Stanford, CA – Data Availability Network 0G has announced the release of Testnet Newton v2, a significant step forward in its mission to democratize AI services. This latest version introduces a range of new features, stability improvements and security improvements, building on the successes of the first iteration.
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Testnet Newton v2 works as a Cosmos-based proof-of-stake chain, designed to provide greater scalability and interoperability. The update introduces new modules for data availability services and commission systems, ensuring consistently high performance and reliability. These modules guarantee data accessibility, significantly improving the efficiency and functionality of the network.
Other notable additions include improved monitoring capabilities for tracking services such as storage nodes and key-value stores. Additionally, v2 implements stronger protections against misuse of the testnet’s crane system.
“The overwhelming response to v1, with over 600,000 wallets registered, highlighted the need for a more robust and scalable network. Testnet v2 delivers on that promise by introducing key features such as data availability services and a rigorous validator selection process to ensure a secure and performant platform.”
Michael Heinrich, co-founder and CEO of 0G
The 0G community has shown notable interest in the testnet, resulting in over 2,500 validator requests. From these, 121 validators were carefully selected to maximize the integrity of the testnet. Details about these selections can be found on the 0G Discord.
Future directions
Testnet Newton v2 will continue to evolve, with a focus on detecting and preventing plagiarism to ensure originality within the 0G ecosystem. Robust anti-plagiarism mechanisms exist and will be continually strengthened. In addition, efforts will be focused on developing flexible validator rotation policies, with the aim of attracting new participants and further securing the network.
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About 0G
0G is a leading provider of Web3 infrastructure and breakthrough modular AI blockchain solutions for on-chain AI applications within the Web3 ecosystem. The platform excels in data availability thanks to its unique architecture that separates data storage from data publication. With throughputs of 50 GB/second (50,000 times faster than competitors) and costs 100 times lower, 0G sets the standard for data-heavy use cases, including scalable L2s and modular AI, in the Web3 space.
