Starcoin’s Modular L1: Solving Blockchain Scalability with 130,000 TPS

What if a single blockchain layer could handle 130,000 transactions per second, secure billions in assets, and power Web3’s next era — without external complexities? Starcoin’s Layer 1 (L1) makes this possible, addressing blockchain scalability head-on.

The Scalability Imperative for Web3

Scalability is the defining challenge for blockchain technology. Public chains struggle to process high transaction volumes, keep costs low, and maintain decentralization, slowing Web3’s mass adoption. From DeFi platforms to gaming dApps, users demand fast, affordable, and secure transactions — but many traditional L1 designs are limited to just 7–15 transactions per second (TPS) in some cases, creating bottlenecks for innovation.

Starcoin is addressing this head-on, pioneering a new path for L1 scalability that doesn’t rely on external layers.

Starcoin’s L1 Breakthroughs: Modular Power Meets Move

As the first modular, high-performance Proof-of-Work (PoW) blockchain built on Move, Starcoin is reimagining L1 to meet Web3’s demands. Our innovations deliver unparalleled throughput, security, and simplicity, driving the future of decentralized applications:

• FlexiDAG + PoW: FlexiDAG, our breakthrough Directed Acyclic Graph integrated into Proof-of-Work, enables parallel block processing — think of it as multiple lanes on a highway for transactions. This innovation achieves 130,000+ TPS in testing, setting a new standard for L1 throughput while preserving PoW’s robust decentralization and resistance to censorship. Underpinning this performance, Starcoin currently supports a maximum block processing speed (bps) of 8 blocks per second with a maximum parallelism of 16 blocks, enabling efficient handling of concurrent transactions. We believe there may be room for improvement later, reflecting our commitment to ongoing optimization.
• TurboSTM + Move: TurboSTM, our parallel smart contract execution engine, runs multiple contracts simultaneously, eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring instant transaction speeds during peak demand. Paired with Move’s resource-oriented design — originally from Libra/Diem — it prevents common vulnerabilities like reentrancy attacks, ensuring unmatched security for smart contracts powering DeFi, NFTs, and more.
• Modular Architecture: Starcoin’s modular design dynamically allocates computational resources, supporting independent components to scale seamlessly. This simplicity powers high performance without the overhead of external solutions, making it ideal for complex Web3 applications like gaming, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and high-volume DeFi platforms.

Built on Move’s secure foundation and enhanced with a modular PoW consensus, Starcoin introduces a transformative paradigm for L1 scalability, uniquely combining these technologies at scale.

Building Web3’s Scalable Future

Starcoin’s L1 isn’t just about numbers — it’s about enabling a decentralized, scalable Web3. Imagine DeFi platforms processing millions of transactions without gas fee spikes, gaming dApps running seamlessly for thousands of players, or NFT marketplaces handling high-volume trades with zero delays. Our modular, high-performance PoW on Move ensures these visions become reality, driving industry adoption.

With testnet data confirming 130,000+ TPS and Move’s proven security, Starcoin is paving the way for a new era of L1 optimization. Whether you’re a developer building the next big dApp or an investor eyeing Web3’s growth, Starcoin’s L1 offers the scalability, security, and decentralization you need.

Join the L1 Optimization Effort

Discover how Starcoin’s modular L1 shapes Web3’s future — join our developer community, test our network, or explore our whitepaper at [starcoin.org]. Together, let’s build a scalable, secure, and decentralized tomorrow.

About Starcoin

Starcoin provides the utmost security from the origin via its enhanced PoW consensus and Secure smart contract, using the language of Move. Through layered and flexible interoperability, it optimizes the building of ecosystems such as DeFi, NFTs, Gaming, etc., with higher efficiency and convenience. This process redefines value by empowering every participant in the ecosystem to enjoy the multiplication of values.

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