Kavita Gupta Launches Delta-Backed Cross-Chain Platform to Simplify DApp Development

Kavita Gupta, the founder of Delta Blockchain Fund and former head of ConsenSys Ventures, is introducing a new infrastructure solution designed to remove barriers facing developers who want to build across multiple blockchain networks. The platform, called Inclusive Layer, addresses a growing market need by enabling seamless application deployment across Ethereum, Solana, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum without requiring deep coding expertise.

The initiative stems from direct feedback Gupta has received from the development community. Over the past couple of years, she consistently heard the same challenge: builders wanted to create cross-chain trading services, perpetual futures, and even memecoins, but lacked accessible tools to do so at scale. “Everybody really wants to build between Base and Solana,” Gupta explained in an interview. “But building between those two and having them integrated is not at all easy. I started to see a huge gap: Why are people not able to build a robust white label cross-chain solution?”

Simplifying Cross-Chain Development: What Inclusive Layer Offers

Inclusive Layer operates as an abstraction layer that minimizes technical complexity and creates liquidity aggregation capabilities across major blockchains. Rather than forcing developers to navigate multiple technical frameworks and liquidity sources separately, the platform consolidates these functions into a single interface. This approach reduces the friction developers typically encounter when creating applications that need to operate seamlessly across different chains.

The infrastructure-as-a-service model has proven valuable in blockchain development before. Platforms like Alchemy have demonstrated the market appetite for tools that streamline blockchain operations, while cross-chain protocols such as Swing have shown growing demand for interoperability solutions. Inclusive Layer enters this space with a specific focus on making cross-chain development accessible to builders of all skill levels.

A Gap in the Market: Why Developers Need Better Cross-Chain Tools

The blockchain industry has matured significantly, but the tooling ecosystem for cross-chain development remains fragmented. Layer 2 solutions and alternative L1 networks have proliferated, yet building applications that leverage multiple ecosystems simultaneously remains unnecessarily complicated. Developers must manage separate deployments, distinct liquidity pools, and varying user interfaces—a process that discourages many from pursuing multi-chain strategies.

Gupta’s observation about this market gap directly informed the Delta Blockchain Fund’s decision to incubate Inclusive Layer. The timing is strategic: as more institutions and retail users enter the crypto space, demand for accessible development tools typically surges. A platform that lowers the barriers to cross-chain building could capture significant market share during this expansion phase.

Caishen: The First Application on Inclusive Layer

To demonstrate the platform’s capabilities, the Delta team has developed Caishen, a cross-chain trading service built natively on Inclusive Layer. Caishen serves as a proof-of-concept that illustrates how developers can create sophisticated trading applications without wrestling directly with underlying blockchain complexity. The application showcases Inclusive Layer’s ability to aggregate liquidity and execute transactions across multiple chains in a user-friendly manner.

By launching Caishen alongside Inclusive Layer, Delta Blockchain Fund establishes a template for what’s possible on the platform, potentially encouraging other developers to build applications using the same infrastructure.

Team Expertise and Ecosystem Support

The venture brings together experienced developers from the ConsenSys ecosystem. Joining Kavita Gupta is Blas Rodríguez Irizar, who previously served as CTO of Composable Foundation and worked as a software engineer at ConsenSys. This combination of infrastructure knowledge and blockchain development experience positions the team to navigate the complex technical challenges inherent in cross-chain systems.

The project has attracted backing from prominent ecosystem participants. Both Inclusive Layer and Caishen were incubated by Delta Blockchain Fund with additional support from GSR and Borderless, signaling confidence from institutional players in the cross-chain infrastructure space. This ecosystem validation reinforces the platform’s credibility as a serious contender in the developer tooling category.

The emergence of Inclusive Layer reflects a broader industry trend: as blockchain infrastructure matures, competition for developer mindshare intensifies. Platforms that can abstract away technical complexity while maintaining security and efficiency are positioned to become essential utilities in a multi-chain future. With Kavita Gupta’s track record and Delta Blockchain Fund’s backing, Inclusive Layer enters a competitive market with meaningful resources and experienced leadership driving its mission.