Shardeum Mainnet Launches with Autoscaling L1 After Record Testnet Participation
Shardeum, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, has officially launched its Mainnet on May 5th, 2025, following a testnet phase that drew 1.4 million participants and over 171,000 validator nodes—the highest for any Layer 1 testnet. The network aims to solve the blockchain trilemma by offering decentralization, scalability, and affordability, with transaction fees as low as $0.01.
The Mainnet marks the culmination of extensive research and development, positioning Shardeum as a contender in the competitive Layer 1 space. Its autoscaling capability distinguishes it from peers, promising seamless growth without compromising performance.