Linera.
The challenges associated with building dApps aren't new anymore. Due to their decentralized nature, blockchains have two major issues: throughput and latency.
Throughput is the maximum rate at which data can be written to a blockchain. It is the rate (transactions/second) at which chains can handle transactions. So if a network gets lots of traffic, there’s a tendency for low and medium-priority transactions (with respect to fees) to get stuck for minutes (or even hours). Users in a hurry then need to prop up additional transaction fees just to see their transactions go through sooner.
Latency, in simple terms, is the speed at which transactions get confirmed. It's the time between the submission of a transaction and the time it gets confirmed on the blockchain.
As blockchains get more traffic, throughput limitations become more obvious. This is a major challenge for traditional blockchains, where one has to trade cost for speed. Linera solves this…. and much more.
So instead of mumbling every transaction into a single chain of blocks, Linera uses a multi-chain approach called microchains. These are parallel chains running concurrently. Unlike the traditional single chain-of-blocks managed by miners (validators), users create and manage their blocks while validator nodes propagate the newest state of the chain across the network. The consensus architecture is achieved via the delegated proof of stake (DPoS) model. It's a platform for building dApps without the headaches of clogged network activities.
This Layer-one project was founded by Mathieu Baudet, a former Facebook Software Engineer and PhD holder in cryptographic protocols. The project has thus far raised $12 million in two seed funding rounds.
The Project started its second testnet phase on April 17th, 2025 labelled Babbege II.
To participate in the Babbage testnet, invite friends, engage with Linera on X, and verify your Lineran role ⛓️ on Discord among other upcoming activities. Also, keep tabs on the galxe page for campaigns.
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