Ink Launches INKstone, A Platform For Blockchain App Developers
Ink, created by Ink Labs Foundation, launched the blockchain application developer platform INKstone on January 24. The platform is currently in beta version, and provides app developers with convenient blockchain infrastructure services. The Singapore-based venture will announce pioneering participants and key partners in February 2018. Moreover, an intellectual property (IP) Exchange will launch in mid-April 2018.
INKstone, a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform, helps developers build and debug distributed applications in blockchain environments. Features include:
1.) One-click Deployment Blockchain Network — The first version supports INK Consortium Blockchain cluster, Hyperledger Fabric cluster and other blockchain development environments.
2.) Flexibility in Blockchain Configuration — Multiple blockchain configurations are optional to support developers’ preferences as needed.
3.) Visual Presentation of Content — Users can view a visual presentation of blockchain network topology, block information, transaction information and smart contract information.
4.) Smart Contract One-Stop Management — The platform provides smart contract upload, management, deployment and commissioning functions.
5.) Issuance and Circulation of Assets — The platform also includes the functions of account management, supporting for high-efficiency value transfer, content distribution, intellectual property remuneration and other creative industry applications.
INKstone’s future development is divided into three levels:
• Widen Platform Capacity — Besides Fabric and INK Consortium Blockchain, also support more development environments such as Qtum, Ethereum, EOS, cross-chain clusters.
• Longitudinal-Focused Developer Services — Provide more user levels, smart contract IDE and log-viewing based on the application development cycle around the core needs of developers.
• Three-Dimensional Expansion of Blockchain Services — Launch DApp store and enterprise-level blockchain service platform. Build a product matrix to provide three-dimensional blockchain platform services.
The second version is expected to launch in March with innovation features introduced thereafter. That includes the addition of the Qtum development environment, contract editing, log-viewing, user experience optimization and more.
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