Justice for All! Diving into JsTz, a Native JavaScript Environment for Web3 Development

Imagine calling an off-chain API from a smart contract just like a `fetch` request. JsTz runs the V8 engine on-chain to make it possible.

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Introducing JsTz for native JavaScript Web3 development

JsTz is a Layer 2 solution on the Tezos blockchain that provides a native JavaScript runtime, eliminating the need for compilation or custom languages.

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Why JavaScript is the ideal language for blockchain

JavaScript's massive developer ecosystem, extensive tooling, and strong support from large language models make it a strategic choice for Web3 development.

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A truly native runtime versus compilation approaches

Unlike previous attempts that compiled a JavaScript-like syntax, JsTz runs the V8 engine directly on-chain for full language and API compatibility.

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Replicating the web development experience on-chain

The developer workflow mirrors standard web practices, using NPM for packages, a CLI for deployment, and the V8 inspector protocol for debugging.

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Built-in oracles for secure off-chain data access

JsTz includes enshrined oracles that allow smart contracts to make secure fetch calls to external web APIs using trusted execution environments.

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Simplifying user onboarding with account abstraction

Account abstraction features like social logins, passkeys, and sponsored (gasless) operations are built-in to remove friction for mainstream users.

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Integrated cross-chain bridging for unified liquidity

The platform includes native cross-chain bridging to ensure applications can access users and assets from other major blockchain networks without relying on third-party protocols.

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Achieving EVM compatibility through Etherlink integration

JsTz integrates with Etherlink, Tezos's EVM layer, to give developers access to the extensive EVM tooling, exchanges, and custodian ecosystem.

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The project roadmap from testnet to mainnet launch

The development timeline includes a private testnet for initial testing, a public testnet for broader feedback, and a mainnet launch planned for early next year.

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A progressive rollout strategy focused on developer feedback

JsTz is launching with a progressive decentralization model to rapidly incorporate developer feedback and perfect the user experience, unlike the day-one decentralized launch of Etherlink.

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