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Gmito, developers! 👋

This document provides a comprehensive technical overview of Mitosis and essential guides for developers.

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Key Technical Entities

From a technical perspective, the key entities in Mitosis can be categorized as follows:

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Mitosis Chain

• Mitosis Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain with an architecture that separates the Execution Layer and Consensus Layer based on the Engine API
• The Execution Layer provides a completely EVM-compatible execution environment
• The Consensus Layer is built on a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism with instant finality and rapid block times, powered by CometBFT and Cosmos SDK

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Branch Chains

• Branch chains are external blockchains where Mitosis Vaults are deployed and DeFi strategies are executed
• They form a hub-and-spoke architecture with Mitosis Chain as the central hub coordinating cross-chain operations
• Users deposit assets on branch chains, which are then represented as hub assets on Mitosis Chain
• VLF strategies operate on branch chains, accessing liquidity opportunities across diverse DeFi ecosystems
• Cross-chain messaging ensures secure coordination between branch chains and Mitosis Chain

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Validator System

• Enables validator creation/management, staking, and reward distribution on the Mitosis Chain EVM
• Instead of using traditional Cosmos SDK modules like x/staking and x/distribution, we created our own x/evmvalidator module to enable validator control on the consensus layer through the EVM

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Governance System

• Provides governance functionality based on the gMITO (Mitosis Governance Token) on the Mitosis Chain EVM
• Through governance, users can control contracts across multiple layers: Mitosis Chain EVM, branch chains, and Consensus Layer modules

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Mitosis Vault

• Users can deposit assets into the Mitosis Vault from supported chains and receive corresponding hub assets on the Mitosis Chain
• Hub assets are backed 1:1 by the underlying assets stored in the vault

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Vault Liquidity Frameworks (VLFs)

• VLFs establish structured relationships between Mitosis LPs and DeFi protocols for liquidity opportunities
• They define reward accrual, distribution mechanisms, campaign duration, and lock-up requirements
• Representative examples include Matrix and EOL (Ecosystem-Owned Liquidity)
• VLF participation generates VLF assets such as mi/maAssets representing claims on underlying assets and generated yields
• Advanced settlement system handles yield, loss, and extra reward distribution

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Dapps & Ecosystem

• Mitosis provides complete EVM compatibility, enabling developers to deploy existing Ethereum dApps instantly or create new ones using familiar Solidity tooling
• Developers can build innovative applications by leveraging core systems like Mitosis Vault and VLFs

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Getting Started