Short answer
Kima Network built TSS-based bridgeless cross-chain settlement: value movement between blockchains and payment systems without wrapped tokens, without smart contracts on the sending chain, and without a centralized operator. That technology is now embedded directly inside Aeredium's execution layer.
Aeredium's white paper v5.5 says every smart contract deployed on Aeredium gains interoperability with 13 major networks through the Kima infrastructure. The team also upgraded Kima's TSS from the GG20 protocol to CGGMP24 and placed it inside Nitro Enclaves, hardware-protected environments where no single operator controls the signing keys.
For KIMA token holders, the practical question is the conversion window. Aeredium tokenomics v3.8 reserves 42,000,000 AER (4.2% of total supply) for KIMA holders to swap at 5:1 through StablePro Wallet. The window is June 1–30, 2026. After that, KIMA is delisted. Always use official links from Aeredium and Kima only, never third-party swap sites.
Kima at a glance
What Kima Network built
Kima Network's original thesis was straightforward and still relevant: blockchains, banks, payment rails, and DeFi protocols are separate islands. Moving value between them is either slow, expensive, risky (wrapped tokens can be compromised), or locked behind a centralized custodian.
Kima's solution was to act as a settlement layer, a protocol that coordinates value movement using Threshold Signature Schemes and Trusted Execution Environments rather than smart contract wrappers or bridge operators. TSS means no single party holds the full signing key. TEE means the signing activity happens inside hardware-isolated environments with attestation proofs.
That combination, TSS for decentralized key management and TEE for hardware-isolated execution, is directly relevant to Aeredium's architecture. Aeredium runs validators inside AWS Nitro Enclaves, Azure SEV-SNP, and GCP Confidential Space. Kima's settlement tech isn't foreign to that environment; it's native to it.
Why Kima is embedded in Aeredium, not just partnered
Most cross-chain "integrations" are just partnerships: one project calls another project's API. That's not what happened here. Aeredium's white paper v5.5 says Kima's bridgeless cross-chain infrastructure is integrated directly into the execution layer. Every smart contract deployed on Aeredium inherits cross-chain interoperability with 13 networks without the developer needing to build it themselves.
The AMA framing reinforced this. Aeredium is presented not as a replacement for Kima's thesis but as the infrastructure platform that thesis always needed. The original Kima vision, TradFi/DeFi interoperability, settlement without counterparty risk, hardware-attested execution, found its natural home in Aeredium's multi-cloud TEE architecture.
The practical implication for developers and users: Aeredium's 13-chain reach across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BNB Chain, Avalanche, TON, and Cosmos is built on Kima's settlement infrastructure, not on bridges or wrapped tokens.
The technical upgrade: TSS inside Nitro Enclave
The AMA gave a specific technical detail worth noting. The team described taking the TSS technology from Kima and placing it inside AWS Nitro Enclaves, and upgrading the TSS protocol from GG20 to CGGMP24. This matters for anyone evaluating Aeredium's security model.
TSS protocol upgrade
CGGMP24 is a more recent threshold ECDSA protocol with improved security proofs and performance characteristics. Moving from GG20 to CGGMP24 brings Kima's signing infrastructure up to a stronger cryptographic standard.
Hardware-isolated signing
By running TSS key share operations inside AWS Nitro Enclaves, the signing infrastructure benefits from hardware attestation. The enclave can prove which code is running, and the host machine cannot observe or tamper with the process.
Threshold distribution
TSS splits signing authority across a threshold of participants. No single validator or cloud operator controls the full cross-chain signing key. Combined with multi-cloud TEE distribution, this removes the dominant single point of failure in most bridge architectures.
Multi-cloud validator distribution
Aeredium's validator allocation is 50% AWS, 30% Azure, 20% GCP. The Kima TSS infrastructure running inside this multi-cloud TEE network means the cross-chain signing is distributed across independent cloud attestation environments, not concentrated in any one provider.
These details come from the AMA and align with the white paper architecture. For full security assurance, an independent audit of the TSS implementation inside the enclave environment would be required. That audit has not been publicly announced yet.
The KIMA-to-AER conversion
Most time-sensitive section for KIMA holders. What follows is what the official Aeredium tokenomics page states, combined with AMA context. This is an explanation of the official claim, not step-by-step swap instructions. Always follow official links from Aeredium and Kima for the actual execution.
42,000,000 AER reserved for KIMA holders
Aeredium tokenomics v3.8 allocates 42,000,000 AER (4.2% of total supply) specifically for KIMA community conversion. Fixed allocation, cannot be increased. Conversion happens at 5 KIMA per 1 AER.
