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Introduction

One of the fastest growing sectors in crypto is Real World Assets (RWA). In 2024, RWA TVL increased by 42% from $5.68 billion to $8.07 billion. RWAs have been bolstered by both new project launches and increasing institutional interest. However, despite the impressive growth of RWAs in 2024, the further integration of RWAs remains a complex challenge in 2025. Many existing blockchain platforms lack the necessary infrastructure to support the tokenization of RWAs in a manner that is both compliant with regulations and interoperable across different networks. This gap hinders further adoption of RWAs, limiting the potential for increased liquidity and new opportunities.

E Money Network is a Layer-1 (L1) blockchain that seeks to address these challenges by providing a secure, compliant, and interoperable infrastructure for RWA tokenization. The platform aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for both individual and institutional users.

Background

E Money Network, formerly known as Scallop, started with a vision to establish an ecosystem where cryptocurrency users can freely use their digital assets without the obstacles that currently hinder their adoption and usage. The project has since evolved into a modular RWA blockchain infrastructure with compliance standards designed to meet the growing demand for RWAs and facilitate the building of sustainable projects that enable the creation of RWAs and RWA-enabled businesses. The primary goal of E Money Network is to bridge the liquidity gap between Web2 and Web3, enabling the tokenization of RWAs and facilitating their integration into the blockchain space.

Scallops’ rebrand to E Money Network was announced in early 2024 and the project team is led by founder and CEO Raj Bagadi, CTO Juri Kopõtko, and CBO Raj Karia, who each brings experience in blockchain development, compliance, and project management. In May, E Money Network announced that it raised $5.2 million in a Bridge Round. Notable investors in the round included Kelsier Ventures, Animoca Brands (who also joined as a lead validator), GBV Capital, Momentum 6, Blockchain Founders Fund, Morningstar Ventures, Kucoin, Blackedge Capital, and Banter Capital.

Technology

Overview

E Money Network is a modular L1 blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK and CometBFT. The Cosmos SDK is an open-source software development kit (SDK) for building sovereign and public PoS blockchains. The Cosmos SDK is used to build a custom application layer, or state machine, while CometBFT is used to securely replicate that state machine on all nodes in the network. CometBFT, an application-agnostic engine, handles the networking and consensus layers through two main components:

Tendermint validates requests on the source chain and confirms changes on the destination chain. Its consensus provides instant finality and Byzantine fault tolerance. Furthermore, E Money features an EVM-compatible execution environment.

Proof-of-Stake Consensus

Source: E Money Documents

E Money Network employs a PoS consensus mechanism, utilizing the Tendermint Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) consensus protocol. In this system, validators are responsible for validating transactions and securing the chain. E Money Network can support up to 100 validators.

Validators take turns proposing blocks of transactions and voting on them. The protocol requires two stages of voting: pre-vote and pre-commit. A block is committed when more than two-thirds of validators pre-commit the same block in the same round. Validators may fail to commit a block for various reasons, such as the proposer being offline or network delays. Tendermint allows validators to establish when a validator should be skipped, relying on a timeout mechanism, making it a weakly synchronous protocol. Tendermint-enabled consensus guarantees safety, ensuring that validators will never commit conflicting blocks at the same height, assuming less than one-third of the validators are malicious.

Compliance

A core feature of E Money Network is its regulatory compliance as a public-permissioned blockchain. E Money Network is fully compliant with Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCa), a comprehensive European Union framework designed to establish harmonized rules for crypto-assets, ensuring investor protection, market integrity, and legal clarity while fostering innovation across the EU.

E Money Network directly implements Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Know-Your-Business (KYB) processes onchain. Both users and applications are required to complete identity verification before transacting on E Money Network. The Regulatory Authority Module (RAM) prevents non-verified accounts and smart contracts from conducting transactions on the network. Verified accounts and smart contracts are whitelisted, and validators are only able to accept transactions from whitelisted addresses.

Cross-Chain Bridge

To facilitate cross-chain interoperability, E Money Network utilizes a trustless bridge that employs Chainbridge standard contracts. This bridge supports asset transfers over EVM chains, including Ethereum, Polygon, and BNB Smart Chain. The bridge uses ERC20/EMYC20 handlers, relayers, and generic handlers to enable the locking and unlocking of tokens on source chains and the minting and burning of tokens on target chains. Relayers are used for the validation of transfers across the Chainbridge, and generic handlers allow for customizable behavior upon receiving transactions to and from the bridge.

Products

E Money Network has developed a series of adjacent products to support the E Money ecosystem.

