Ika MPC Network Expands: Native EdDSA Support for Solana, Zcash, Cardano, Stellar, NEAR, and More
Ika’s Major Upgrade: EdDSA Signatures Unlock Cross-Chain Control
Ika, the world’s fastest parallel Multi-Party Computation (MPC) network built on Sui, has rolled out a game-changing mainnet upgrade. Announced on December 4, 2025, it introduces EdDSA signatures directly from dWallets. This expands native cross-chain coverage to Solana (SOL), Zcash (ZEC), Cardano (ADA), Stellar (XLM), NEAR, and other EdDSA-based ecosystems. For crypto newcomers, EdDSA is a secure signing method used by these chains. Ika’s innovation lets dWallets, Ika’s secure, programmable wallets, control native assets without bridges, wrappers, or trusted custodians. As Omer Sadika, Ika’s Co-Founder, explained, “EdDSA support dramatically expands what dWallets can orchestrate natively.” This zero-trust model enables real actions with real assets, like trading or automating across chains.
How EdDSA Works: Zero-Trust Signing Without the Hassle
Ika’s 2PC-MPC scheme splits authorization into user-held and network-managed shares. EdDSA adds support for chains like Solana’s high-speed DeFi or Stellar’s payment rails. No more wrapped tokens or risky bridges. Developers integrate dWallet workflows for cross-chain trading, vaults, payments, and automation. For instance, a Sui smart contract can now control a Solana account natively. Or manage Stellar’s $XLM for remittances. As the upgrade goes live, Ika processes signatures at sub-second speeds with hundreds of nodes. This rivals centralized systems. Yet, it’s fully decentralized. As a result, applications like AI agents or DeFi protocols gain secure, real-time execution. No full power handed to unchecked parties.
The Chains: From Solana to Stellar, A Multichain Revolution
This upgrade covers key EdDSA ecosystems. Solana (SOL) benefits from native account control for cross-chain DeFi. Zcash (ZEC) adds privacy-focused signing. Cardano (ADA) enables secure staking and governance. Stellar (XLM) unlocks programmable payments on its fast network. NEAR gains zero-trust interoperability for AI-DeFi apps. Developers access these via Ika’s resources. As Ika’s blog states, “Builders can now create apps that control Solana natively, without wrapped assets.” For example, a dApp on Sui could automate XLM transfers for remittances. Or trade SOL vaults across chains. Thus, the surface area explodes. Legacy MPCs support just 4-8 nodes. Ika scales to 10,000 TPS with zero-trust security.
Impact: Programmable Assets and DeFi Without Borders
Ika’s expansion revolutionizes cross-chain execution. Institutions manage billions securely. No derivative risks. No bridge hacks. Retail users get universal accounts. Cross-chain DeFi thrives with native assets. Programmable custody adds access controls. Chain abstraction becomes truly zero-trust. As Sadika added, “This brings zero-trust, programmable signing to crypto’s most important ecosystems.” Early integrations show 30% faster operations. TVL could hit $1B by Q1 2026. For $XLM holders, it’s a boost. Stellar’s $639M RWA TVL gains MPC guardrails. Hence, even AI agents on NEAR stay safe. The future? Apps controlling BTC, ETH, SOL, and XLM from one dWallet.
Ika’s Horizon: The Fastest Path to Multichain Freedom
In short, Ika’s EdDSA upgrade isn’t incremental. It’s a paradigm shift. Native control across Solana, Zcash, Cardano, Stellar, NEAR, and more. No bridges. No wrappers. Developers build bolder. Users stay sovereign. Platforms like Lumexo trade $XLM with low fees. As mainnet rolls out, watch adoption soar. Blockchain isn’t siloed anymore. It’s unified.