Could someone ELI5 why World Mobile Chain is built on Base and not Cardano?

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World Mobile Chain is now built on Base rather than Cardano, and I’m curious why that decision was made. Was it about scalability, compatibility, or some other advantage Base offers?

Cardano has been closely tied to the project from the start, so I’d love to understand what factors led to this shift. If anyone can break it down in simple terms, that’d be super helpful!

Thanks in advance!

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Hi @braznovt,

World Mobile Chain (WMC) building on Base rather than exclusively on Cardano is a strategic move, and it’s important to understand the reasoning behind it. The decision is rooted in the scale, complexity, and goals of the World Mobile project. Let me break it down step by step:

1. WMC’s Massive Mission Requires Flexibility

World Mobile isn’t just creating a blockchain—it’s building a global decentralized network to connect billions of unconnected people. This involves unique challenges, such as:

  • Managing flying hardware,
  • Operating licensed radio frequencies,
  • Supporting user-driven network growth, and
  • Preparing for future advancements like quantum technology.

No single blockchain today can fully address this kind of complexity, which is why WMC is taking a multichain approach. By leveraging Base, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Cardano, WMC can tap into the unique strengths of each.

2. World Mobile is NOT Abandoning Cardano

World Mobile continues to work closely with Cardano and values its foundational role in the project. For example:

  • Earth Node NFTs (ENNFTs) remain on Cardano for operators who choose it.
  • The WMC token can bridge to and from Cardano using established bridges.
  • As Cardano develops new technologies, WMC may adopt those advancements in the future.

The move to other blockchains isn’t about replacing Cardano but expanding WMC’s reach and capabilities.

3. Interoperability is Key

World Mobile’s mission goes beyond connecting people within the Cardano ecosystem—it’s about connecting everyone, regardless of which blockchain they use. Interoperability, or the ability for blockchains to communicate and work together, plays a key role here.

For example, Base (a Layer 2 built on Ethereum) makes it easier for Ethereum-based decentralized apps (dApps) to integrate with WMC, significantly broadening the project’s potential user base. Cross-chain collaboration ensures WMC can thrive in the larger blockchain ecosystem.

4. Why Base? The Role of L3

Building on Base (an Ethereum-based Layer 2) allows WMC to address scalability and cost challenges:

  • Scalability: Base can handle high transaction volumes efficiently by using Ethereum’s infrastructure while keeping costs lower than Ethereum’s mainnet.
  • Layer 3 (L3) Advantages: WMC plans to deploy as an L3 on Base, offering more customization and cost efficiency. With L3s, projects like WMC can:
    • Use custom gas tokens to reduce user costs.
    • Choose alternative data availability (DA) layers to lower operational costs.
    • Tap into the Optimism Collective’s Superchain, which provides grants, funding, and developer tools to support growth.

5. Other Benefits of Multichain Deployment

By expanding to Base, Ethereum, and BNB Chain, WMC gains access to:

  • Broader Liquidity: Tapping into multiple ecosystems increases access to users, funds, and tools.
  • Enhanced Features: Different blockchains bring unique advantages, such as Ethereum’s mature DeFi ecosystem and Base’s Superchain compatibility.
  • Resilience: Operating across multiple blockchains reduces reliance on any single network, enhancing reliability.

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I hope this helps clarify the reasoning behind World Mobide’s decision. Let me know if you have more questions!

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Thank you for the reply, it makes sense. Didn’t World Mobile receive funding from Cardano to build the project? It’s very unfortunate for Cardano to see this project move away just as it seems to be gaining momentum.