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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did we choose Go?

Go is a simple, easy-to-learn language with features that are well-suited for smart contracts:

  • All libraries, packages, and app code are designed to be public.
  • Importing a package is straightforward due to the public nature of everything.
  • Go tooling is top-notch.

Go is also the only language you need to learn to read the code running the blockchain, the VM, and the contracts themselves.

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How will we manage the blockchain size?

This is still under development, but one main idea is to have multiple blockchains communicating via the IBC protocol. Gno.land aims to be a primary hub for developing the Gno programming language ecosystem, much like GitHub is for the open-source world. We anticipate many other chains will rely on the code developed on Gno.land, so we're not aiming to make Gno.land fit every use-case.

How does the company behind Gno.land plan to make money?

The company or its members will own 10% of Genesis tokens. This will motivate us to continue developing and enhancing the ecosystem, increasing its value for users. We'll also create packages and Realms that will be monetized through Proof of Contribution.

Furthermore, we plan to invest in the ecosystem through donations, grants, or VC-style investments. We'll build products on the chain that can have business plans. We expect gno.land to be a blockchain that people will enjoy securing through ICS, allowing us to earn rewards from the entire ecosystem.

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How does Gno differ from other smart contract solutions, like Solidity?

Gno code is interpreted directly from the source code. This is a deliberate decision to enforce the use of source code directly to execute the code on the initial Gno.land chain and subsequent chains. This is further enforced by our code license, the Gno Network Public License, a derivative of the GNU Affero General Public License.

What is the difference between Gno and Go?

Gno is almost identical to Go, so if you're a Go developer, you can deploy your first smart contract in no time compared to other languages.

Gno is an interpreted version of Go designed for blockchains. Its main goal is to write code that looks like Go but is always deterministic, efficient, and adapted to the blockchain.

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