Preface
When I was sorting out articles a while ago, I discovered that it seems that I have been writing application-related articles for a while, but as a result, it seems that the technical aspects of some public chains and DeFi have become less; even the last time I wrote an article about Avalanche was nearly half a year ago. ...
Although there are still summaries of AMA and Space written in the middle, because I saw the latest test data of "HyperSDK" last week, the TPS is as high as 140,000, which is much faster than several mainstream Layer 1.
So this article will briefly introduce what "HyperSDK" is? How to help Avalanche take its performance to the next level.
Introduction to HyperSDK
HyperSDK is the first architecture to build high-performance virtual machines from scratch on Avalanche, providing developers with the foundation to build the world's fastest blockchain, right out of the box.
Setting up a custom virtual machine (VM) is one of the most powerful ways to build on Avalanche. HyperSDK is designed to simplify and accelerate custom virtual machine development, making it safer and easier for you to launch your own optimized blockchain.
By abstracting common runtime complexities, HyperSDK delivers industry-leading performance and allows builders to focus on the customizations that matter to them.
HyperSDK is structured so that developers can plug into a lightning-fast execution environment without having to write extensive programming from scratch, reducing the time it takes to build their own blockchain execution from months to days.
HyperVM and HyperChain
Blockchains using HyperSDK as the underlying infrastructure are called HyperChains and can be adapted to any functionality developers desire. From NFT markets to DeFi protocols, HyperSDK brings a new era to Avalanche builders. For the first HyperVM example, you can refer to the official one - IndexVM.
While HyperSDK is still in a primitive stage of development, it gives crypto-native developers a new way to open source blockchain technology. Through this release, development teams can collaborate and try to build the next generation of high-performance, connected, and optimized blockchains.
The test network can reach 143,000 TPS
According to GitHub data, HyperSDK processed 143,322 transactions per second in a controlled environment, while the maximum values for Avalanche, Solana, and Ethereum were 4,500, 3,000, and 20 transactions respectively.
Nick Mussallem, head of product at Ava Labs, expects actual throughput to stabilize at about 50,000 TPS. It also emphasized that Avalanche has not sacrificed any of the blockchain triangle paradox (i.e. "decentralization", "scalability", "security"). Mussallem explained that the development team optimized the overall system to make it more efficient.
HyperSDK has adaptive features and user-friendly interface. Mussallem pointed out: "HyperSDK allows developers to launch a new blockchain network in five minutes." Although HyperSDK is currently open source and available, it is still in its early stages and is expected to be released before the end of the year.
in conclusion
HyperSDK not only optimizes the overall performance of Avalanche, it also simplifies the VM development process, allowing developers to focus more on function implementation.
In addition, everyone likes to discuss the blockchain triangle paradox. Judging from official and test information, it seems that there is really a chance to rely on HyperSDK to complete the balance. But it is worth noting that the real test is the continuous testing of technology and the application in actual scenarios, so I think we still have to wait until the official version is launched to see how actual applications play a role in the blockchain ecosystem.
If you are interested in HyperSDK, you can also watch the video of the Avalanche Developer Community Call, which specifically mentions "HyperSDK and LiteVM". Since it is a conference discussion, the content may not be particularly detailed, but it does not affect those who want to know more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7B4cCfXQQM
However, this does not affect the surprises that Avalanche has brought recently, and it also proves that during the bear market, continuous construction is the right choice.
References
Introducing HyperSDK: A Foundation for the Fastest Blockchains of the Future
Deferred State Root Generation
Ava-Labs/hypersdk
Avalanche Developer Tools
Avalanche Developer Community Call: HyperSDK and LiteVM
Further reading
Vitalik’s Perspective: Inside the Future of Biometric Proofing and Identity Authentication
Avalanche Cortina upgrade removes X-factor and provides a more ideal environment for avalanche ecology
An important narrative in 2023, what is the modular blockchain doing?
