Cardano just blew past a major milestone: it processed over 134,000 transactions per second (TPS)! That’s seriously impressive.
Charles Hoskinson’s Reaction
Cardano’s CEO, Charles Hoskinson, was understandably excited, tweeting “Not bad Cardano. #HailHydra” along with a screenshot showing the impressive 134,464 TPS.
The Secret? Hydra Doom!
When someone asked if this happened on a testnet, Hoskinson clarified it was part of the “Hydra Doom” tournament. He explained that each action in the game counts as a transaction, so lots of players equals lots of transactions.
A $100,000 Tournament Pushing Boundaries
This amazing TPS number is all thanks to a $100,000 Hydra Doom tournament. This isn’t just any tournament; it’s a live demo of Cardano’s Hydra Layer 2 scaling solution. The tournament uses the classic game Doom, and players compete against AI bots designed to really stress-test Hydra.
Big Names and Big Prizes
The tournament is attracting some serious players, including Twitch streamer PotasticP, rapper MIMS, esports legend Fatal1ty, and actor Chris Pang. Esports personalities Dgon and Raynday are even hosting the event!
The Future of Blockchain Gaming
Hoskinson is thrilled, saying the tournament isn’t just about the money; it’s a historic moment. He envisions Hydra pushing gaming to new heights, aiming for a million TPS and paving the way for super-fast blockchain gaming.
The tournament has online qualifiers, with the top players heading to Las Vegas in January 2025 for the finals.
Hydra: Cardano’s Scalability Solution
Hydra itself is Cardano’s answer to scaling. It’s designed for speed, instant transaction confirmation, and low fees – all key to widespread adoption.
At the time of writing, ADA (Cardano’s cryptocurrency) was trading at $1.1958.
