Cardano’s Hydra Layer-2 Achieves 1 Million TPS in Gaming Test
Cardano’s Hydra Layer-2 Protocol Shows Incredible Scalability in Gaming Test
Cardano’s Hydra Layer-2 protocol recently wowed spectators during a Doom gaming tournament by processing over 1 million transactions per second (TPS), showcasing the platform’s scalability and potential. This exciting performance hints at a bright future for Cardano, a network often underestimated in the blockchain world.
In a high-stakes gaming tournament with a $100,000 prize pool, Hydra’s capabilities shone brightly. At its peak, the protocol managed an impressive 1.04 million TPS, far exceeding the TPS limits of other blockchain networks. For context, Hydra’s performance surpassed Solana’s 65,000 TPS theoretical maximum and Internet Computer’s (ICP) 209,708 TPS by a wide margin.
Comparing Hydra to its competitors, Solana and ICP currently average over 1,000 TPS, a far cry from Hydra’s achievements. Even established payment giants like Visa, with claims of handling 1,500 to 2,000 TPS, fall short of Hydra’s speed and efficiency. This milestone firmly places Cardano’s Hydra protocol as a strong contender in the blockchain world for high-speed transactions.
Earlier in August 2024, Hydra demonstrated the smooth operation of a single-player version of Doom at 35 frames per second on the protocol. This successful showing reiterated Hydra’s efficiency and practicality in real-world scenarios.
As a Layer-2 scaling solution, Hydra enhances blockchain efficiency by processing transactions off-chain, improving the speed and efficiency of transactions and smart contracts. The protocol’s key feature, “Hydra Heads,” acts as state channels that resemble on-chain environments, allowing users to transfer assets off-chain for interaction through an unlimited number of transactions.
Each Hydra Head can handle around 1,000 TPS, with transactions achieving almost instant irreversibility. While setting up and closing a Hydra Head incurs a fee, these off-chain transactions within the Hydra Heads are cost-free and not recorded on the main chain.
Even though some developers were initially skeptical about Hydra’s million TPS claim in 2023, the protocol’s groundbreaking performance in 2024 proves its capability to handle high-volume transactions instantly, as demonstrated in the Doom tournament.
Cardano’s Hydra protocol is making waves in the blockchain world, showcasing its potential for rapid, efficient, and high-volume transactions. This innovative solution paves the way for future possibilities and applications in the blockchain industry.
