Decentralized Futures: Introducing Pendzl

We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on Pendzl, the latest grantee under the Decentralized Futures Program, an initiative orchestrated by the Web3 Foundation to galvanize the growth of the Polkadot ecosystem. Pendzl is designed to propel the development of smart contracts within Polkadot’s expansive network.

What is Pendzl?

Pendzl is a smart contract library poised to redefine the development landscape for Polkadot’s ink! smart contracts. Born from the evolution of the OpenBrush v4.3.0 library, Pendzl strides forward with the ink 5.0.0 standard, enriching the developer’s toolbox with essential features such as event emission.

The mission at the heart of Pendzl is clarity through simplicity. It strives to pare down unnecessary complexities, offering a streamlined, user-friendly experience that enhances both usability and the development journey. This project embodies the collaborative spirit of open-source, inviting contributions and insights from the vast community of ink smart contract developers.

Why Pendzl?

Pendzl stands out as a vital resource in the Polkadot ecosystem for several compelling reasons:

• Ease of Use: With just a single macro, developers can derive default implementations of contracts, simplifying the development process significantly.
• Customization and Flexibility: Pendzl allows for easy overriding of default implementations, offering developers the flexibility to tailor contracts to their specific needs.
• Cost-Effective Development: By facilitating rapid development and promoting best practices, Pendzl is set to reduce production costs substantially.

The Team Behind Pendzl

The team behind Pendzl are Konrad Wierzbik and Łukasz Łakomy, seasoned professionals with deep roots in smart contract development. This project leverages their rich expertise and insights, honed over extensive work on the Abax Lending Protocol and other pioneering projects within the Polkadot ecosystem.

Looking Forward

As Pendzl progresses, it aims not only to enhance the development landscape but also to foster a more interconnected and collaborative community. The project’s roadmap includes critical milestones like refining the codebase to audit-ready standards and creating comprehensive documentation to ensure ease of use and understanding.

For developers keen to dive in and contribute to Pendzl’s evolution, visit Pendzl’s GitHub. Your insights, contributions, and feedback are invaluable as we collectively push the boundaries of what’s possible within the Polkadot ecosystem.