Cardano has processed more than 134,000 transactions per second (TPS), an important milestone in the development of the platform. Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), shared his enthusiasm on
Cardano is not bad. #HellHydra pic.twitter.com/eizTRjc9Ii
– Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) 3 December 2024
When a user asked if this feat had been achieved on the testnet, Hoskinson clarified that it was “Hydra Doom”, explaining that “every frame of the game is a transaction. As people play, that’s the output.” Is.” This surge in transactions is directly linked to the ongoing $100,000 Hydra Doom tournament organized by Input Output, which began today.
Cardano hosts $100,000 Doom tournament
On December 2, during the pre-event test, Cardano had already achieved 28,500 TPS. Hoskinson hinted at the network’s potential by saying that “Cardano is running some big loads right now.” The Hydra Doom Tournament serves as both a competitive gaming platform and a live demonstration of Cardano’s Layer 2 scalability solution, Hydra.
according to input output AnnouncementThe tournament aims to “unite thousands of players from around the world in a competitive showcase of the gaming classic Doom running on the Cardano blockchain, powered by the unprecedented scaling solution Hydra.” Participants fight against AI bots designed to push the Hydra Protocol to new limits of throughput and speed, highlighting the incredible performance and security of the protocol.
The event is being attended by notable figures from the gaming and entertainment industry, including Twitch creator PotstickP, multi-platinum hip-hop artist MIMS – best known for the hit song “This Is Why I’m Hot” – former DOOM 3 champion And esports hall. famer Fatal1T, and actor Chris Pang of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame. Iconic e-sports personalities Deagon and Rende are hosting the event.
Hoskinson emphasized the mix of innovation and competition in the tournament, expressing that they are “thrilled to host the Hydra Doom Tournament, bringing together players from around the world for an unforgettable showdown.” He highlighted that the event “is not just about the thrill of competition or substantial cash prizes for the winners; “It’s a rare opportunity to be a part of something historic.”
Hoskinson further elaborated: “With the power of Hydra, we are pushing gaming to new boundaries with the goal of reaching one million transactions per second, and setting the stage for the future of high-speed, blockchain-enabled gaming. Have been. We invite players everywhere to join us, test their skills, and participate in an unprecedented moment for both gaming and technology.
The tournament features a global online qualifier, allowing players to join during a two-hour window today to compete for a share of the $100,000 prize pool. The top players from the online tournament will advance to the finals in Las Vegas in January 2025, where they will compete live in a professional eSports arena.
Hydra is Cardano’s Layer 2 scalability solution, developed through peer-reviewed research. Engineered to provide high transaction speeds, instant finality, and minimal costs, Hydra aims to set the stage for mass adoption of Cardano.
At press time, ADA traded at $1.1958.
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