Gigachain Protocol Revolutionizes Blockchain Scalability
Hong Kong, China, May 23rd, 2025, Chainwire – The introduction of the Gigachain Protocol marks a significant advancement in the blockchain space, enabling intricate and demanding use cases that traditional blockchain systems have struggled to support. Gigachain Labs has unveiled its innovative Layer 1 blockchain designed for true scalability, backed by Presto Labs and nurtured by the Telos Foundation. This new protocol utilizes SNARK technology to facilitate trustless parallel execution, setting a precedent for decentralized, permissionless processing of concurrent transactions while ensuring security and state consistency.
Limitations of Traditional Blockchain Architectures
Historically, conventional blockchains have operated on a sequential transaction processing model, necessitating that each validator handle the entire throughput of the chain. This method has severely restricted the performance of these systems, making it difficult to achieve genuine scalability beyond basic transactions. To mitigate these limitations, many blockchain networks have resorted to off-chain solutions, which often lead to compromises in decentralization, security, and user experience.
Transforming Throughput Measurement
With its focus on trustless parallel execution, Gigachain shifts the conversation around blockchain throughput. Rather than merely assessing transaction speed, or transactions per second (TPS), Gigachain emphasizes the concept of transaction weight. Instructions per Second (IPS) measures a blockchain’s computational capacity, and Gigachain aims to exceed 61 billion IPS—representing over a 500-fold enhancement compared to models like Solana’s multi-thread execution and more than 10,000 times the capacity of Ethereum’s sequential processing. This remarkable achievement is made possible through the application of zk-SNARKs, allowing for decentralized, parallel transaction processing.
Innovative Transaction Organization
Gigachain’s protocol organizes transactions into non-conflicting batches that are executed and verified simultaneously, spreading the execution across numerous decentralized participants. These batch proofs are then consolidated into a single proof that confirms the integrity of the entire block. This design not only efficiently distributes the execution workload but also eliminates unnecessary re-execution within the network, thereby enhancing throughput without sacrificing decentralization.
Addressing Real-World Computational Needs
“Current discussions surrounding blockchain scalability often fixate on theoretical TPS figures, overlooking the fundamental issues at play,” stated Alberto Garoffolo, CTO of Gigachain. “Computational processes occur in parallel across countless machines and cores; thus, blockchains cannot afford to remain sequential if they wish to scale effectively. Gigachain finally enables trustless parallel execution.”
Strategic Importance of Gigachain
By tackling the challenges of decentralized computational scaling, Gigachain establishes itself as a vital component for the future of blockchain applications. The project is spearheaded by seasoned professionals from IOHK and the Telos Foundation’s venture arm, including Alberto Garoffolo, who has a notable background in zk-SNARKs and decentralized blockchain scaling. The development team comprises experts such as Paolo Tagliaferri, Ljubiša Isaković, Marco Olivero, Daniele Di Tullio, and Momčilo Miladinović.
Launch Timeline and Future Prospects
Garoffolo presented the Gigachain protocol during a live session at zkSummit13 on May 12, 2025. Gigachain is positioned as a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain meticulously designed for scalable, trustless parallel execution. By employing a unique SNARK-based framework, it represents the first decentralized protocol capable of permissionless, non-conflicting concurrent transaction processing without compromising state consistency or security. Through a redefined approach to execution, Gigachain distributes computation across decentralized actors, significantly enhancing performance for complex and heavy computational tasks. The testnet is anticipated to launch in 2026, with the mainnet aiming for 2027.
