Use Cases
Cross-Chain Atomic Swaps
Perun-X enables instant, trustless asset swaps across EVM and non-EVM blockchains without intermediaries or bridges. This solution addresses the challenges of liquidity fragmentation and high transaction fees, facilitating seamless interoperability between diverse blockchain ecosystems.
Go to Perun-X page to find out more.
Micro Payment Networks
Perun’s state channel framework facilitates the creation of scalable, low-latency micropayment networks that operate across diverse blockchain platforms. By enabling off-chain transactions Perun allows for high-throughput, cost-effective payments suitable for applications like content monetization, IoT device interactions, and real-time gaming.
A notable implementation of this is our collaboration with Nervos Network, where we’ve integrated Perun channels into the CKB blockchain. This integration leverages CKB’s unique cell model to manage channel states efficiently, enhancing transaction speed and privacy.
Read more about our collaboration with Nervos Network.
Ultra Low Latency Blockchain Gaming
Perun’s off-chain state channels significantly reduce latency in blockchain gaming, enhancing real-time interactions and user experiences. By enabling rapid transaction processing and minimizing on-chain dependencies, Perun addresses the performance bottlenecks commonly associated with blockchain-based games. This technology is particularly beneficial for applications requiring immediate feedback and high-frequency interactions, such as multiplayer online games and virtual reality environments.
Check out our case study with Ajuna Network.
Decentralized Identity and Credential Payments
Perun facilitates secure and efficient payment mechanisms for digital credentials within decentralized identity frameworks. By leveraging state channels, users can exchange verifiable credentials and associated payments off-chain, ensuring privacy and reducing transaction costs. This approach supports a wide range of applications, including age verification, access control, and digital certifications, enhancing trust and interoperability in decentralized ecosystems.
Go to Perun-X page to find out more.
IoT Micropayments
Perun’s lightweight and efficient state channel framework is well-suited for enabling machine-to-machine (M2M) micropayments in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. By facilitating off-chain transactions between devices, Perun addresses the scalability and latency challenges inherent in IoT applications. This capability supports use cases such as autonomous vehicle charging, sensor data monetization, and decentralized energy markets, promoting a more connected and economically active IoT environment.
Check out our joint work with Bosch.
Emerging Technologies
AI Agent-to-Agent Payments
Enable autonomous transactions not onlly between machines but also bots and AI agents. With Perun’s state channels, agents can exchange value and data instantly, without costly on-chain fees or delays. This unlocks real-time micropayments for AI inference, dynamic data access, API calls, or IoT device coordination — powering the next generation of autonomous digital economies.
