The Flow blockchain ecosystem has introduced a major new update, called Crescendo, to transform and empower its developer community.
Crescendo is Flow’s most significant update to date, designed to make it easier to create decentralized applications and NFTs.
According to its developers, this new update not only improves the blockchain's interoperability with Ethereum and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks, but also seeks to empower its developer community, unlocking access to world-class Web3 tools.
Flow fully interoperable with Ethereum and EVM
The Crescendo upgrade, which was implemented on September 4 on the Flow mainnet, marks a milestone in the history of this blockchain by offering full equivalence with EVM. This means that any application or smart contract developed for Ethereum can be deployed on Flow. without the need to make changes to the codeEVM native assets such as stablecoins and ERD-20 and ERC-721 tokens can also be deployed to Flow contracts and applications seamlessly.
Crescendo integrates support for smart contracts written in the Solidity programming language into Flow, improving interoperability and enabling developers to experiment, build or expand your applications seamlessly into the blockchain ecosystem. This compatibility with popular Ethereum tools can make Flow an attractive destination for Solidity developers, especially those looking to leverage Flow’s infrastructure while maintaining the familiarity of its development environment.
But in addition to interoperability, the Crescendo update also introduces a new version of Flow's programming language, Cadence, which offers finer-grained access controls and more robust programmable business models. According to the developers, this new version of Cadence aims to simplify application development so that blockchain builders can create smart contracts that are not only easier to understand, but also offer greater functionality.
Performance, accessibility and security
The Crescendo update also includes significant improvements in performance and scalability of the Flow network. In a recent post, the chain’s developers highlighted that this new upgrade reduced memory usage by 40%, while also doubling the storage efficiency of the blockchain network. According to experts, these optimizations are essential to ensure that Flow can handle a growing volume of transactions and users, and establish itself as one of the best options for large-scale on-chain experiences.
The developers highlighted that Crescendo optimizes the “Conventional scalability without fragmentation, fast and cost-effective transactions, and MEV resilience”, all this without having to change a single line of code.
Empowering the community of developers and users in Web3
On the community side, Flow is complementing the innovation offered by Crescendo with the launch of the Flow World Tour, a series of hackathons and global events designed to foster the creation of innovative applications on the blockchain platform. Through this initiative, Flow seeks to attract the best talents in the crypto world and facilitate the creation of the next «killer app» in Web3.
Crescendo is also introducing a program called Flow Community Rewards, which allows users to earn points by interacting with applications on Flow. Users can then use these points to redeem for both digital and real-world rewards, thereby seeking to incentivize active participation and engagement in the blockchain ecosystem. Through this program, Flow also seeks to establish an ecosystem that is not only limited to decentralized applications, but also functions as a decentralized “App Store” that incentivizes the adoption and expansion of Web3 among consumers.
In short, Flow’s Crescendo upgrade not only improves interoperability with Ethereum and EVM blockchains, but also empowers its community of developers and users with the tools and resources needed to build innovative applications, improve sustainability, and optimize user experience.
Crescendo represents a significant advancement for Flow, offering a platform that is able to fully interoperate with Ethereum and is more accessible and efficient for developers and users alike.
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