Cardano has processed more than 134,000 transactions per second (tps), marking a major milestone in the development of the platform. Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), shared his excitement about X, saying: “Not bad Cardano. #HailHydra,” alongside a screenshot showing 134,464 frames per second.
Not bad Cardano. #Hello Hydra pic.twitter.com/eizTRjc9Ii
– Charles Hoskinson (IOHK_Charles) December 3, 2024
When a user inquired whether this feat had been achieved on the testnet, Hoskinson explained that it was “Hydra Doom,” explaining that “every frame of the game is a transaction. When people play, this is the outcome.” This increase in transactions is directly related to the ongoing $100,000 Hydra Doom tournament hosted by Input Output, which began today.
Cardano is hosting a $100,000 Doom tournament
On December 2, during pre-event testing, Cardano actually reached 28,500 TPS. Hoskinson alluded to the network’s capacity by noting that “Cardano is running some significant loads at the moment.” The Hydra Doom Tournament is a competitive gaming platform and live demonstration of Cardano’s layer 2 scalability solution, Hydra.
According to inputs and outputs advertisementThe tournament aims to “unite thousands of players around the world in a competitive showcase for the classic Doom game running on the Cardano blockchain, powered by the innovative scaling solution Hydra.” Participants compete against AI bots designed to push the Hydra Protocol to new limits of throughput and speed, highlighting the protocol’s incredible performance and security.
High profile figures from the gaming and entertainment industries are taking part in the event, including Twitch creator PotasticP, platinum-winning hip-hop artist MIMS – known for the hit song “This Is Why I’m Hot” – former DOOM 3 champion and eSports Hall of Famer. Celebrities include Fatal1ty, and actor Chris Pang of Crazy Rich Asians fame. The event is hosted by esteemed esports personalities Dgon and Raynday.
Hoskinson emphasized the tournament’s mix of innovation and competition, expressing “they are extremely excited to host the Hydra Doom tournament, which brings together players from all over the world in an unforgettable confrontation.” He stressed that this event “is not only about the thrill of competition or the large cash prize for the winners; It’s a rare opportunity to be part of something historic.
Hoskinson further explained: “With the power of Hydra, we are pushing gaming to new limits, aiming to reach up to 1 million transactions per second, and paving the way for the future of high-speed blockchain-powered gaming. We invite gamers everywhere to join us, test their skills and participate in the A groundbreaking moment for both gaming and technology.
The tournament features online global qualifiers, allowing players to join during a two-hour window today to compete for a share of the $100,000 prize pool. The best players from the online tournament will qualify for the finals in Las Vegas in January 2025, where they will compete live in the professional eSports arena.
Hydra is Cardano’s layer 2 scalability solution, developed through peer-reviewed research. Hydra is designed to provide high transaction speeds, instant finality, and lowest costs, and aims to pave the way for widespread adoption of Cardano.
At press time, ADA was trading at $1.1958.
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