Window: June 1–30, 2026
The tokenomics document sets June 1, 2026 as the opening and June 30, 2026 as the close. This is a hard 30-day window. From July 1, 2026, the KIMA token is delisted from all venues.
Route: StablePro Wallet only
The tokenomics document says conversion can only happen through StablePro Wallet. The AMA confirmed this. Michael (head engineer for the wallet) described the mechanics as bridging KIMA to Arbitrum, downloading StablePro Wallet, and depositing into a smart contract to receive AER.
Gas-free conversion
The AMA stated users will not need to deposit gas for the conversion. The team said they would cover gas costs. This needs verification against the official StablePro Wallet documentation when it publishes.
KIMA burned; KIMA delisted July 1, 2026
KIMA tokens deposited during the swap are burned permanently. From July 1, 2026, KIMA will be delisted and no longer available or tradable on any venue, per the official tokenomics document.
Safety first: only use official links
The AMA was explicit: official swap links will be distributed only through official Aeredium and Kima channels, their official websites, verified social accounts, and Discord. Do not use any third-party swap site, Telegram link, or unofficial conversion tool. Scam sites targeting conversion windows are extremely common in crypto. Wait for official documentation before initiating any action involving your tokens.
Vesting schedule for converted AER
AER received through the KIMA conversion is not immediately liquid. The tokenomics document says converted AER follows founder-style vesting: a 12-month cliff followed by 36-month linear vesting, with full vesting at month 48 from TGE.
The AMA said users will see a vesting schedule, next unlock dates, and claim mechanics on a dashboard inside StablePro Wallet. KIMA tokens are locked permanently on deposit with no reversal. Early exit returns your principal only if you choose not to participate in vesting, but accrued AER rewards would be forfeited in that scenario.
What happens to the Kima identity
A real concern for Kima community members is whether they're being asked to accept a token swap in exchange for project abandonment. The AMA addressed this head-on.
The team said the Kima identity stays alive. The Kima layer will keep being called the Kima layer inside Aeredium. Kima is embedded in the tokenomics, wallet, genesis allocation, and the full ecosystem evolution, not archived or footnoted. The transition is positioned as strategic continuity, not an exit.
The reasoning from the AMA: the broader market shifted toward stablecoins, institutional settlement, compliance infrastructure, and hardware-attested execution, exactly where Aeredium is positioned. Moving the cross-chain settlement technology into Aeredium's TEE-attested infrastructure gave Kima's core capabilities a stronger foundation than a standalone chain could provide.
Whether that holds up depends on how Aeredium executes. What's confirmed right now: the white paper v5.5 names Kima's infrastructure explicitly, the tokenomics reserve a dedicated 42M AER allocation for KIMA holders, and the AMA committed publicly to keeping the Kima layer identity alive. That's a more substantive commitment than most project transitions offer.
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FAQ
What is Kima Network?
Kima is a cross-ecosystem money transfer protocol using TSS and TEE to move value between blockchains and payment systems without smart contracts or wrapped tokens. Its settlement technology is now embedded in Aeredium's execution layer, upgraded from GG20 to CGGMP24 TSS and running inside Nitro Enclaves.
How is Kima related to Aeredium?
Kima's bridgeless cross-chain settlement is integrated directly into Aeredium's execution layer, per white paper v5.5. Every Aeredium smart contract gains 13-chain interoperability through this infrastructure. This is embedded in the architecture, not an optional partnership.
What is the KIMA-to-AER conversion?
Per Aeredium tokenomics v3.8: 42,000,000 AER reserved for KIMA holders at a 5:1 ratio (5 KIMA = 1 AER), through StablePro Wallet, June 1–30, 2026. Converted AER vests over 48 months (12-month cliff + 36-month linear). KIMA is burned on deposit. KIMA is delisted July 1, 2026.
Will KIMA be delisted after June 2026?
Yes. Per Aeredium's official tokenomics, from July 1, 2026 the KIMA token will be delisted and no longer available or tradable on any venue. The conversion window is June 1–30, 2026 only.
Why is AER used for gas instead of KIMA?
As Kima becomes the settlement layer inside Aeredium, having two separate gas tokens would complicate the fee model for developers and users. AER is the unified gas token for all Aeredium operations across all 13 chains. One network, one gas token.
Is the Kima brand being retired?
No, per the AMA. The Kima layer will continue to be called the Kima layer. The Kima community is embedded in tokenomics, StablePro Wallet, and Aeredium's ecosystem evolution. It's a strategic transition, not a retirement.