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Austin Fatheree, March 31 2025

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Motoko EVM Fundraising through Gitcoin Grants 23 – Pioneering the Next Generation of Blockchain Execution

Donate Here starting April 2nd, 2025

Today, we are excited to announce the continuation of our Motoko EVM project – a revolutionary leap in how Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) functionalities integrate with the Internet Computer.

Why Motoko EVM?

The blockchain space is ever-evolving. While previous campaigns on platforms like Gitcoin Grants have had their hurdles, our approach with Motoko EVM is built on fresh insights and an innovative design inspired what we’ve learned building out all the opcodes for an EVM in motoko. With the upcoming Gitcoin Grants 23 round starting April 2, every donation powers an audacious vision to redefine how smart contracts are executed with efficiency and scale on the Internet Computer.

What Sets Us Apart?

  • Next-Gen Execution Pipeline: Our Motoko EVM isn’t just a replica of traditional EVM implementations. It’s a reimagined execution engine that will be shaped like the internet computer. This allows support for gasless and/or gas specific execution modes, and round based execution that increase throughput for L2 and L3 appchains that inherit the Internet Computer’s security from deployment.

  • Innovative Opcode Extensions: Beyond simply implementing the 141 EVM opcodes, we’re crafting new, extended opcodes that take full advantage of the Internet Computer’s architecture. This means functionalities unique to our platform – from enhanced interoperability to new paradigms in decentralized applications. Standard EVM code still runs as expected, but you’ll see new and exciting interop with existing Internet Computer applications.

  • Robust Memory & Storage: Say goodbye to the limitations of standard execution environments. Our work is focused on integrating stable memory solutions capable of managing hundreds of gigabytes, ensuring that the system is future-proof and scalable with instant-upgrade orthogonal persistence.

The Road Ahead

Our objectives for the Motoko EVM project are clear:

  1. Memory & Trie Enhancements: Integrate a stable, efficient memory system that uses optimized trie structures to manage large-scale data.
  2. Execution Loop Development: Streamline the execution loop to ensure seamless transaction processing and precise state persistence.
  3. Opcode Innovation: Develop and deploy extended opcodes that unlock capabilities exclusive to the Internet Computer.

This is an open invitation to the community: support our mission through Gitcoin Grants and help us accelerate this groundbreaking journey. Your donation does more than fund a project – it ignites a movement towards a truly decentralized, integrated future for EVMs. You’ll be able to donate Arbitrum eth at https://explorer.gitcoin.co/#/round/42161/865/35. Donations will be matched through the Gitcoin Grants matching pool.

How You Can Help

  • Donate via Gitcoin Grants: The Gitcoin Grants window opens on April 2, 2025. By donating, you contribute to a pioneering project that melds the best of the EVM and Internet Computer ecosystems. Donate Here starting April 2nd, 2025
  • Spread the Word: Follow us on X.com (@icdevs_org), BlueSky (@icdevs), and LinkedIn. Share our vision and invite others to join the revolution.
  • Engage and Interact: Join our community discussions, ask questions, and explore the cutting-edge developments of Motoko EVM. Your feedback is invaluable. You can find us over at the DFINITY Dev Forums.

Dive Deeper

For the tech enthusiasts, our GitHub repository is open for exploration and collaboration: evm.mo GitHub repository. Follow the progress, contribute to the codebase, and be a part of creating something monumental.

Join Us

As donations start pouring in and our team gears up for the next development phase, your support becomes the cornerstone of our success. Let’s leverage this opportunity to elevate not just a project, but an entire ecosystem.

Together, we’re building the future of decentralized execution. LFG!

Donations will soon be awarded ICDV meme tokens after the round closes!