Architecture

ZENANET is built as a hybrid architecture that combines a Cosmos-based consensus and state management layer with an EVM-compatible execution environment.
This design allows developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts while benefiting from fast finality and low-cost transactions.

Cosmos-Based Core

The core blockchain layer follows Cosmos-style design principles:

• Modular architecture for flexible feature upgrades
• Fast block production with finality in around 3 seconds
• High throughput suitable for real-world dApps
• Interoperability-ready for future IBC-based integrations

This foundation provides stability and scalability for the network.

EVM Execution Layer

On top of the core, ZENANET exposes an EVM-compatible environment:

• Supports Solidity smart contracts
• Uses standard EVM opcodes and JSON-RPC methods
• Works with common Ethereum wallets and tooling
• Enables easy migration of existing EVM-based dApps

Developers can build on ZENANET using the same development experience as on Ethereum, with improved performance and lower fees.

Key Network Characteristics

ZENANET is designed with the following technical characteristics:

• Block time: ~3 seconds
• Gas cost: targeted to be around one-tenth of typical Ethereum fees
• Execution: EVM-compatible smart contract engine
• Scalability: optimized for high transaction throughput
• Security: based on a proven Cosmos-style consensus approach

These properties make ZENANET suitable for applications that require both responsiveness and cost efficiency.

Transaction Flow (High Level)

1. A user or dApp sends a transaction to a ZENANET RPC endpoint.
2. The transaction is processed by the EVM execution layer.
3. State changes are applied and finalized by the Cosmos-based consensus.
4. The result is stored on-chain and can be queried via RPC or API endpoints.

This hybrid approach delivers the familiarity of Ethereum with the performance benefits of a modern Layer-1 design.