AvaCloud, an entity affiliated with Ava Labs, granted Citi the privilege to evaluate a breakthrough application they had developed. Using a blockchain framework, this application calculates and executes simulated bilateral spot foreign exchange (FX) transactions.
AvaCloud is a custom, controlled blockchain solution that provides authorized private Avalanche blockchains. In addition to monitoring real-time streaming related to quotes, Citi’s on-chain service documents parallel transaction implementations on Avalanche. The entity supports the implementation of cryptographically secure recording of trade-related data.
The application is a crucial part of Project Guardian, a partnership between the financial sector and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The underlying solution allows trading on any currency pair using the request for streaming (RFS) application, which was reviewed for its emulation of spot FX at the intersection of USD and SGD.
During the ongoing phase, private and authorized Avalanche Evergreen subnets were used to collect price quotes and simulate trade confirmations designed specifically for each counterparty.
The Avalanche Evergreens are essentially blockchains developed explicitly for institutional use and in accordance with industry-wide and company-specific specifications. EVM customizability, authorized authentication and smart contract implementation go hand in hand with the built-in and additional customizable functionalities. In addition, transaction levels, network privacy and custom gas features are included. Evergreen Subnets leverage public network development, innovation, and traditional integrations to provide blockchain-standard functionality.
More broadly, tokenization, smart contracts and blockchain technology are increasingly considered as methods to enhance traditional capital market infrastructure and institutional operations. Currently, Spruce – an Evergreen Subnet that allows institutions to test the potential of on-chain financing – is seeing active participation from organizations like WisdomTree and other Wall Street firms.
The Evergreens designated for deployment in Citi’s Project Guardian initiative leverage the standard intra-network interoperability provided by Avalanche. Avalanche Warp Messaging (AWM) is increasingly recognized as a critical component that enables interoperability without the need for bridges or trust requirements.
As John Wu, president of Ava Labs, says, the organization is pleased to see Avalanche’s increasing prominence as a platform for developing innovative solutions focused on the foreign exchange industry and other capital markets. According to him, Avalanche is a suitable choice for developing on-chain applications that meet the needs of institutions.
Ava Labs simplifies the process of delivering high-level services to Web3 and is built on Avalanche. The company was founded by computer experts from Cornell who formed associations with key players on Wall Street.
On the other hand, Avalanche is a smart contract platform that helps upgrade and complete transactions in an instant. The unique consensus protocol, Subnet framework and HyperSDK give Web3 developers the ability to easily introduce customized blockchain services.
