Every blockchain evolves. For Klever, evolution means building tools that make life easier for developers, safer for users, and more efficient for projects. That’s what the Klever Virtual Machine (KVM) represents: a natural step forward in our chain’s journey.
What is the KVM (Klever Virtual Machine)?
At its core, the KVM is the new execution layer for smart contracts on Klever Blockchain. It’s built in Rust, a language known for safety, speed, and efficiency. This means developers can create smart contracts that run with fewer risks, more predictability, and lower costs.
Think of the KVM as the “engine room” where blockchain applications are powered. Payments, games, DeFi platforms, marketplaces, and more can now run natively on Klever, backed by tools designed for real-world use.
Why it matters
KVM is more than just adding smart contracts, it’s about giving projects the ability to scale with confidence. Costs stay stable, execution is reliable, and developers gain freedom to innovate.
For users, it means apps on Klever will become faster, smoother, and richer in features. For builders, it’s the difference between experimenting with prototypes and launching products that can handle real adoption.
With KVM (Klever Virtual Machine), the Klever Blockchain evolves from a place where most solutions were built by us, into an open environment where anyone can build and share. We’ll still be creating, of course, but now we’ll be one voice among many, and that’s the point. The more builders, the more perspectives, the more innovation.
KVM vs. other virtual machines
A common question is: is KVM like the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine)?
The answer is: no.
While EVM-based chains replicate Ethereum’s design, the KVM (Klever Virtual Machine) was built specifically for Klever. It’s rooted in Klever’s ecosystem, but built with a much broader vision in mind. Because smart contracts in KVM run as binaries compiled in WebAssembly (Wasm), the platform isn’t tied to a single language or ecosystem.
At launch, developers will have access to the Rust SDK, offering a safe and efficient way to build production-ready contracts. But the Wasm foundation keeps the door open: with community demand, more languages can be supported in the future.
This flexibility means KVM isn’t just another Virtual Machine — it’s an engine designed to evolve alongside its builders.
What it unlocks
The KVM isn’t launching alone, it comes with new features that strengthen Klever as a whole:
- Smart contracts in Rust – safer and more efficient development.
- Semi-Fungible Tokens (SFTs) – programmable assets that evolve with time or context.
- IDE extension for Visual Studio Code – making it easy for developers to build and deploy.
- Ethereum Bridge – connecting ERC-20 tokens to Klever and back.
- KDA Pool Deposit contract – simplifying fee management for apps.
- KleverScan Contracts area – transparency and traceability for on-chain projects.
Together, these tools expand what’s possible for builders while keeping the experience smooth for users.
The road ahead
We’re now in the final stretch: backtests are running, validators will soon receive the upgrade binary, and the public countdown is coming.
Between September 22–26, we’ll publish the definitive activation date. From that epoch on, the KVM (Klever Virtual Machine) and all its features will be live on the Klever Blockchain.
Built with the community
From the beginning, Klever has said one thing clearly: the community makes the blockchain. KVM is no different. Validators secure it, developers will unleash it, and users will benefit from it.
This is the next chapter in Klever’s story: built with you, for you. 💜
