Cartesi breaks through barriers for dApp development by providing a unique infrastructure:

• Application-Specific Rollups: Cartesi utilizes a modular approach with application-specific rollups. Each rollup is a customized blockchain optimized for a specific dApp, addressing scalability challenges faced by general-purpose blockchains.

• Linux Runtime Environment: Unlike traditional blockchains with limited functionalities, Cartesi offers a Linux runtime environment. This allows developers to leverage familiar tools and programming languages (like Python) for dApp development, accelerating the creation process.

• Security of the Main Chain: While rollups process transactions off-chain for speed and scalability, Cartesi relies on the underlying Ethereum blockchain for final settlement, ensuring the security of user funds and assets.

• Bridge to Existing Infrastructure: Cartesi integrates with existing blockchain infrastructure, allowing developers to connect their dApps to DeFi (Decentralized Finance) protocols and other blockchain ecosystems.