Shardeum Foundation is building an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain designed to solve the blockchain scalability trilemma - the challenge of simultaneously achieving scalability, security, and decentralization. Its core product uses dynamic state sharding, a technique that allows transaction throughput to increase as new nodes join the network, while keeping gas fees low and maintaining decentralization. The foundation operates across blockchain infrastructure, consensus mechanisms, smart contract platforms, and protocol layers.
The organization is remote-first and globally distributed. It emphasizes community-driven development and has stated a mission to make decentralization broadly accessible, including a focus on bringing India onchain. The culture values diversity and encourages applicants of all backgrounds.
Shardeum Foundation's work sits within the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and crypto infrastructure verticals. The project competes in a space alongside other Layer 1 networks seeking to offer developers an EVM-compatible environment without the usual trade-offs between speed, cost, and decentralization.
