
The web development landscape has a striking divide. While there are roughly 20 million JavaScript developers shaping the modern internet, Web3 development remains the domain of ~26,000 specialized programmers (according to [Electric Capital](https://developerreport.com/)). This disconnect has kept Web3 innovation largely siloed from mainstream development. But the tide is turning — as traditional web technologies and blockchain infrastructure begin to converge, we're seeing the first cracks in these long-standing barriers between Web2 and Web3.

Today, we introduce [Hyperweb](https://hyperweb.io), an end-to-end TypeScript blockchain ecosystem designed specifically for Web2 and JavaScript developers. Hyperweb unites the user-friendly experiences of Web2 with the strong ownership and composability of Web3. For the first time, millions of JavaScript developers can bring their existing expertise to blockchain development, helping shape the next chapter of the internet.

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> 🎥 See our founder present the Hyperweb announcement at Cosmoverse Dubai 2024

## A Platform Built for Everyone

Hyperweb shatters the status quo of blockchain development. Until now, building decentralized apps (dApps) has been restricted to a select few developers with specialized knowledge. We're changing that. Building on Cosmology's no-chain web development philosophy, we've made creating blockchain applications as straightforward as building a web page. Developers can finally focus on what matters most – crafting meaningful applications – without getting bogged down in blockchain complexity.

Think of Hyperweb as the Node.js moment for Web3. Our comprehensive toolkit seamlessly connects frontend and backend development, providing everything developers need: tools for building user interfaces, powerful client-side development utilities, and TypeScript-based smart contracts. This means developers can create complete applications – from the frontend experience to the underlying smart contracts – all using the world's most popular programming language.

At its heart, Hyperweb builds on Dan Lynch's enduring mission to simplify complex web development. This journey began with pioneering his no-code website builder in 2005, and has evolved into today's "no-chain" approach. We're not just creating another development tool – we're opening doors for developers from every background to shape the web's future using their existing expertise.

Our vision extends beyond just bridging Web2 and Web3. We're laying the foundation for the hyperweb: a truly unified digital landscape where both generations of web technology strengthen each other, creating a cohesive, interconnected internet that belongs to all of us.

## The Evolution of the Web

The web's evolution marks distinct chapters in digital history: Web1's information revolution through static pages, Web2's transformation of users into creators, and Web3's introduction of decentralized ownership and trustless systems. Hyperweb doesn't just bridge these generations – it unifies their core strengths into one cohesive ecosystem.

This is Hyperweb: a space where Web2's user-friendly interactions are enhanced by Web3's decentralized architecture, and where blockchain technology amplifies rather than replaces traditional web capabilities. Hyperweb is a “new digital renaissance,” weaving together the best of all web generations to create an internet that's both powerful and accessible to everyone.

## Typescript Everywhere

Technically speaking, the crucial unlock is a shared syntax between frontend, backend and smart contract development. As the first blockchain to bring TypeScript on-chain, Hyperweb enables web developers to leverage composability and censorship resistance – the foundational strengths of distributed computing – using their existing skills and familiar development practices. This effectively grants them a new "superpower" in building decentralized applications.

## Building on Hyperweb

[You can start building on Hyperweb today](https://github.com/hyperweb-io/create-hyperweb-app), even before our testnet launch. Our JavaScript Virtual Machine is ready for smart contract development and testing, and we've created a developer-friendly starter kit that streamlines the process of building your first on-chain applications.

Built on the Cosmos SDK, Hyperweb is inherently interoperable with other blockchains in the interchain ecosystem through IBC.

## The Road Ahead

Hyperweb is built by the pioneers at Cosmology who helped architect the Cosmos SDK, Tendermint, IBC, and blockchains like Osmosis. The same team that crafted developer tools for the interchain ecosystem is now transforming blockchain development for a much wider audience.

Cosmology's no-chain infrastructure powers hundreds of blockchains, trusted by industry leaders like dYdX, Celestia, and Osmosis. This foundation, combined with our founder’s track record of building enterprise no-code solutions for GE, Visa, IDEO, and the NFL, gives gives Hyperweb the expertise needed to bring blockchain development within reach of the global developer community.

Hyperweb’s mission is clear: to make blockchain development accessible to millions of developers, bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3. By leveraging TypeScript, Hyperweb expands the pool of potential blockchain developers by nearly 1000X, unlocking the true potential of a unified, interconnected internet.

With our testnet launch on the horizon, now is the time to [get involved](https://twitter.com/Hyperweb_) and be part of a network designed to make the web whole again. Hyperweb isn’t just another chain launch – it’s a transformative ecosystem that’s set to become an integral part of the web’s future.


Introducing Hyperweb, an end-to-end TypeScript blockchain ecosystem that brings JavaScript developers on-chain. Hyperweb simplifies blockchain development by allowing millions of JavaScript developers to build decentralized applications using their existing skills. Powered by the Cosmos SDK and TypeScript smart contracts, Hyperweb is transforming blockchain accessibility with a no-chain philosophy, bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3