It is a next-generation smart contract platform built on Gno, a Go-based interpreted language that lets developers build secure, expressive on-chain applications using one of the world's most popular programming languages, developed by NewTendermint.
The traditional blockchain environment requires a learning curve, but GNOT Blockchain is a platform where developers already are, greatly reducing the barrier to entry while still delivering the same performance and simplicity that Go is famous for.
In tandem with a just and community-based governance system, as well as a tokenomics system designed for longevity, it is building the foundation for a more transparent and responsible internet. More details are available on the official website of Gno.land.
This information is summarized from the official Twitter account of gno.land.
1. Human-Readable Smart Contracts:
Unlike other blockchain platforms that use bytecode for storing advanced contracts, it stores agreements as human-readable code.
2. Native Composability:
It is easy to create new applications using Go packages and smart contracts.
3. Strong Type Safety:
The use of static types checking in the Go programming language reduces the chances of bugs in applications.
4. Perfect Determinism:
A smart contract executes in an identical way on all nodes of the blockchain network.
5. Automatic data persistence:
The application automatically has its data storage and persistence managed. The platform itself handles a lot of the boilerplate storage-related operations and logic.
6. Security in development:
Due to type safety and deterministic execution, it provides a secure development experience for developers to work with applications.
| Allocation | Percentage | Tokens |
|---|---|---|
| Airdrop 1 – Cosmos | 26.26% | 350,000,000 GNOT |
| NewTendermint, LLC | 24.91% | 332,000,000 GNOT |
| Investors | 22.51% | 300,000,000 GNOT |
| Airdrop 2 – AtomOne | 17.33% | 231,000,000 GNOT |
| Ecosystem Treasury | 4.50% | 60,000,000 GNOT |
| Core Treasury | 3.00% | 40,000,000 GNOT |
| Validator Treasury | 1.50% | 20,000,000 GNOT |
Native Token: GNOT
Total Number of Tokens: 1.333 billion GNOT
Price at Public Sale Launch: $0.0645 for each GNOT
Number of Public Sale Tokens: 38.76 million GNOT
Initial Circulation of Tokens: 197.32 million GNOT (14.8%)
Public Sale Token Release Date: September 2026 (fully transferable
The token serves as the native utility token of the Gno.land project and serves many purposes such as:
Transaction fees payment.
Execution of smart contracts.
Storage deposit for chain data.
ICS cross-chain communication.
Ecosystem functions upon increasing network adoption.
The GNOT roadmap describes the most crucial stages of the application development from its early foundation up to its mainnet launch and expansion of the ecosystem.
GnoVM (Gno Virtual Machine) and Tendermint were booted.
Blockchain technology architecture was developed.
Basic components like virtual machine, automated persistence of state, and first test realm were implemented.
Important developer tools like gnodev, Playground, and GnoChess were released.
Official documentation and Gno Network Public License were published.
Development became more comfortable and rules of operation of the network were defined.
Test4 multi-node testnet with GovDAO governance was launched.
Validator set was expanded.
VM improvements, performance optimization, bug fixing and network stability improvements were done.
Continued testing by Test6–Test8 and GovDAO V3.
GnoVM and tokens were updated.
Focus was made on governance testing and participation of the community and developers.
Expected launch of the Gno.land Beta Mainnet.
First issuance of the token is initiated.
Full-scale operational capability of the GnoVM smart contract network with on-chain governance is enabled.
Gno.land network is linked to the AtomOne network via IBC.
Improves the network’s interoperability, security, and stability.
Optimization of GnoVM for use on mainnet.
Public release of GNOT is planned.
Launch of Gno.land mainnet is expected.
IBC allows cross-chain token transfers.
Transition from infrastructure development to ecosystem development.
Developer support in building real-world DApps is facilitated.
Enhanced developer tools are provided.
The Gno.land token fuels the network, giving developers a blockchain that is easy to work with and has readable smart contracts written in Go. It may have some technical advantages, but its future performance is going to depend on many other factors.
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