Arbitrum Stylus: WASM smart contracts alongside the EVM
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Introduces Stylus, which lets Arbitrum One and Nova run WASM programs written in Rust, C and C++ alongside the EVM, with sandboxed execution, custom precompiles and much faster compute.
Key claims
Rust-based programs run over an order of magnitude faster than Solidity or Vyper
Stylus is scheduled to go live in 2023
WASM subcalls from EVM contracts form an EVM+ model
0/ with the launch of $ARB, the recent announcement of @Arbitrum #Stylus has almost gone a bit under the radar
a 🧵 introducing #Stylus: The Next-Gen #WASM Programming Environment for #Arbitrum One & #Arbitrum Nova 🔥
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1/ the upcoming #Stylus upgrade for @arbitrum One and @arbitrum Nova leverages #WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts, enabling users to deploy programs in their preferred programming languages, such as #Rust, C, and C++, while maintaining seamless interoperability with #EVM
2/ EVM Equivalence & EVM+ Paradigm 💡
#Arbitrum's focus on #EVM equivalence has enabled a thriving ecosystem of dApps & protocols. #Stylus extends this commitment with the EVM+ paradigm broadening the capabilities of Arbitrum while maintaining compatibility with EVM-based dApps
3/ Multi-Language Support 🌐
#Stylus allows developers to write and deploy dApps in popular languages like #Rust, C, and C++. It simplifies the transition to #Web3 & removes the need to learn #Solidity exclusively. Devs can use familiar tooling while building on #Arbitrum
4/ Seamless Composability & Interoperability 🔄
Contracts written in different languages can interact effortlessly on the @arbitrum network. This seamless composability enables developers to create powerful dApps without worrying about language compatibility
5/ Performance Improvements & Lower Fees 💰
#Stylus significantly enhances dApp performance, with #Rust-based #Arbitrum dApps running over an order of magnitude faster than #Solidity & #Vyper counterparts. Lower fees enable a new era of high-compute dApps in various fields
6/ Custom Precompiles & Novel Use Cases 📈
#Stylus allows users to create custom precompiles, opening up opportunities for novel cryptography implementations & other specialized functions. This extends Arbitrum's potential use cases, including L3 solutions & #ML applications
7/ Supporting #Ethereum R&D 🔬
#Stylus offers significant value to @ethereum researchers by providing a platform to design & test EIP precompiles without setting up separate testnets. This collab will help drive EVM development & align with the eWASM L1 initiative
8/ WASM Sandboxing & Security Guarantees 🔒
User programs compiled into #WASM are transformed on-chain, ensuring execution bounds & safety. WASM #sandboxing delivers high speed & security guarantees, while maintaining on-chain provability
9/ EVM Augmentation with Stylus 🛠️
#Stylus works alongside the #EVM, augmenting its capabilities without replacing it. When a tx calls an EVM contract that makes a subcall to a #WASM program, Stylus steps in to compute that part of the result, providing an add-on EVM+ experience
10/ Stylus Launch Timeline 🗓️
#Stylus is scheduled to go live in 2023, with regular updates on its progress to be shared throughout its development. Stay tuned to Twitter and Discord channels for news on Stylus and other exciting #Arbitrum developments
11/ Stylus Testnet Access 🧪
For developers who want to be among the first to try #Stylus when the #testnet is upgraded, keep an eye out for sign-up opportunities. This early access will give you a head start in exploring the potential of Stylus
12/ Unlocking New Possibilities 🚀
The #Stylus upgrade promises to unlock new possibilities for developers & users. By making it easy to build & deploy dApps in many languages, it will facilitate the growth of the $ARB ecosystem & contribute to the broader Web3 development
13/ A New Era for Arbitrum & Ethereum 🌐
#Stylus marks the start of a new era for #Arbitrum & the #Ethereum eco. By supporting many languages, enhancing performance & lowering fees, it will attract more devs, foster innovation & further solidify $ARB's role as a leading #rollup
14/ now, let's get ready for the $ARB airdrop tmrw 😱 🚀
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