Bell Curve 0xResearch Cross-Post: The Bandwidth Bottleneck Holding Blockchains Back | DoubleZero
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May 20, 2025 Austin Federa, co-founder of Double Zero and former Solana Labs member, joins Mateo Ward, co-founder of Malbec Labs, to explore crucial bandwidth limits in blockchain technology. They discuss how DoubleZero aims to enhance network performance and scalability. The conversation dives into validator economics, innovative incentive models, and the importance of decentralized data routing. They also touch on the competitive landscape of blockchain and the technological advancements necessary to optimize performance and drive the evolution of decentralized networks.
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DoubleZero's Purpose-Built Network
- DoubleZero is a purpose-built network designed specifically for distributed systems needing high performance.
- It rejects general-purpose designs to optimize for speed and efficiency in blockchain networks.
Bandwidth Bottleneck in Blockchains
- Bandwidth, not compute, is the real bottleneck slowing blockchains today.
- Existing networks cannot handle blockchain’s unique demands without dedicated, efficient infrastructure.
Efficient Routing with Single ASN
- Internet traffic is inefficiently routed due to legacy protocols and business models.
- DoubleZero routes traffic under a single ASN with direct peering, enabling faster global communication.