# 13. IRISnet IDE

IRISnet (a.k.a IRIS Hub) is designed to be the foundation for the next generation distributed applications. Built with Cosmos-SDK, IRIS Hub enables cross-chain interoperability through a unified service model, while providing a variety of modules to support DeFi applications.

IRISnet dev teams include Bianjie, a national award-winning blockchain technology team based in Shanghai, and [Tendermint (opens new window)](https://tendermint.com/), the world-famous team that created the Tendermint consensus engine and the Cosmos project.

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For more information, please visit the following links:

1. Official website: [https://www.irisnet.org/en](https://www.irisnet.org/en/)