A blockchain for Dapp's and the Metaverse

STORAGE

Integrated distributed file storage for NFT's, Metaverse assets and other files

COMPUTE

KVM is fully EVM compatible while supporting file system access

DEMOCRACY

Rewarding computational effort fairly, by using collaborative rather than competitive consensus

What is the metaverse?

The metaverse is different things to different people, everyone has their own vision of what it is and what it could be.

Some would say it's our online identitity, our reputation, our online friends and the digital assets we own.

Some would say it's rich online virtual worlds, gaming, entertainment and some day the full Ready Player One experience.

The reality is that it's an emerging space and whatever we predict it will become we can be certain it will evolve into something different.

Catalyst is a protocol developed specifically to enable the exploration of the metaverse and nft space, while supporting rich dApps that use files ranging from video to industrial big data sets.

Started in 2017, Catalyst is one of the earliest modular blockchains that incorporates DLT, a distributed file system and smart contract system. This combination opens up a world of possibilities from games and virtual worlds to industrial systems.

Catalyst Network

A protocol for NFT's, the Metaverse and files

Mission

To support NFT and Metaverse projects that need to combine on-chain data with larger asset files and complex on and off-chain logic.

Vision

Our vision is to build a blockchain that returns to the founding principles of this industry. Fairness, decentralisation and inclusion.

Features

KVM

EVM compatible runtime, extended to support file actions and to trigger off-chain events such as service bus message posts.

Modular

One of if not the first fully modular blockchains, started in 2017 as a modular technology stack.

Data

Work with the native distributed ledger and the native distributed file system. Store NFT images, video, audio, artifacts and more.

Efficient

Efficient consensus mechanism and minimal block history requirements to make Catalyst lean and green.

Modular

Use interfaces throughout to allow the rapid switching of components such as consensus, peer to peer network and mempool.

Community

Open source, following standards, DAO based governance, tokenomics that rewards users and community members.

TEST NETWORK

Catalyst ran its first public test network in 2020 for 9 months before closing it down at the end of the original Catalyst R&D project. Now, in 2024, the decision has been made to update the Catalyst technology stack to the latest .NET and EVM standards, to begin work on the latest consensus mechanism design set out in the Catalyst consensus paper, and to launch the Catalyst network as a complete layer 1 blockchain.

Catalyst is not setting out to compete with any other blockchain, but to create an environment ideal for builders who need to work with files and who are seeking a return to the founding principles of decentralised wealth and control. That means node operators don't need money to stake, don't need expensive hardware, don't need any special privileges. Catalyst is a network that by design is for builders and their customers to own and benefit from.




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Roadmap

2017

  • Research team founded
  • Three white papers published

2018

  • Initial investment
  • Engineering team hired
  • Prototype test network built

2019

  • New .NET Core code base
  • Wallet & tools developed
  • Updated research papers

2020

  • Further funding raised
  • New test networks
  • Research period ends

2021

  • Research published
  • Projects open sourced
  • Project suspended

Q1 2024

  • Latest EVM standards
  • Updated to .NET 8
  • Begin paper review

2024

  • Funding token sale
  • Complete Catalyst upgrade
  • Develop updated consensus
  • New test networks

2025

  • Launch main network
  • Deploy projects to Catalyst
  • Continue R&D and growth




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