Neutron is a blockchain platform designed to support smart contracts and facilitate inter-blockchain communication within the Cosmos ecosystem. It leverages the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol to enable seamless interoperability and secure data exchange between different blockchains. Built on the Cosmos SDK and integrated with CosmWasm, Neutron provides a robust environment for developing decentralised applications (dApps).
Neutron operates using the Tendermint consensus algorithm, a Byzantine Fault Tolerance protocol ensuring rapid and secure transaction processing. The platform employs innovative features like Interchain Security, allowing validators from the Cosmos Hub to validate its blockchain, which enhances security. Neutron's smart contracts are developed using CosmWasm, allowing for scalable and permission-less execution across multiple blockchains. Moreover, it utilises Interchain Queries and Accounts to manage secure and efficient cross-chain interactions.
Neutron offers various use cases, including:
Neutron was founded in 2023 by Avril Duthiel, aiming to simplify the deployment of smart contracts on the Cosmos Hub. It launched its mainnet in May 2023, shortly after securing $10 million in investment through a funding round led by Binance Labs. Since its launch, Neutron has formed significant partnerships, including those with Axelar and Lido, enhancing its capabilities and adoption. The platform's growth is marked by various technological enhancements and increasing market presence, reflected in its substantial market capitalisation and trading volume.