Erick de Moura (Cartesi): “Blockchain development is hard, it is our responsibility to make it easier.
In an opinion piece, Erick, co-founder of Cartesi, believes that the industry needs to collaborate more to make the work of blockchain developers easier. Cartesi is a second-layer protocol based on Ethereum that is committed to simplifying blockchain development and promoting the development of modular blockchain infrastructure.
The blockchain industry is at a critical inflection point. Web3 lacks consumer applications that can achieve mass adoption, but new infrastructure projects continue to emerge. We have to face an unpleasant reality: 15 years later, our dream of a decentralized web has not yet been realized.
GM comes from L2 with greetings, they "really brought something new": providing developers with full programmability and expressiveness of the Linux operating system, making full use of the achievements of mainstream software development over more than 30 years, while inheriting the security and decentralization features of Ethereum.
It's Friday again, and the Cartesi weekly report is here! Bringing you the latest updates from the ecosystem 🐧 https://fxtwitter.com/cartesiproject/status/2019773192722841728
A brand new alpha version of the Cartesi CLI for Node v2 has been released, bringing numerous improvements for smoother, safer, and more reliable development. It enhances coding, making smart contract interactions more convenient; fixes the template creation process to reduce friction; updates Docker dependencies to ensure build consistency; and provides ready-to-use application templates to help developers quickly kickstart experiments. This version is only available for core developers and testers, for more in-depth information, please click here:
Ten reasons why DeFi can benefit from a better execution environment. Learn about the advantages of Cartesi and why it is crucial for building more complex on-chain financial systems (on par with traditional financial systems). This article is authored by our Developer Advocate Lead, Joao Garcia:
Browse all contributor articles in our dedicated blog space:
→ https://cartesi.io/contributor-hub/
Speaking of articles, Cartesi has also added an exciting piece in Datawallet, providing a comprehensive overview of Datawallet's architecture and offering building examples (including Locale Network). Token usability, etc. Click here to view:
As is customary at the beginning of each month, the L2BEAT monthly review has been released, summarizing the latest updates from partners over the past month. Please visit our dedicated area:
→ https://x.com/l2beat/status/2018361886069121117
In terms of community, don't forget you can also find us on CoinMarketCap, where Cartesi has its own community updates and exclusive content:
Let's take a look back at the ecological construction process of Cartesi, detailed by our chief developer advocate Joao Garcia, showcasing Cartesi's technical vision and practical progress. The following video is an excerpt from the Dapp construction situation that everyone loves and pays attention to, please take a quick glance!
The Contributor Hub has launched Cartesi's latest article. The latest article discusses why DeFi is still subject to execution limitations and how a computation-driven environment can unlock richer, verifiable on-chain financial models. (DevAd Head Joao Garcia)↓
Who is active in the CoinMarketCap community dynamics?
Cartesi is there too.
Follow us, join the discussion, participate actively, and contribute. Together we build, the power is endless: https://coinmarketcap.com/community/profile/cartesiproject/
GM developers, if your project runs on Linux and is based on Ethereum, then you are in the right place. February is the month to release high-throughput Web3 applications, with code that is simple to use and security built-in. Let's get started!
Penguin enthusiasts: I, the one and only penguin, have been busy building.
Here is the latest information about ecosystem progress, technology releases, media coverage, and community dynamics. Feel free to browse without worry. We continue to move forward!
Another week has come to an end, and as usual, we bring you the Cartesi Weekly Report, which includes the latest updates from the ecosystem 🐧 https://fxtwitter.com/cartesiproject/status/2014699729310122288
Developers and aspiring developers can experience the building process of Cartesi firsthand on our interactive Playground dApp. This dApp has gained significant attention during the holiday events. It was created by our developer advocates and is inspired by CryptoZombies, featuring three levels to guide you into the Cartesi framework easily. Click here to experience:
The first podcast episode we joined for 2026 is now live! A big thank you to the Crypto Coin Show for inviting our co-founder Felipe Argento to share the latest updates about Cartesi. Please check out this video and let us know what you think about this novel way of explaining technology:
→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do4hmhFPQNY
The developers of Locale Network have open-sourced their results L{CORE}, a self-hosted certification stack that addresses the "IoT trust issue" by cryptographically validating sensor data (temperature, energy generation, traffic statistics) before it is on-chain.
