Shardeum Mainnet Launches with Autoscaling L1—Testnet Validators Flock In Record Numbers
Shardeum’s mainnet is now live—marking the debut of its autoscaling Layer 1 blockchain. The project saw unprecedented validator participation during its testnet phase, signaling strong early interest.
Why it matters: Autoscaling could solve Ethereum’s congestion woes—or just add another ’ETH killer’ to the graveyard of overhyped L1s. Either way, Wall Street’s watching—between sips of their $8 oat milk lattes.
Key detail: The testnet attracted more validators than most chains manage in years. Now comes the real test: Can it handle mainnet traffic without buckling?
Bottom line: Another day, another blockchain promising to fix scalability. But this one’s got enough validator skin in the game to merit a closer look—before the VC money dries up.