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The Next Generation of Blockchain Performance: What Makes Somnia Different? The blockchain world is filled with ambitious projects, but few truly push the boundaries of what’s possible. Somnia isn’t just another EVM-compatible chain—it’s a complete rethinking of blockchain infrastructure, built for real-time, high-throughput applications. Beyond Traditional Scaling Most blockchains today struggle to deliver more than a few hundred transactions per second when handling complex, real-world tasks like DeFi swaps. Somnia, on the other hand, claims it can process over 1,000,000 TPS in early tests. It’s important to note that these figures come from controlled benchmarks—using ERC‑20 transfers across 100 globally distributed nodes—which showcase the system’s potential under ideal conditions rather than in everyday use.
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Real-World vs. Ideal Conditions While hitting 1,000,000 TPS is impressive, these tests were performed in a controlled environment. Real-world applications—such as decentralized exchanges or NFT mints—introduce complexities and load variations that aren’t fully captured in early benchmarks. As Somnia moves toward broader deployment, further live testing will be crucial to confirm that this performance can be maintained when millions of users come online. The Secret Sauce: MultiStream Consensus At the heart of Somnia’s promise is its innovative MultiStream Consensus model. Unlike traditional blockchains where every validator must agree on every transaction, Somnia lets each validator run its own independent data chain. These chains are later synchronized through a separate consensus process, dramatically reducing bottlenecks and boosting throughput. This fresh approach could be a game-changer for scalable blockchain solutions.
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