Learn FUNCTIONX with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 25, 2025

Explain

FunctionX provides an EVM-compatible blockchain for deploying smart contracts and dApps.

Supports cross-chain interoperability to connect with other blockchains.

Offers high throughput with low latency for real-time applications.

Enables developers to build decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and other Web3 solutions.

Focuses on a modular architecture for scalability and security.

Core Features

Smart contract support with Solidity

Cross-chain bridges for token and asset transfer

Fast consensus mechanism (PoS-based)

Integrated decentralized applications ecosystem

Staking and governance mechanisms for FX token holders

Basic Concepts Overview

FX Chain – the main blockchain network

FX Token – native cryptocurrency for transactions and staking

Validator – node participating in PoS consensus

Smart Contract – programmable contract on FX Chain

Cross-Chain Bridge – mechanism to transfer assets across blockchains

Project Structure

contracts/ - Solidity smart contracts

migrations/ - deployment scripts

tests/ - unit and integration tests

config/ - network configuration

scripts/ - CLI and automation scripts

Building Workflow

Develop smart contracts using Solidity

Compile and deploy using FX SDK or Truffle

Interact with contracts via FX wallet or SDK

Test cross-chain interactions if needed

Participate in governance via FX token staking

Difficulty Use Cases

Beginner: deploy a simple token contract

Intermediate: build NFT marketplace

Advanced: develop DeFi protocols with staking and lending

Expert: implement cross-chain asset transfers

Auditor: validate security and consensus mechanisms

Comparisons

FX vs Ethereum: FX is faster with lower fees, EVM-compatible

FX vs Binance Smart Chain: FX offers cross-chain interoperability, similar speed

FX vs Solana: Solana has higher throughput, FX focuses on EVM and interoperability

FX vs Polygon: Polygon is layer-2 Ethereum, FX is independent EVM chain

FX vs Cardano: Cardano uses UTXO model; FX is EVM-based and smart contract compatible

Versioning Timeline

2020 – FunctionX mainnet launch

2021 – FX SDK and CLI released

2022 – Cross-chain bridge implementation

2023 – Governance and staking mechanisms enhanced

2024–2025 – Ecosystem expansion and EVM compatibility improvements

Glossary

FX Chain - the blockchain network

FX Token - native cryptocurrency

Validator - node participating in PoS consensus

Smart Contract - programmable logic deployed on FX

Cross-Chain Bridge - allows token/asset transfer across blockchains