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Vision

Introduction​

Kronotop is an open-source, distributed, ACID-compliant document database designed to make it easier for developers to manage critical data reliably and at scale. Our goal is to make strong consistency accessible, while providing a system that feels natural to use with familiar development practices.

With a JSON-based document model, Kronotop offers flexibility, while multi-document ACID guarantees ensure consistency and durability. It is built to serve a wide range of use cases, from small projects to global deployments.

Vision​

We aim for Kronotop to become a trusted and practical choice among open-source distributed document databases for developers who need strong consistency at scale.

Mission​

To deliver a database that combines intuitive developer experience with strong consistency and horizontal scalability.

Core Principles​

  1. Consistency First — Multi-document ACID transactions as a foundational feature.
  2. Horizontal Scalability — Reliable operation from a single node to global clusters.
  3. Developer-Friendly — A query language and data model that are easy to learn and use.
  4. Open & Transparent — Licensed under Apache 2.0, with an open roadmap and community-driven development.
    Everyone is welcome to contribute: https://github.com/kronotop/kronotop
  5. Operational Reliability — Shaped by real-world experience and supported with strong operational tooling.

Long-Term Goals​

  • Technical Standardization — Define a public query and protocol specification, with a conformance test suite.
  • Ecosystem Growth — Provide SDKs, integrations, and migration tools for major programming languages and platforms.
  • Production Defaults — Become the safe, obvious choice for new projects requiring a consistent, distributed document store.
  • Sustainability — Support open-source development with enterprise services and managed solutions.

Why This Matters​

Modern applications require both flexibility in development and reliable data management. Kronotop brings these together, enabling developers to build applications that scale globally and remain correct under pressure.

Join Us​

Kronotop is built in the open, with and for the community. If you’d like to contribute, share ideas, or help shape the roadmap, visit our GitHub: https://github.com/kronotop/kronotop.