Celestia, a modular blockchain platform, has launched its new testnet, mamo-1, designed to push the network’s scalability to unprecedented levels ahead of future mainnet upgrades. The mamo-1 testnet supports data throughput of up to 128MB blocks every six seconds, or 21.33MB per second. This performance is more than 16 times higher than what Celestia’s current mainnet can handle, aiming to simulate real-world conditions for applications that need to process large amounts of data.
The mamo-1 testnet follows the Mammoth Mini prototype, which achieved 27MB/s during lab tests. However, mamo-1 differs by being open to the public and connecting to Celestia’s complete data availability layer, offering support for light nodes and data availability sampling. The network is supported by 21 validators across locations such as Amsterdam, Paris, and Warsaw, which ensures the testnet reflects realistic global network behavior.
One of the key innovations behind this upgrade is the new data transfer protocol called Vacuum!. Instead of broadcasting data to all nodes, Vacuum! only sends data to peers that request it, reducing unnecessary traffic and enhancing the network’s speed and efficiency. Vacuum! also incorporates Validator Availability Certificates, enabling nodes to announce which data they are holding. If some data is unavailable from a single source, the protocol allows validators to recover missing parts of a block using backup data.
Celestia’s goal with these upgrades is to build toward a future where the network can handle 1GB blocks. Since the mainnet’s launch in October 2023, over 20 rollups have deployed on Celestia, including projects like Eclipse, Movement Labs, and Dymension. However, competition from rival data availability networks, such as EigenDA and Avail, could challenge Celestia’s position in the market.
Despite these advancements, Celestia’s native token, TIA, has seen a decline in value, trading at $2.52, down 30% in the last month and 88% below its all-time high of $20.85 in February. Despite this, developer interest in the platform remains high, suggesting a potential for future price recovery as the network continues to evolve.
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