E Money Wallet

The E Money Wallet is a digital wallet tailored for secure, efficient, and regulatory-compliant transactions within the E Money Network ecosystem. Key aspects of the wallet will include:

EPay

EPay integrates fiat and cryptocurrency transactions directly into Telegram. This integration allows users to send and receive cryptocurrency, make purchases, and split bills within Telegram chats, streamlining financial interactions without the need to switch between different applications. The system emphasizes user-friendliness and robust security measures to ensure safe and efficient transactions. By embedding these financial services into a widely used messaging app, E Money Pay aims to enhance the convenience of digital payments.

E Money Card

E Money Card is a card that allows users to spend onchain cryptocurrency balances at supported vendors. These cards are directly linked to users’ wallet addresses within the E Money Network and other supported blockchains, integrating digital assets with conventional payment systems. Furthermore, E Money Card supports USDC on both Solana and Base. The E Money Card is accepted in over 150 countries, and users can earn up to 2% in crypto rewards on purchases.

Tokenomics

EMYC will be the native token of E Money Network upon mainnet launch. EMYC has a total token supply of 400 million.

As a part of the rebrand from Scallop, SCLP tokenholders will be able to exchange SCLP tokens at a 1:1 ratio for EMYC. At TGE, SCLP tokenholders will immediately receive 12% of any converted holdings. Afterwards, each month, an additional 14.67% will be unlocked, and then in the final month (month 6), 14.65% will be unlocked. Further details about EMYC allocations and vesting schedules have not been disclosed as of writing. The EMYC token has various planned utilities:

Gas Token

As the native token of E Money Network, EMYC will be used to pay gas fees on the network. All gas fees paid on the network are subsequently burnt.

Staking & Staking Rewards

In order to operate a validator on E Money Network, a minimum of 500,000 EMYC tokens must be staked for a minimum of 30 days. Additionally, users can delegate stake to a validator if they do not wish to operate a validator themselves. Validators and stakers will also receive EMYC tokens as staking rewards. Lastly, validators who engage in malicious behavior or fail to perform their duties properly are subject to slashing, which involves the loss of a portion of their (and delegators’) staked tokens.

Governance

As a Tendermint PoS blockchain, E Money Network features onchain governance. EMYC stakers will be able to vote on governance proposals that affect the parameters of the network, such as locking, staking, slashing, and more.

Other Utilities

EMYC will feature numerous other utilities as well, including but not limited to:

The EMYC token’s Token Generation Event is planned for January 23, 2025.

Partnerships & Integrations

E Money Network has procured a series of strategic partnerships and integrations with varying projects in the ecosystem. These partnerships and integrations highlight the project's focus on compliance, interoperability, and the development of RWA use cases:

Roadmap

E Money Network's roadmap includes several key milestones aimed at expanding its ecosystem and enhancing its capabilities. The project is focused on the upcoming launch of its beta mainnet, which will serve as the foundation for future applications. The launch of the native EMYC token is also a key priority, with the transition from SCLP to EMYC being a significant step in this direction. The E Money Wallet is also set to receive integration for E Money Cards.

In the longer term, E Money Network aims to become a leading platform for RWA tokenization, focusing on interoperability and building a comprehensive ecosystem for compliant Web3 applications. E Money Network partially aims to achieve this through its $2 million RWA Grant Program. This initiative invites developers to submit proposals, with selected projects receiving grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, along with mentorship, legal and compliance support, and marketing assistance. The program aims to accelerate innovation in the RWA ecosystem by fostering the creation of compliant and efficient digital asset solutions.

Closing Summary

E Money Network is attempting to address the challenges of RWA tokenization by providing a compliant, interoperable, and secure infrastructure. The project's focus on on-chain KYC/AML, MiCA compliance, and bank-grade security positions it as a potential leader in the emerging RWA space. The integration of the E Money Wallet, with its multichain support and IBAN functionality, aims to provide a seamless user experience for both crypto and traditional finance users. The use of Tendermint BFT consensus, EVM compatibility, and a modular architecture through the Cosmos SDK provides a robust and flexible platform for developers.

The project's strategic partnerships and focus on community engagement highlight its commitment to building a comprehensive ecosystem. The launch of the EMYC token and the upcoming mainnet launch are key milestones in the project's roadmap. Overall, E Money Network presents a compelling approach to RWA tokenization, with a strong emphasis on compliance, interoperability, and security. The project's success will depend on its ability to execute its roadmap, build a thriving ecosystem, and navigate the complexities of the evolving regulatory landscape.

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