Somnia has announced the launch of Shannon Testnet, allowing developers to test high-speed blockchain applications on real-world data.
Shannon Testnet Launch
Named after Claude Shannon, the Shannon Testnet will provide a platform for testing new applications. This is a step towards further expanding blockchain technology, offering developers the infrastructure for deploying large and efficient applications.
Somnia's Technological Innovations
Somnia implements MultiStream Consensus, allowing parallel execution of transactions. Additional solutions, such as accelerated execution and IceDB, ensure high performance and reliability.
New Use Cases
Somnia offers a platform for reactive applications, fully on-chain games, and scalable DeFi, providing fast and low-cost transactions suitable for new blockchain application categories.
The launch of Shannon Testnet marks a significant step towards mainnet readiness, providing developers with tools to create and optimize blockchain applications.
