{"id":828850,"date":"2025-02-22T08:11:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T14:11:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/22\/somnia-launches-shannon-testnet-after-1m-tps-benchmark\/"},"modified":"2025-02-22T08:11:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T14:11:39","slug":"somnia-launches-shannon-testnet-after-1m-tps-benchmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/22\/somnia-launches-shannon-testnet-after-1m-tps-benchmark\/","title":{"rendered":"Somnia Launches Shannon Testnet After 1M+ TPS Benchmark"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark.jpg\" data-caption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-696x365.jpg\"   alt=\"Somnia Launches Shannon Testnet After 1M+ TPS Benchmark\" title=\"Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M+-TPS-Benchmark\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20696%20365'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-1068x561.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Web_Somnia-Launches-Shannon-Testnet-After-1M-TPS-Benchmark-696x365.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Named after Claude Shannon, the father of information theory, this testnet provides a real-world environment. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.testnet.somnia.network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new testnet<\/a> from Somnia lets developers and users push blockchain scalability to new heights.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Shannon Testnet: Pushing Speed, Stability, and Decentralization Further<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Following Somnia\u2019s DevNet performance\u20141 million+ transactions per second (TPS), sub-second finality, and ultra-low fees\u2014Shannon 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.<\/p>\n<p>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<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Greater Decentralization<\/strong> \u2013 Multiple third-party validators are now live, with staking protocols enhancing security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased Stability<\/strong> \u2013 No more state wipes, allowing developers to build confidently without replaying the state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Developer-Ready Infrastructure<\/strong> \u2013 Everything needed to build and test blockchain applications is fully in place.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Growing Ecosystem<\/strong> \u2013 More projects will be onboarded to drive real adoption and activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The time is NOW! Somnia\u2019s Testnet: Shannon is LIVE. ????<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8xNRJIm1kB\">https:\/\/t.co\/8xNRJIm1kB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Built to handle MILLIONS of users: fast, stable, and ready for real-world apps at scale. We\u2019re aiming to have at least 1 MILLION users test it out!<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 All essential dev tools integrated<br \/>\n\u2705 Live\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qaw3beo6i3\">pic.twitter.com\/qaw3beo6i3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Somnia \u2013 a Fully Onchain World (@Somnia_Network) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Somnia_Network\/status\/1892937635552759852?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5><strong>Cutting-Edge Tech Powering Somnia<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Shannon Testnet is built on groundbreaking innovations designed for maximum speed, efficiency, and decentralization:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>MultiStream Consensus<\/strong> \u2013 Enables parallel transaction execution without network slowdowns, keeping things lightning fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accelerated Sequential Execution<\/strong> \u2013 Optimizes EVM bytecode for peak single-core performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IceDB (Deterministic Database)<\/strong> \u2013 Achieves nanosecond-level read\/write speeds for ultra-fast transactions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Compression Techniques<\/strong> \u2013 Reduces bandwidth needs, enabling millions of TPS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These innovations make Shannon Testnet the most advanced blockchain testing environment available, paving the way for mass adoption.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Proof is in the latency! \u26a1<\/p>\n<p>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:<br \/>\n???? Mean Latency: 747ms<br \/>\n???? P50: 743ms | P95: 1580ms | P99: 1900ms<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s right, under 1 second for\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OoNGqfH1mU\">pic.twitter.com\/OoNGqfH1mU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Somnia \u2013 a Fully Onchain World (@Somnia_Network) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Somnia_Network\/status\/1892499622313992634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5><strong>Unlocking Game-Changing Use Cases<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With its unmatched speed and affordability, Somnia is opening the door to entirely new blockchain applications:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>Reactive Applications<\/strong> \u2013 Smart contracts that instantly react to on-chain events, ideal for real-time gaming and automated financial services.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fully On-Chain Gaming<\/strong> \u2013 Games with instant transactions and decentralized economies, eliminating the need for centralized servers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalable DeFi Protocols<\/strong> \u2013 High-frequency trading, instant swaps, and financial infrastructure without congestion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Platforms &#038; Metaverses<\/strong> \u2013 Digital worlds and social networks that scale seamlessly for millions of users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">???? Somnia\u2019s ecosystem will benefit from $270M in cumulative funding, driving innovation in fully on-chain applications! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cYQp4NDxDr\">https:\/\/t.co\/cYQp4NDxDr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Proudly supported by: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Improbableio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Improbableio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MSquared_io?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MSquared_io<\/a> and their investors <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/a16zcrypto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@a16zcrypto<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SoftBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SoftBank<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mirana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mirana<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCGco?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@DCGco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CMT_Digital?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CMT_Digital<\/a>,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GU4HccH3tS\">pic.twitter.com\/GU4HccH3tS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Somnia \u2013 a Fully Onchain World (@Somnia_Network) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Somnia_Network\/status\/1891925921684136012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cShannon Testnet is the proving ground for a fully on-chain future,\u201d said Somnia founder Paul Thomas. \u201cWith 1M+ TPS, sub-second finality, and MultiStream Consensus, developers can build without limits, and users can experience blockchain at true internet scale.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1197\" height=\"148\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Alpha_website_leaderboard-banner-1.jpg\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201197%20148'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Alpha_website_leaderboard-banner-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The information discussed by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. 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