⛓️Challenges

Challenges faced during development.

1. Transition from EVM to Cosmos Blockchain:

   • One of the major challenges we faced was transitioning from the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to the Cosmos blockchain. This required intensive research to resolve.

   • Initially, we considered using Axelar, but their API was not functioning properly.

   • We then tried the Squid router; however, the IBC relayer was not processing the payments in a timely manner, making it unsuitable for our needs.

   • Ultimately, we adopted Noble and their Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), which provided a reliable solution.

2. Fiat Gateway Implementation:

   • Implementing the fiat gateway presented significant difficulties. Based in India, we faced restrictions that prevented us from directly using a fiat on-ramp.

   • Additionally, lacking a merchant account made it challenging to test the gateway effectively.

3. Development of AkashPay as a Platform and API:

   • Creating AkashPay both as a platform and as an API for direct payments required extensive testing and development.

   • Ensuring the platform's robustness and reliability was a time-consuming and complex process.

4. Akash Network Testnet and Relayer Issues:

   • We encountered issues with the Akash Network testnet, which was not operational during our development phase.

   • Furthermore, the relayer responsible for converting AKT(osmosis) to AKT(Akash network) was also not functioning. As a result, we had to keep the converted tokens on the USDC (Osmosis) network.