Anoma

Anoma is a next-generation distributed operating system designed to power intent-centric decentralized applications (dapps) across Web3. It aims to unify fragmented blockchain ecosystems into a single, composable development environment, allowing developers to build one application that can seamlessly operate across multiple chains. By abstracting away the complexities of underlying blockchain infrastructure, Anoma enables developers to focus on creating expressive, scalable, and user-centric applications without being locked into a single platform or constrained by rigid smart contract paradigms.

Unlike traditional blockchains that rely on virtual machines and transaction-level programming, Anoma introduces an intent-centric architecture. This paradigm shift allows developers to declare user intents rather than low-level transactions, enabling more flexible, automated, and multiparty interactions. Anoma’s architecture decouples applications from infrastructure, supports programmable data sovereignty, and offers a plug-and-play solver network to automate complex workflows. This approach enhances scalability and expressivity, making it possible to build fully decentralized apps that rival Web2 user experiences.

Developers can get started with Anoma by accessing its open developer documentation and building on its intent machine, which supports composability with any connected chain. The platform is designed to be chain-agnostic, enabling apps to access state and users across multiple blockchains with a single deployment. Anoma’s unique features include scale-free performance, programmable data sharing controls, and a declarative programming model that simplifies cross-chain integrations. These capabilities position Anoma as a foundational infrastructure tool for Web3 developers aiming to build sophisticated, interoperable dapps with improved UX and developer efficiency.