Somnia has hit a major milestone with the announcement of its Devnet benchmarking results.
This demonstrates its ability to handle the most demanding blockchain use cases. This new benchmark puts Somnia ahead of the pack.
Somnia handled 300,000 NFT mints per second and 50,000 Uniswap trades per second. The average block time was just 100ms, with sub-second latencies of around 900ms for ERC-20 transactions. In total, the Devnet tested 100 nodes across diverse geographic locations, processing 50 Gigagas per second—highlighting the network’s robustness and scalability.
Somnia’s technology uses advanced infrastructure, including machines equipped with up to 32 vCPUs and 120GB of RAM, powered by the latest AMD and Intel processors. The platform’s custom EVM compiler and sophisticated data compression techniques enable it to efficiently handle high-volume transactions. This efficiency, paired with sub-second block times and low transaction costs, positions Somnia as a game-changer in the blockchain space.
As Paul Thomas, the CEO of Somnia, puts it, “These results have exceeded our expectations, showcasing our ability to push past the usual blockchain limitations. We’re opening the door to a new era where speed and scalability are no longer roadblocks for developers.”
Somnia is more than just a high-performance blockchain. It’s designed for developers looking to create powerful dApps that can operate at scale. Whether it’s gaming, social platforms, or finance, Somnia’s combination of speed, efficiency, and low costs makes it an ideal platform for high-demand use cases.
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