Acala

Acala is the DeFi hub of the Polkadot ecosystem and a liquidity layer for multichain Web3, built as a parachain on Substrate. The network combines its own financial primitives (the multi-collateral stablecoin aUSD, liquid DOT staking via L-DOT, and an AMM DEX) with an EVM-compatible smart contract platform (Acala EVM+), which makes it possible to launch both native Substrate modules and Solidity dApps in a unified environment. Acala inherits the security and shared security of Polkadot, supports micro-fees that can be paid in different tokens, and positions itself as a financial and liquidity hub for Polkadot parachains and external L1/L2 networks.

Acala’s key advantages are cross-chain interoperability, specialized DeFi protocols (Honzon for aUSD and Homa for liquid staking), low fees, flexible chain configurability, and a familiar EVM stack for developers. The network offers a DEX and lending, staking products with L-DOT, tools for issuing and using aUSD, and other DeFi services that can be used as a “base layer” for new applications. An ecosystem of protocols, wallets, and infrastructure is forming around Acala within Polkadot, using it as a liquidity and stablecoin layer.

If you are planning to launch a DeFi platform, stablecoin solution, cross-chain service, or EVM dApp based on Acala, the FreeBlock team will develop the project turnkey — from architecture and smart contracts to integration with the Polkadot ecosystem and a user-friendly interface. Contact FreeBlock to make the most effective use of the capabilities of the Acala network.