Zilliqa launches the Jasper prototype testnet for Zilliqa 2.0

ChainCatcher news, Zilliqa has announced the launch of the Jasper prototype testnet for Zilliqa 2.0, which promises to provide an efficient and scalable blockchain aimed at making Web3 as easy to use as the internet. The release of Jasper is the first step in the Zilliqa 2.0 roadmap.

The Jasper prototype testnet introduces a new proof-of-stake consensus mechanism for Zilliqa 2.0, which offers lightning-fast transaction speeds at a low cost while remaining energy-efficient and capable of scaling according to the needs of global enterprises and developers. This early version of the Zilliqa 2.0 network allows developers and validators to explore the enhanced features of the new network and try running validator nodes to earn rewards for helping secure the network.