Named after Claude Shannon, the father of information theory, this testnet provides a real-world environment.
This new testnet from Somnia lets developers and users push blockchain scalability to new heights.
Shannon Testnet: Pushing Speed, Stability, and Decentralization Further
Following Somnia’s DevNet performance—1 million+ transactions per second (TPS), sub-second finality, and ultra-low fees—Shannon Testnet aims to take things even further. During DevNet testing, Somnia handled over 3.6 million transactions across 300,000+ unique addresses, proving its ability to support real-world demand.
The testnet will stress-test congestion resistance while offering developers the tools to build at an unprecedented scale. Here are the Key Features of Shannon Testnet
- Greater Decentralization – Multiple third-party validators are now live, with staking protocols enhancing security.
- Increased Stability – No more state wipes, allowing developers to build confidently without replaying the state.
- Developer-Ready Infrastructure – Everything needed to build and test blockchain applications is fully in place.
- Growing Ecosystem – More projects will be onboarded to drive real adoption and activity.
The time is NOW! Somnia’s Testnet: Shannon is LIVE. ????https://t.co/8xNRJIm1kB
Built to handle MILLIONS of users: fast, stable, and ready for real-world apps at scale. We’re aiming to have at least 1 MILLION users test it out!
✅ All essential dev tools integrated
✅ Live… pic.twitter.com/qaw3beo6i3— Somnia – a Fully Onchain World (@Somnia_Network) February 21, 2025
Cutting-Edge Tech Powering Somnia
Shannon Testnet is built on groundbreaking innovations designed for maximum speed, efficiency, and decentralization:
- MultiStream Consensus – Enables parallel transaction execution without network slowdowns, keeping things lightning fast.
- Accelerated Sequential Execution – Optimizes EVM bytecode for peak single-core performance.
- IceDB (Deterministic Database) – Achieves nanosecond-level read/write speeds for ultra-fast transactions.
- Advanced Compression Techniques – Reduces bandwidth needs, enabling millions of TPS.
These innovations make Shannon Testnet the most advanced blockchain testing environment available, paving the way for mass adoption.
Proof is in the latency! ⚡
When it comes to DEX performance, every millisecond counts, and Somnia is proving its the fastest in the game. Running Uniswap v3 swaps , we achieved:
???? Mean Latency: 747ms
???? P50: 743ms | P95: 1580ms | P99: 1900msThat’s right, under 1 second for… pic.twitter.com/OoNGqfH1mU
— Somnia – a Fully Onchain World (@Somnia_Network) February 20, 2025
Unlocking Game-Changing Use Cases
With its unmatched speed and affordability, Somnia is opening the door to entirely new blockchain applications:
- Reactive Applications – Smart contracts that instantly react to on-chain events, ideal for real-time gaming and automated financial services.
- Fully On-Chain Gaming – Games with instant transactions and decentralized economies, eliminating the need for centralized servers.
- Scalable DeFi Protocols – High-frequency trading, instant swaps, and financial infrastructure without congestion.
- Social Platforms & Metaverses – Digital worlds and social networks that scale seamlessly for millions of users.
???? Somnia’s ecosystem will benefit from $270M in cumulative funding, driving innovation in fully on-chain applications! https://t.co/cYQp4NDxDr
Proudly supported by: @Improbableio, @MSquared_io and their investors @a16zcrypto, @SoftBank, @mirana, @DCGco, @CMT_Digital,… pic.twitter.com/GU4HccH3tS
— Somnia – a Fully Onchain World (@Somnia_Network) February 18, 2025
“Shannon Testnet is the proving ground for a fully on-chain future,” said Somnia founder Paul Thomas. “With 1M+ TPS, sub-second finality, and MultiStream Consensus, developers can build without limits, and users can experience blockchain at true internet scale.”
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