The Cosmos SDK v0.50, better known as Eden, is a milestone in blockchain technology. This version enters an advanced phase with increased modularity and performance, which could improve the performance of the Cosmos SDK chain.
ABCI++ improves the Cosmos consensus
Eden combines ABCI++ to increase consensus flexibility, AutoCLI to simplify module creation, and IAVL 1.0 to improve disk storage and system performance. The Cosmos SDK infrastructure has been significantly improved, with an emphasis on efficiency and developer experience.
Notable are ABCI++’s voice extensions, which allow users to add data to the consensus mechanism. This technique enables Oracle installation and front-running mitigation. The fundamental layer has been modified to improve modularity and discrete issues during chain upgrades.
Eden’s AutoCLI functionality simplifies module construction by providing a CLI for custom modules. Developers write less boilerplate code when setting up a module, making the development process faster and easier.
The new key structure in IAVL 1.0 improves disk storage, especially data placement. This adjustment reduces the unpredictability of disk data storage, improving data retrieval.
Eden introduces Optimistic Execution, which executes block time before consensus, potentially reducing block time by 50%. This feature significantly increases the operational efficiency of the Cosmos SDK chain, especially in networks that generate blocks quickly.
Sign Mode Textual improves transaction signing with new hardware. Ledger devices now offer a signing mode for authorizing, analyzing, and retrieving transaction data.
Cosmos SDK is the foundation for decentralized app development
The upgrade introduces Collections and ORM to reduce module verbosity and streamline workflow. These conceptualizations above the state level allow for simple and effective state involvement. Future plans include using the schema on disk with query layers such as GraphQL.
Many modules have been migrated to use collections. Accelerated Gov module suggestions, migration from the Capability module to the Cosmos SDK module, and improvements to the BeginBlock and EndBlock signature are also notable.
The Optimistic Execution technique reduced block time by 50% during stress tests on the Sei network, demonstrating its ability to improve block duration and efficiency. Eden celebrates the efforts of the CometBFT and Cosmos SDK teams to improve the Cosmos ecosystem. This platform gives developers a solid foundation for building decentralized apps. The platform’s versatility, efficiency and creative advancements position it as a key player in the dynamic landscape of blockchain technology.
