Yeliz Akmaca 
Mandala Chain is a Layer 1 (L1) blockchain platform that enables governments, enterprises, and developers to build secure and customizable blockchain networks for real-world applications. Focused on Southeast Asia’s digital transformation, Mandala Chain began its first implementations and partnerships in Indonesia. Built on Substrate, it offers full governance, compliance, and infrastructure control through sovereign chains while remaining interoperable with public blockchains.
Core Features
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AI Agent Layer: Uses zero-knowledge machine learning (zkML) for on-chain verification, automation, and decision-making.
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Mandala ID: Integrated digital identity layer offering universal access for Web3 and traditional services.
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Privacy and Compliance: Provides privacy-preserving ML, customizable sovereign chains, and regulatory-ready frameworks.
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Dual Smart Contract Support: Compatible with both EVM and WASM contracts, offering flexibility for developers.
How It Works
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Core Mandala Chain: Manages token transfers, smart contracts, and cross-chain communication (XCM).
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Sovereign Chains: Independent Substrate-based chains for governments and enterprises with full autonomy and ecosystem connectivity.
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Mandala ID: Protocol-level digital identity with zero-knowledge proofs and biometric verification.
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Mandala AI: Enables AI-powered automation such as fraud detection and risk analysis through zkML.
KPG Token Utility
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Governance: Allows holders to vote on key protocol decisions.
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Staking: Secures the network while generating rewards and reducing circulating supply.
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AI Services: Used to pay for on-chain AI computations and inference packages.
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Infrastructure Licensing: Required for enterprises and governments to license Mandala’s core modules.
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Sovereign Chain Licenses: Used as bonding or licensing fees for launching new sovereign chains.
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Network Fees: Serves as gas for transactions and smart contract execution.
Live Use Cases
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IDCHAIN: National digital identity system with 1M target users.
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West Java Sovereign Chain: Blockchain for West Java’s 50M residents enabling secure data and public service management.
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DJOIN: Digital finance and microcredit management platform for cooperatives.
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KrafLab: Verification and intellectual property platform for the creative economy.
Team and Founders
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IGP Rahman Desyanta – Founder, CEO of Baliola
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Michael Bennalack – Founder, CEO of Republik Labs
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Mat Paul – Co-Founder, CEO of Mandala Chain Foundation
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Fransiskus Paranso – Co-Founder, CPO of Baliola
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Matthew Cook – Co-Founder, CBDO of Mandala Chain Foundation
Notable Partnerships
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Government & Public: PANDI (.id authority), West Java Government (Jabar Chain), Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), National Research & Innovation Agency (BRIN), Denpasar City Government
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Ecosystem: Indonesia Blockchain Society, Blockchain Bali, Baliola (smart city), Republik Labs (community management)
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Other: DJOIN (microfinance), KrafLab (creative economy)
Roadmap
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Q2 2025: IDCHAIN Testnet, E.ID 1.0, Mandala ID White Label 2, DJoin MVP, Jabar Chain Beta, KrafLabs MVP, Private Testnet Live
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Q3 2025: Public Launch, Public Testnet, Mainnet Ready, Passport Wallet Launch
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Q4 2025: Blind Compute Integration, Mandala ID White Label Complete, KPG Token TGE (Dec 15)
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Q1 2026: zk Integrations, IDCHAIN Mainnet, AI Inference Integration, Ecosystem Grant Campaigns
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Q2+ 2026: Decentralized Governance V0, Bitcoin Bridge Integration, Community DAO Infrastructure
Governance Model
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Protocol Governance: KPG holders can vote on network upgrades and parameter changes.
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Mandala ID Governance: Gradual decentralization model, beginning under PANDI and expanding to include enterprises and civil society participants.
Token Distribution
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Ecosystem Grants: 40%
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Treasury: 20%
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Team: 15%
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Public Sale: 12%
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Parachain Slot: 8%
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Pre-Seed: 5%
Mandala Chain positions itself as a scalable, secure, and sovereign blockchain ecosystem built in Indonesia and expanding globally. It bridges government, enterprise, and AI innovation under one interoperable Layer 1 network.
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