According to Cointelegraph, Avalanche, a smart contract layer-1 blockchain network, has reportedly reached over 140,000 transactions per second (TPS) during testing of its HyperSDK blockchain upgrade. The network is currently testing a framework for building high-performance Virtual Machines (VMs) from scratch.
Ava Labs claims that HyperSDK is structured to allow developers to plug into a fast execution environment without writing large amounts of code from scratch. This simplifies and accelerates custom VM development, making it easier for developers to launch optimized blockchains. In a controlled testing environment, HyperSDK reached 143,322 TPS, according to a screenshot shared on GitHub.
In comparison, Avalanche currently processes up to 4,500 TPS, Solana claims between 2,000 and 3,000 TPS, and Ethereum does just 15-20 TPS, according to data from Coincodex. Nick Mussallem, head of product at Ava Labs, expects real-world throughput to eventually settle around 50,000 TPS. He also mentioned that the blockchain trilemma, which is the delicate balance between decentralization, scalability, and security, was not sacrificed in the development of HyperSDK.
Blockchains built with HyperSDK will operate as subnets called HyperChains and can be adapted for any function the developer wishes. There will be a user interface (GUI) that doesnât require additional coding, and developers will also have a choice of VM. Mussallem said HyperSDK is open source and available now, but it is still in the early beta stages. The target for production readiness is by the end of the year.
