Gno

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Gno is an interpreted, stack-based Go virtual machine for building succinct and composable applications. It powers gno.land, a blockchain for timeless code and fair open-source contributions.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is gno?

Gno is a blockchain platform that interprets a deterministic variant of Go for writing smart contracts, built on Tendermint consensus. It provides an interpreted and fully-deterministic implementation of the Go programming language, designed for building succinct and composable smart contracts. The first blockchain to use Gno is gno.land, a contribution-based chain backed by a variation of the Tendermint consensus engine. Key features include Go syntax, deterministic execution, composable packages, auto-persisted state, a contribution system, and a comprehensive developer experience with tooling for testing, debugging, and hot-reload development. Gno also offers a Playground for web-based code writing, sharing, and deployment.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to write secure and deterministic smart contracts, build decentralized applications, and contribute to a blockchain ecosystem. Especially valuable for those familiar with the Go programming language looking to leverage their skills in the blockchain space.

Common actions

write smart contracts

build blockchain applications

deploy decentralized apps

interpret Go code

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Capabilities

Key features

Go syntax smart contracts
Deterministic execution
Composable packages
Auto-persisted state
Contribution system
Comprehensive tooling
Web-based playground

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of Gno?

Gno is designed to be a blockchain platform that interprets a deterministic variant of the Go programming language for writing smart contracts. It aims to provide a robust and composable environment for decentralized application development on its gno.land blockchain.

Can I use my existing Go knowledge with Gno?

Yes, Gno is built around Go syntax, meaning developers familiar with the Go programming language can leverage their existing skills to write smart contracts and applications on the Gno platform, making the learning curve smoother.

Does Gno offer a way to test code without local setup?

Yes, Gno provides a web-based Gno Playground at play.gno.land. This allows developers to write, share, test, debug, and deploy Gno code directly in their browser without needing to install any local tools or manage services.

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