celestia Launches mamo-1 Testnet for Enhanced Scalability
celestia, a modular blockchain, has unveiled a new testnet called mamo-1. This testnet aims to boost the network’s scalability substantially. As announced on April 14 on Celestia’s blog, mamo-1 can handle up to 128MB blocks every six seconds. This translates to 21.33MB per second, over 16 times more than the current mainnet capacity.
The testnet is designed to simulate real-world conditions for apps dealing with large data volumes. It follows a smaller prototype, Mammoth mini, which achieved 27MB/s in lab tests.Unlike its predecessor, mamo-1 is open to the public and integrates with Celestia’s full data availability layer. It supports light nodes and data availability sampling.
twenty-one validators in Amsterdam, Paris, and Warsaw support the testnet, ensuring realistic network behavior. A new data transfer protocol, Vacuum!, powers the upgrade. Vacuum! enhances data movement by sending data onyl to requesting peers, reducing unneeded traffic.
Vacuum! uses Validator Availability Certificates, allowing nodes to announce their data holdings. If data is missing from a single source, Vacuum! can rebuild it using backup data. This technology brings Celestia closer to handling 1GB blocks.
As its mainnet launch in October 2023, over 20 rollups, including Eclipse and Movement Labs, have deployed on Celestia. however, rival networks like EigenDA and Avail pose a challenge. Despite the new testnet, celestia’s token TIA remains at $2.52, down 30% this month. Yet, developer interest remains high, suggesting potential future price recovery.
