What is Initia?
Initia is a new blockchain platform making breakthroughs by combining two layers of technology: Layer 1 and Layer 2. Instead of choosing one or the other, Initia leverages the strengths of both to build a blockchain system that is both flexible and highly scalable. Their goal is to simplify the deployment of App-chains – that is, private chains for each application – along with standout features such as stablecoins, multi-chain bridges, and “just enough” gas fees only when necessary.
With a uniquely designed architecture, Initia addresses the weaknesses of traditional blockchains, which often struggle with integrating multi-chain models or complex modules. This allows developers to focus on building products without being overwhelmed by complex technical issues.
Initia is not just a technical platform – it is also a toolkit that supports application development with high interoperability. Based on Optimistic Rollups technology, Initia allows applications to scale quickly, operate independently, and maintain stability within the ecosystem.
In addition, Initia also integrates deeply with Cosmos – a prominent blockchain ecosystem – allowing projects to easily customize both the economic model and user experience, without compromising simplicity in design.
Outstanding features of Initia
• Minitia: Initia’s own Layer 2 network – where App-chains are deployed.
• Extremely high performance: Minitia has a block time of only about 500ms and can handle over 10,000 transactions per second (TPS).
• Multi-VM: Supports various virtual machines such as MoveVM, EVM (Solidity), and CosmWasm, enabling diverse smart contract development.
• Vertical Integration: Using Cosmos SDK to empower each App-chain.
• Complete sovereignty: Developers have maximum control over parameters such as gas fees, transaction processing order,…
• High interoperability: Integrating IBC for easy communication between different blockchains.
• Omnitia Shared Security: A shared security system for multiple Minitia, ensuring safety and scalability.
Why is Initia special?
1. Optimal Modular blockchain model
• Performance increase: By separating processing layers, especially Layer 2 and Optimistic Rollups, Initia offloads Layer 1 and accelerates processing speed. • Efficient data scaling with Sharding: Initia uses Sharding to partition data while maintaining security and decentralization.
• Security with PoS: The Proof of Stake mechanism helps the network be safer and more sustainable, attracting community participation through staking.
• Easily expand the ecosystem: Mitigate technical issues through a flexible modular handling approach.
The most notable feature is the ability to customize each App-chain in detail, from technical specifications to economic models, while maintaining connectivity with the entire system. This helps different applications operate effectively, cohesively, and with less fragmentation.
Multi-VM & Cosmos IBC
Initia supports various types of virtual machines – Move (language developed by Facebook), EVM, and WasmVM – allowing developers to easily choose suitable tools. At the same time, thanks to Cosmos's IBC integration, these chains can interconnect smoothly, forming a unified network.
Optimistic Rollups continue to be the “secret weapon,” helping to increase processing speed and reduce transaction costs while maintaining the inherent security of Layer 1. As a result, App-chains on Initia can customize, interconnect, or expand to other Layer 1 solutions.
Interestingly, end users do not need to worry about this complexity – they do not have to switch wallets, do not have to pay complicated gas fees – yet still have a seamless experience across various applications.
INIT token information
• Official token: INIT
• Total supply: 1 billion INIT
• Initial circulating supply: 148.75 million INIT (~14.88%)
Allocation:
• Community airdrop: 5%
• Vesting program: 25%
• Investors: 15%
• Ecosystem & community: 55%
Purpose of use:
• Rewards, incentives for testnet participation and community contributions
• Pay transaction fees (gas fees)
• Participate in network governance
• Serve as assets in DeFi applications, NFTs, games
• Inter-chain transactions via IBC
INIT Airdrop – Who will receive it?
1. Testnet participants (89.46%)
• Participate in both testnet phases in 2024
• Own NFT Jennie level 3 or above and at least 2 stickers
• Freezing Jennie in 'The Freeze' will receive additional benefits
• Sybil control to eliminate fake addresses
2. Contributing community (6.04%)
• Special role Discord members
• Active users on Telegram • Top 4,000 people on the Initia Yapper Leaderboard (from 01/2024 - 28/03/2025)
3. Ecosystem partners (4.5%)
• Top 2,000 LayerZero users (Ethereum, Optimism, Arbitrum,…)
• Top 2,000 Cosmos IBC users (Noble, Osmosis, Neutron)
• Top 2,000 holders of milkTIA (snapshot on 28/02/2025)
Investment & funding
Initia successfully raised 25 million USD through 4 funding rounds. Some major funds involved include:
• YZi Labs
• Nascent
• Figment Capital
• a_capital
• Big Brain Holdings
• Theory Ventures
• Delphi Ventures
• Hack VC … and over 800 investors through the Echo platform.
Conclusion
Initia is not merely a blockchain – it is a complete ecosystem-building platform with high scalability, friendly to both developers and users. With a modern Modular + Layer 2 model, supporting multiple virtual machines and deeply compatible with Cosmos, Initia is opening up a promising new direction in the Web3 world. Moreover, the backing from top investors further strengthens Initia’s position on the global blockchain map.