Kakao's subsidiary Ground X launches public testnet of blockchain platform 'Klaytn'

Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X has released the public testnet of its public blockchain platform Klaytn, called ‘Baobab,’ along with the updated position paper, which highlights the platform’s technical architecture and direction.

The launch of the public testnet follows the trial run of the private testnet 'Aspen,' which started in October and was exclusively used by the partners for the past five months.

According to the official announcement, Baobab has incorporated the feedback received via Aspen and features new functions and developer tools that enhance security and usability.

New functions include an improved account system to mitigate the rigorous demands of taking care of their own accounts, the addition of 'Transaction Types' and 'Service Chain' features to offer the highest performance and flexible scalability, and others.

Newly added tools include 'EP (Enterprise Proxy)' that allows developers to easily use Klaytn with their mobile- or web-based development method, and 'Klaytn IDE' (Integrated Development Environment) that supports users to build, test, and deploy codes in the browser and locally.

"We designed Baobab in a way that allows global service providers to verify Klaytn as a stable and reliable platform while developing and operating blockchain services for their massive user base," Jason Han, the CEO of Ground X. "We also completed the white-box penetration test to retain robust security as we expect to see invaluable digital asset transfer within our platform."

Klaytn has partnered with 26 initial service partners to create real use cases thereby seeking to substantiate the value and utility of blockchain technology. The Klaytn mainnet is set to launch by the end of June.