They use Cartesi as their computational layer for verifiable fraud, running a complete Linux runtime environment and SQLite database within Cartesi's RISC-V virtual machine to perform deterministic validation of device signatures and complex queries, ensuring that all IoT certifications are cryptographically verifiable and contestable. Check it out and give them some support:
Community editors have been quite busy this week! After InfoFi services were shut down, video editing has become the new trend. Watch the video where Cartesi co-founder Erick De Moura explains Cartesi's mission:
Speaking of missions, take a look at this latest Linux meme provided by Cynthia, which vividly illustrates the natural evolution from the most powerful operating system in the software world to the Cartesi chain version:
Real construction. Real data verified on-chain and settled securely.
By achieving fraud-verifiable settlement through IoT authentication, the vision of handling complex data in a verifiable and scalable way is realized, thus opening the door for decentralized payments (DePIN), tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), and smart city infrastructure applications.
January has flown by, and we are already in 2026. Want to start developing with Cartesi but don’t know where to begin?
Here’s a recap of one of our favorite festive development moments: a simple, easy-to-follow three-step challenge designed by our developer advocacy team.
Experience it now: https://quests.mugen.builders/
I. "Messaging" Challenge: Learn about Cartesi's inputs and outputs
II. Explore State: Memory updates + read values at any time
III. Add Resources: Use our portals + unlock new features
Complete the challenge, submit your results, and take one last look at the festive atmosphere’s rich visuals!
GM, write in your favorite language: Python, Rust, JavaScript, C++ or other languages! Cartesi supports all of these languages and gives you complete control over this powerful operating system to build your application chain your way. Take action!
The weekend is here, and so is Cartesi Weekly, bringing the latest ecosystem news🐧 https://fxtwitter.com/cartesiproject/status/2012163024639967471
Cartesi Rollups SDK v2.0.0-alpha.26 has been released, currently aimed at testers and core developers. Claudio Silva shared his insights on this release, which paves the way for smoother, faster, and more efficient performance:
"Best Execution Environment" is more fitting than ever. As Felipe Argento (https://x.com/felipeargento?s=21&t=tt0vf2syxA00nU3tvp5kFQ) emphasized, Cartesi Machine brings a complete Linux operating system to the blockchain, enabling users to perform complex computations using familiar languages like Python, C++, Rust, without any compromises. It is built on a fully deterministic RV64GC RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA), leveraging decades of software development experience while maintaining forward compatibility and not sacrificing security or decentralization features.
Is the future of money being built in Brazil? Our core writer Carlo Fragni has published articles on exame and cryptomagazinebr, explaining how institutional strong adoption is shaping the next wave of cryptocurrency in the country and why robust infrastructure is crucial. Cartesi positions itself as the preferred solution for true DeFi, RWA, and institutional-grade use cases, bringing Linux-based computing to the blockchain, allowing institutions to use mature Web2 tools without sacrificing security and decentralization. If you understand Portuguese, this article is worth a read; if not, let AI help you translate:
A year has passed, yet it remains breathtaking: Cartesi Machine is exactly the blockchain execution environment developers have been eagerly awaiting. Decades of software resources are now within reach, featuring a fully deterministic RISC-V architecture, permissionless fraud-proof mechanisms ensuring security, Ethereum compatibility, and a future-ready design.
As the new year begins, we warmly invite you to review the Transparency Report.
Learn how the Cartesi Foundation supports the ecosystem, and how its diversified funding is allocated to project grants, research, and operations, all aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.