Polkadot has pushed the boundaries of blockchain technology by successfully running the classic DOOM game entirely on-chain. This experiment is not just an entertainment initiative; it is also a significant milestone in testing Polkadot’s high transaction speed, decentralized computing power, and scalability.
Polkadot’s Major Leap
Developed since 2016, Polkadot underwent a massive transformation in 2023 and 2024. These changes focused on enhancing the network’s security and speed, significantly improving both developer and user experiences.
Since June 2024, Polkadot’s monthly transaction volume has surged by 300%.In November, it set a record with 40 million transactions.It has found widespread adoption in NFTs, social media, supply chain, and game development.
Polkadot’s success has made it one of the most preferred networks for blockchain-based gaming. Mythos Chain-supported NFL Rivals reached one million active wallets and five million users. With the upcoming release of FIFA Rivals, Polkadot’s gaming ecosystem is set to expand even further.
On-Chain Doom: An Experiment to Test Polkadot’s Power
To prove that it can handle heavy transaction loads on-chain, Polkadot successfully ran the DOOM game entirely on blockchain. This test was conducted to evaluate the network’s speed and scalability.
A record-breaking 143,000 transactions per second (TPS) was achieved.A fully decentralized structure was maintained without compromising transaction speed.Participation was made accessible to everyone without requiring advanced hardware.
Blockchain networks often sacrifice decentralization when increasing transaction speed. However, Polkadot enhances scalability by distributing workloads across multiple nodes using a horizontal scaling method. This allows it to maintain both high speed and security simultaneously.
Polkadot’s Cross-Chain Capabilities
In 2024, Polkadot made significant strides in cross-chain communication by developing bridges that enable secure interactions between Ethereum, Kusama, and other independent blockchains.
Snowbridge and Hyperbridge protocols ensure secure decentralized asset transfers.100% on-chain governance allows network decisions to be made in a decentralized manner.Forkless upgrades enable seamless updates without network disruptions.
JAM Protocol and Polkadot 3.0: The On-Chain Supercomputer
With the Polkadot 3.0 update, JAM Protocol has introduced a new era in decentralized computing. To demonstrate its power, Gavin Wood successfully ran DOOM on Polkadot.
The game was executed on the Polkadot Virtual Machine (PVM) without modifying the code.JAM CoreVM can run not only transactions but also full-scale applications.This technology positions Polkadot as a decentralized supercomputer.
This breakthrough proves that blockchain networks can handle high-computation tasks beyond financial transactions. In the future, Polkadot’s advancements could pave the way for blockchain-powered applications in artificial intelligence, big data processing, and complex simulations
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