About the Client
The client is a technology-oriented organization focused on building modern blockchain networks under the Shido initiative. Developed in the Cosmos ecosystem, Shido is a Layer 1 network created to power decentralized applications with speed and EVM support.
The platform combines Cosmos-based performance with Ethereum smart contract compatibility, allowing developers to build familiar EVM applications while benefiting from lower latency and stronger throughput. Focused on real-world usability, Shido was designed to support enterprise-grade workloads, secure transaction processing, and multi-chain connectivity across blockchain ecosystems.
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Founded
2021
Location
Sweden
Problem Statement
Existing blockchain ecosystems often force teams to choose between performance, compatibility, and interoperability. Cosmos-based networks can deliver speed and efficient consensus, yet many lack the native EVM support required by Ethereum developers.
EVM chains offer a familiar smart contract environment, though rising state overhead and scaling limits can reduce efficiency under heavy workloads. Cross-chain systems are frequently limited to token movement, while deeper application-level communication remains difficult. State storage also becomes a major constraint when processing large transaction volumes over time.
The client wanted a blockchain network that could:
Run high-volume EVM workloads efficiently
Maintain instant and deterministic finality
Support smart contract interaction across chains
Remove limitations found in Cosmos and Ethereum environments
The Objective
High-Throughput EVM Execution
Instant Transaction Finality
Multi-Chain Interoperability
Efficient State Processing
Enterprise-Ready Infrastructure
The Solution
Shido was engineered through custom low-level enhancements across storage systems, execution layers, consensus integration, and interoperability modules. Rather than depending on default frameworks, the network introduced purpose-built infrastructure designed for speed, reliability, and large-scale usage.
Core Features
Optimized State Management
Memory-efficient alternative to standard IAVL
- Lower read and write amplification
- Zero-copy reads through memory-mapped files
- Faster state access during execution
Instant Finality with EVM Support
- Built on CometBFT consensus
- Immediate transaction finalization
- Ethereum smart contract compatibility
- Consistent execution across validator nodes
Cross-Chain Smart Contract Connectivity
- IBC integration within the EVM environment
- ICS20 token mapping to ERC-20 standards
- Asset and data movement across networks
- Expanded contract interaction between chains
High Throughput Performance
- Handles large transaction volumes efficiently
- Optimized block processing speed
- Improved replay performance
- Stable throughput under demand
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Unique Selling Points
High-Performance EVM on Cosmos
Optimized Core Infrastructure
Instant Finality with Deterministic Execution
Smart Contract Cross-Chain Connectivity
Enterprise-Focused Blockchain Design
Technology Overview
Cosmos SDK architecture
CometBFT consensus engine
EVM execution environment
memiavl state management layer
IBC interoperability protocol
ICS20 to ERC-20 token mapping
Validator node infrastructure
Performance monitoring stack
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Deliverables
A Cosmos-based blockchain with EVM compatibility and instant finality.
Custom storage architecture built for efficient high-volume processing.
IBC-enabled framework supporting asset and contract interaction across networks.
Ethereum-compatible deployment layer for existing Solidity applications.
Scalable infrastructure prepared for demanding decentralized workloads.
