- Celestia has launched mamo-1, a new testnet pushing massive 128MB blocks every 6 seconds.
- This experiment aims to significantly increase Celestia’s data processing capabilities but faces stiff competition in the rapidly evolving blockchain space.
Celestia is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in blockchain technology with its innovative new mamo-1 testnet. This experiment represents a critical leap forward in the ongoing race to develop blockchains capable of handling ever-increasing data loads and transaction volumes.
Testing the Limits of Scalability
The core objective of Celestia’s mamo-1 testnet is to process an impressive 128MB of data every six seconds. This represents a substantial increase in throughput compared to Celestia’s current mainnet capabilities.
Today we’re introducing mamo-1, a public testnet that pushes Celestia to new extremes. Built for applications at the frontier, mamo-1 delivers 128MB blocks and 21.33MB/s of permissionless throughput—offering the infrastructure needed to test real-world, high-throughput applications and prepare for the road to 1GB blocks,
the announcement stated.
This intensive testing phase is designed to assess Celestia’s capacity to efficiently handle and process large volumes of data, while also putting its data availability layer through realistic, real-world scenarios. The testnet features validators based in Amsterdam, Paris, and Warsaw, and fully supports both light nodes and data availability sampling. If successful, this bold experiment could set the stage for a new wave of blockchains with unprecedented data-handling capabilities.
A major component of this upgrade is the introduction of Vacuum!, a cutting-edge data transfer protocol designed to optimize network efficiency. Unlike traditional systems that often flood the network with redundant and unnecessary data, Vacuum! operates on the principle of only transmitting data when it is specifically requested.
This strategic approach significantly reduces unnecessary network traffic and substantially accelerates overall network speed and efficiency. Furthermore, the implementation of Validator Availability Certificates(VACs) enables nodes to effectively announce the specific data they are currently holding, creating a resilient and robust fault-tolerance system.
In the event of a source failure, validators can reconstruct missing blocks using distributed backups, ensuring data integrity and system stability.
Although Celestia is making notable progress, it’s not the only player in the rapidly evolving space. Competitors like EigenDA and Avail are also working hard to improve data availability and scalability. Still, Celestia continues to attract strong developer interest and activity. Several rollups including high-profile projects like Eclipse, Movement Labs, and Dymension, have already opted to build on Celestia, reflecting solid confidence in its technology and long-term promise.
Through the launch of mamo-1, Celestia isn’t just experimenting with block size, it’s actively pushing the boundaries of modular blockchain scalability. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of next-gen blockchain infrastructure.
With a strong focus on scalability and the integration of cutting-edge data transfer protocols, Celestia is positioning itself as a key player in the future of blockchain technology. Even if the market doesn’t immediately recognize its impact, Celestia’s long-term vision and strategic direction are becoming increasingly clear.
Today, Celestia(TIA) is trading at $2.51, up 1.56% in the last 24 hours with a trading volume of $59M.