Monad Unveils RaptorCast Protocol to Tackle Blockchain Scalability Challenges
Monad, a blockchain scalability-focused firm, has introduced RaptorCast, a novel protocol aimed at optimizing block propagation. Co-founder Keone Hon emphasizes the trade-offs between block size, speed, and decentralization in current systems. Traditional methods struggle with global data distribution, often compromising performance.
RaptorCast employs fountain-type error correction to fragment blocks into encoded parts, allowing validators to reconstruct data efficiently. This approach shifts from monolithic block distribution to encrypted fragment allocation, reducing latency without sacrificing security. The protocol targets high-performance chains where bandwidth constraints hinder throughput.