{"id":44495,"date":"2025-08-28T07:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=44495"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:02:11","slug":"google-cloud-builds-a-neutral-layer-1-blockchain-called-gcul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=44495","title":{"rendered":"Google Cloud Builds a Neutral Layer 1 Blockchain Called GCUL"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Google Cloud has quietly introduced its own Layer 1 blockchain called the Google Cloud Universal Ledger, or GCUL. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s aimed at solving real problems<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and financial automation. Unlike one-off blockchain experiments, GCUL is being built using Google\u2019s existing infrastructure and has already been tested in real-world scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Built to Be Used by Everyone<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the big ideas behind GCUL is neutrality. Rich Widmann, who leads Web3 strategy at Google, pointed out something most people in finance already know. Companies don\u2019t want to build on platforms that are tied to their competitors. A firm like Stripe probably won\u2019t want to use Circle\u2019s chain. GCUL is trying to avoid that kind of problem by positioning itself as a neutral option. Any company can safely and practically build on the platform without worrying about other participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Google dropping some details on its L1 blockchain (GCUL) over on LI<\/p>\n<p>Chain will feature python based smart contracts. Aims to be neutral infra built for finance w\/ \u201cnative commercial bank money on-chain\u201d, 24\/7 cap markets infra, payments and agentic capabilities. Looks like they\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cB1vlq3Oyv\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/cB1vlq3Oyv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Omar (@TheOneandOmsy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheOneandOmsy\/status\/1960483742083903592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">August 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Developers Won\u2019t Need to Start From Scratch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GCUL uses Python for its smart contracts, which is a smart move. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A lot of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> traditional finance developers already use Python for analytics and automation, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">so this makes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> it easier to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">plug into<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the system without needing to learn new blockchain coding languages.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It lowers the barrier to entry and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">speeds things up<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in August2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Compliance and Integration Are Baked In<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GCUL operates as a permissioned network, designed for specific users. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It also includes compliance tools <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> KYC checks and fraud detection, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">using<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Google\u2019s existing AI systems.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On top of that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the network <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">works<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">simple<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> API and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">offers<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> stable monthly billing.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> That\u2019s a huge difference compared to public <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">chains,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> where gas fees can jump around without warning. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Test users <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">say<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the setup makes it easier to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">move<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> money across borders and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">keep things running smoothly<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-btc\" data-coin-symbol=\"btc\" data-price-usd=\"BTC Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">Bitcoin<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.21T<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-68aff5556f8ea\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Early Results Look Promising<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CME Group has already tested GCUL. Their trial focused on tokenized payments and wholesale settlements. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Early<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> results <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pointed to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> lower costs, faster clearing times, and a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">smoother experience<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> overall.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">More<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> testing is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">on the way<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with a full launch <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">expected<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Google\u2019s Long-Term Play<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GCUL is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">trying<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">take on<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> both legacy players <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">like<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> SWIFT and newer projects like Circle\u2019s Arc or Stripe\u2019s Tempo.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Those systems often serve their own ecosystems. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GCUL <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wants<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">open to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> everyone.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The pitch presents it as a new infrastructure layer that lets financial institutions rely on without getting locked into a single vendor\u2019s system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Still Some Open Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not everyone\u2019s convinced. Google runs GCUL, which raises concerns about centralization. Google says it plans to bring in other companies to run nodes <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">eventually<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People have floated names like Amazon and Microsoft, but <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nothing\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> confirmed.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Until then, some will question how neutral it really is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Quiet but Serious Move<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GCUL doesn\u2019t come with loud hype or flashy promises, but it\u2019s a serious step in a new direction. It mixes cloud infrastructure with developer-friendly tools, compliance features, and support from major institutions. Whether it takes off will depend on adoption, but the shift from speculation to infrastructure is clearly underway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Google Cloud is building its own Layer 1 blockchain called GCUL, focused on cross-border payments, asset tokenization, and automation.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        GCUL serves a neutral platform, offering an alternative to chains tied to competing ecosystems.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Developers write smart contracts on GCUL in Python, making adoption easier for those in traditional finance.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The network includes built-in compliance tools, a stable billing model, and simple APIs, offering enterprise-level convenience.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        CME Group tested GCUL with positive results and expects a full launch in 2026.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/google-cloud-reveals-gcul-a-neutral-layer-1-blockchain\/\">Google Cloud Builds a Neutral Layer 1 Blockchain Called GCUL<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Google Cloud has quietly introduced its own Layer 1 blockchain called the Google Cloud Universal Ledger, or GCUL. 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