# Dymension > The chain launchpad Dymension is a Layer 1 blockchain that lets developers and creators launch tokens and evolve them into application-specific rollup chains called RollApps. Dymension is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for deploying application-specific rollups called RollApps. Creators launch tokens through an integrated launchpad, bootstrap liquidity via bonding curves, and can evolve those tokens into fully operational RollApp chains supporting EVM or CosmWasm execution environments. The network uses Cosmos SDK with Tendermint consensus and provides shared security, an embedded AMM, and IBC-based interoperability across deployed RollApps. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2024-02-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/dymension ## Products - [Dymension](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dymension): Dymension is a Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK with Tendermint consensus, functioning as a settlement layer for application-specific rollups called RollApps. The protocol embeds rollup-servicing logic directly into the settlement layer rather than through external smart contract bridges, providing RollApps with shared security, liquidity, and cross-chain connectivity via IBC. An embedded AMM handles token swaps and liquidity bootstrapping, an Initial RollApp Offerings (IRO) mechanism allows creators to launch tokens on customizable bonding curves before their rollup goes live, and eIBC enables fast cross-chain withdrawals by bypassing the standard dispute period. RollApps support EVM and CosmWasm execution environments and use on-demand block production to reduce operating costs. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Roller](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dymension): Roller is a command-line tool for deploying and operating RollApps on Dymension. Operators use it to run RollApp sequencers, manage full nodes, and operate eIBC clients for processing cross-chain withdrawals. The tool includes pre-built primitives for DeFi oracles, random number generation, and AI oracles to support common RollApp integrations. A companion frontend SDK, Dymension Connect, allows RollApp developers to add signless user authentication and wallet connectivity to their applications. (Developer Tooling, Live) ## Assets - [Dymension (DYM)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dymension): DYM is the native token of Dymension, a Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK for deploying and settling application-specific rollups called RollApps. It is used for paying transaction fees, securing the network through validator staking, participating in governance, and bonding as sequencer collateral for RollApp operation. Bridging fees and protocol swap fees are partially converted to DYM and burned, linking token supply to RollApp network activity. 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