Celestia Unveils mamo-1 Testnet for Enhanced Scalability
Celestia, a modular blockchain, has introduced mamo-1, a new testnet aimed at boosting network scalability. This testnet can handle massive data throughput, up to 128MB blocks every six seconds, or 21.33MB per second.This is a meaningful leap from its current mainnet capacity.
The mamo-1 testnet is built to mimic real-world conditions for apps requiring high data processing. it’s an upgrade from the earlier mammoth Mini prototype, which achieved 27MB/s in controlled tests. Unlike its predecessor, mamo-1 is accessible to the public and integrates fully with Celestia’s data availability layer. it supports light nodes and data availability sampling, crucial for efficient data handling. The testnet operates with 21 validators spread across Amsterdam, Paris, and Warsaw, ensuring a realistic network simulation.
A key feature is the Vacuum! protocol. It streamlines data transfer by sending data only when requested, reducing network congestion. Vacuum! uses Validator Availability Certificates, allowing nodes to declare the data they hold. If data is missing, validators can reconstruct it using backup data, ensuring robustness. This setup is a step toward Celestia’s vision of managing 1GB blocks in the future.
Since its mainnet launch in October 2023, over 20 rollups have deployed on Celestia
