Galxe, the platform that’s become something of a digital passport for the Web3 world, is quietly building its own blockchain, Gravity. And it’s not just building it, they’re making it *fast*. Thirty-two million users and over six thousand projects already rely on Galxe for things like verifying who’s who online, and now they’re aiming for a system that can handle a whole lot more. Isn’t that wild?
- Galxe is developing its own blockchain, Gravity, designed for speed and scalability to support its large user base and numerous projects.
- The upgrade to Gravity’s engine, Grevm 2.0, significantly boosts transaction speeds by utilizing a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) system.
- Galxe is also focused on improving user experience with tools like Earndrop and Rewards Hub, simplifying airdrop claims and offering loyalty rewards.
The core of this push is Grevm 2.0, a major upgrade to Gravity’s engine. Think of it like swapping out a sputtering lawnmower engine for a finely tuned sports car motor. They’ve ditched the old “optimistic parallelism” – which sounds fancy, but basically meant things sometimes got tangled up – for a system based on something called a Directed Acyclic Graph, or DAG. It’s a bit of a mouthful, but the result is simpler: fewer conflicts, faster transactions. Benchmarks show a 5.5x speed boost over the previous version, hitting nearly 3 gigagas per second. That’s a lot of gas, digitally speaking.
But speed isn’t everything. They’ve also tackled the problem of data bottlenecks with something called Parallel State Storage. It’s like having separate lanes on a highway for cars that are still figuring out where they’re going, and cars that know exactly where they need to be. This clever bit of engineering cuts CPU usage by a whopping 95% compared to older methods. That means more room for things like DeFi (decentralized finance), gaming, and those cross-chain applications everyone keeps talking about.
For developers wanting to tinker, the Gravity L1 Devnet is open for business. It resets every couple of weeks, so things can get a little chaotic, but it’s a good place to test out smart contracts. Early tests show block times around 500 milliseconds and over 7,000 transactions per second for simple ERC-20 transfers. That’s quick. Like, really quick.
Galxe isn’t just focused on the technical side, though. They’ve launched Earndrop, a tool to make airdrops – those free token giveaways – a lot less messy. Instead of hopping between a dozen different websites, users can claim rewards from multiple projects in one place. It’s like a central hub for free crypto. They’ve already partnered with projects like XRP, Solayer, and Jambo to distribute tokens. And then there’s the Rewards Hub, where you can earn Galxe Gold (GG) and Experience Points (XP) just for using the platform. It’s a bit like a loyalty program, but with crypto. You can even win mystery boxes with ETH and USDT inside.
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They’ve even gotten into the raffle business with ZK Raffle, a zero-knowledge-powered lottery. It uses some pretty advanced cryptography to ensure fairness and transparency. And if you’re into domain names, Galxe has partnered with SPACE ID to launch .g domains – essentially, human-readable wallet addresses. Over 68,000 have already been registered. It’s a small thing, but it makes sending crypto a little less… intimidating.
The G token, which replaced GAL last July, is also gaining traction. Staking is live, and over 73,000 people have staked more than 513 million G tokens. To make getting your hands on G easier, they’ve launched “Get G,” a portal that aggregates exchanges, fiat onramps, and cross-chain bridges. It’s a one-stop shop for G acquisition. So, if you’re looking for a platform that’s trying to solve some of the biggest problems in Web3 – identity, engagement, and interoperability – Galxe is definitely one to watch. It’s a lot to take in, sure, but they’re building something interesting. And fast.
