Building applications (apps) on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), such as those on networks like Polygon or Base, requires navigating the complexities of the EVM, a decentralized computing environment that processes smart contracts. The EVM’s stack-based architecture presents significant challenges for developers, easily leading to inefficiencies, possibly high gas fees, and lack of data provenance or interoperability if not carefully managed. Despite numerous Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) that attempt to tackle these issues, many lack cohesion, making it difficult for emerging apps to integrate these solutions seamlessly. For example, the ERC-721 contract facilitates unique asset creation (NFTs), but falls short in supporting complex asset relationships, such as associating a governance token with multiple underlying voting rights or assets. This pushes developers to adopt inefficient workarounds or abandon their ideas altogether.
Since the early days of Web3, we’ve been deeply immersed in building and innovating, witnessing firsthand the challenges of developing on EVM, and over time, noticed we weren’t alone. Many other developers abandoned projects or turned to Web2 solutions due to overwhelming complexity and fragmented tools. This drove us to create Patchwork – transforming the experience of building Web3 apps as simple as describing an idea.
Imagine explaining your app and having a solution seamlessly generate interoperable smart contracts FEB 2025 1and backend infrastructure with data entirely onchain. Recent advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) have made this kind of seamless development feel more attainable than ever. However, while LLMs can accelerate coding, smart contract developers know that onchain apps demand absolute security, with no room for unsafe or inefficient code. Patchwork embraces automation while prioritizing security, enabling rapid Web3 app development without compromising reliability. By extending ERC-721 into a new realm of dynamic, standardized assets, the Patchwork stack empowers people to safely streamline workflows, cutting deployment time from months to just hours. From crypto enthusiasts building quick, disposable mini-apps to developers seeking a comprehensive full-stack solution for ambitious projects, Patchwork provides the tools and flexibility to meet a wide variety of use cases.
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*I wrote this White Paper in collaboration with the Patchwork Team, supporting their upcoming product as a Freelance copywriter.