Shardeum

Built on the principles of decentralization and innovation, Shardeum is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to bring India on-chain. With its low fees, fast finality, and high scalability, Shardeum aims to empower millions of users in India to transact and thrive in a secure on-chain ecosystem.

Shardeum's technology features a modular architecture that allows for seamless integration with existing EVM-based dApps, enabling developers to deploy popular applications like Uniswap or Aave with ease. The network also boasts a permissionless access model, allowing any genuine participant – individual or enterprise, Web2 or Web3 – to build and transact freely without gatekeepers and at negligible cost.

Shardeum's SHM token serves as a utility token for various purposes, including staking functionality, rewards, and gas payment. The token has undergone a redenomination from 249 million to 60 billion, increasing the token count and lowering per-token price, making it more accessible to users in fast-emerging markets like India. With its unique architecture and tokenomics, Shardeum is poised to onboard millions of Indian users to Web3.

The Shardeum community is actively engaged through large-scale Proof of Community (PoC) events, university programs, quests, and workshops that demystify Web3 for first-time users. The network also supports the deployment of popular EVM dApps and inspires new ones built for Indian users, ensuring there are meaningful products to use from day one. With its OCC principle – Open, Collaborative, and Community-Driven – Shardeum aims to democratize accessibility to decentralization.

Shardeum's roadmap is structured in two phases: Phase 1 focuses on enabling smart contracts, driving liquidity, and growing the user base toward tens of millions. Once there, Phase 2 will see the introduction of Shardeum's innovations to deliver a scalable EVM that supports global adoption while maintaining performance. With its strong community momentum, inclusive for all builders, and ecosystem growth equaling user growth, Shardeum is well-positioned to onboard millions of Indian users to Web3.