What is a supernet, and how does it work?

    A supernet or umbrella network combines multiple smaller networks or blockchains into one larger network. Supernets enable communication among distinct blockchain networks, considerably improving the usefulness of the overall system by enabling the transfer of assets and data among different blockchains. Furthermore, shared infrastructure and resources can be made possible by interconnected networks, which can lower…

    Cardano ecosystem set to expand with custom-built sidechains

    The toolkit will allow for creators of sidechains to choose their own consensus mechanism and other application-specific features, whilst inheriting the security of the main chain. Input Output Global (IOG) — the team behind the Cardano ecosystem — will release a software toolkit in late Jan. 2023 that will enable developers to deploy custom-built sidechains…