This week focused on stabilizing our development workflow and moving the network from preparation into active execution.
We completed a major build-strategy pivot, successfully compiled the blockchain, deployed it to our infrastructure, and brought the network online with a live RPC endpoint.
Key Progress This Week
Development Workflow Upgrade – Completed
We transitioned from GitHub Actions–based builds to a dedicated build environment for compiling the blockchain.
Previously, builds repeatedly failed in automated CI due to Substrate’s heavy dependency graph. With the new setup, compilation is stable and repeatable.
New pipeline:
GitHub (code) → Build server → Deployment server
Network Bring-Up Progress
The following milestones were achieved this week:
Binary successfully built using the polkadot-sdk solochain template- Deployed to the deployment environment
- RPC endpoint live and operational
- Network producing blocks every ~6 seconds
- Core pallets active in the runtime
This marks the transition from DevNet preparation to active DevNet execution.
Custom Pallets Status (All Complete & Tested)
| Pallet | Functionality | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| pallet-chameleon-mev | Commit-reveal, FIFO ordering | 11/11 |
| pallet-chameleon-pdex | AMM pools, token transfers | 4/4 |
| pallet-chameleon-bridge | Lock / Mint / Burn | 3/3 |
| pallet-chameleon-staking | Delegation, rewards | 3/3 |
All core pallets are production-ready and running in the deployed runtime.
DevNet Strategy
For the current phase, a single RPC node is sufficient to support:
- Transaction submission
- Chain interaction
- Mobile wallet integration
The full multi-validator DevNet will be enabled in a later phase after wallet integration and extended stability testing.
Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1–6)
| Week | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Repository fork, token constants, chain spec | Complete |
| 2 | Genesis config, validator stake requirements | Complete |
| 3 | Emission schedule, reward distribution | Complete |
| 4 | Staking & slashing mechanisms | Complete |
| 5 | DevNet deployment (RPC node live) | Complete |
| 6 | Mobile wallet RPC integration |  Ready to start |
Infrastructure Overview
Build Environment
- Role: Blockchain compilation
- Setup: Rust toolchain, git, protobuf compiler
Deployment Environment
| Node | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Node 1 | Validators (future) | Ready |
| Node 2 | RPC node | Operational |
Specs: 2GB RAM · 1 vCPU · 50GB SSD
Repository Setup
- GitHub used for version control only
- CI build workflows disabled (by design)
What’s Next
- Mobile wallet RPC integration
- Network stability checks and monitoring
- Expansion to multi-validator DevNet
With a stable build process, a deployed runtime, and a live RPC endpoint, Chameleon has moved decisively from setup into execution. The focus now shifts to wallet integration and continued DevNet expansion.