maximally utilize Sui’s state-of-the-art decentralized technology.

Beyond its programmability, the freshly introduced MPC platform is set to offer additional features for the Sui blockchain, like secure decentralized storage systems, chain abstractions, and AI Agent Safeguards. These new features will significantly boost the appeal of the Sui blockchain, making it more appealing to both developers and end users by improving its overall functionality.

Ika employs a unique combination of the “two-phase cryptographic protocol called 2PC-MPC” and Sui’s Mysticeti consensus algorithm to overcome significant challenges faced by current multi-party computation (MPC) networks. This innovative approach promises exceptional performance in terms of throughput, low latency, remarkable scalability, and robust zero-trust security.

Ika to Launch its Native Token on Sui

The MPC network said it decided to launch on Sui due to their shared business values.

Omer Sadika, Co-Founder of Ika, stated that ‘Sui is the quickest marketplace for cross-chain customizable Bitcoin, DeFi, decentralized storage, Chain Abstraction, and AI agent restrictions. We opted for Sui due to its strong alignment with Sui’s fundamental principles of efficiency, swiftness, and decentralization.’

Ika is additionally intending to introduce its own native token, IKA, on the Sui blockchain. This upcoming token will function as a utility token, enabling various platform functions and bolstering both network security and efficiency. As per the press announcement, holders of this digital asset can utilize it to pay for the project’s MPC signing services.

Prior to announcing its release date, Ika is set to unveil innovative features and benefits within the realm of decentralized security systems. According to Jameel Khalfan, Head of Ecosystem Development at Sui Foundation, the Multi-Party Computation (MPC) platform will open up numerous applications for blockchain technology. Moreover, he emphasized that with Ika, an estimated $2 trillion in digital assets can now be managed through the Sui network.

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2024-10-31 17:21