ChainCatcher reported that Zilliqa announced the launch of the Jasper prototype testnet for Zilliqa 2.0, which promises to provide an efficient and scalable blockchain designed to make Web3 as easy to use as the Internet. The release of Jasper is the first step in the Zilliqa 2.0 roadmap.

The Jasper prototype testnet introduces Zilliqa 2.0’s new proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, which delivers lightning-fast transaction speeds at low cost while remaining energy efficient and able to scale with the needs of global enterprises and developers. This early version of the Zilliqa 2.0 network allows developers and validators to explore the new network’s enhanced features and try running a validator node and earning rewards for helping to secure the network.