The DoubleZero Protocol, a next generation blockchain infrastructure network focused on optimizing speed and efficiency in distributed networks, has announced a validator token sale. This initiative will offer token-purchase agreements for its native token to eligible validators, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development.
First U.S. Public Token Sale Since 2019:
Applications for the validator token sale will be open from April 2 to April 10, exclusively through the CoinList platform. Notably, this marks the first public token sale in the United States since 2019, though participation is limited to accredited investors.
To maintain a high standard of network security and performance, only validators currently supporting high-throughput blockchain networks—such as Solana, Celestia, Sui, Aptos, and Avalanche—will be eligible to apply.
The sale process will involve an auction-style system where interested validators must submit bids specifying their preferred per-unit token price and maximum budgets. The final sale price will be determined based on the aggregated bids from all participants.
A Groundbreaking Opportunity for Validators:
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Austin Federa, co-founder of the DoubleZero Protocol and former Strategy Lead at the Solana Foundation, highlighted the significance of this token sale. In a statement to Cointelegraph, he said:
“The DoubleZero CoinList sale is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for validators already securing some of the most advanced and distributed blockchains. It grants them access to infrastructure that will power the next generation of decentralized networks.”
Federa further emphasized the industry’s ongoing evolution, stating:
“This industry has seen huge investment and innovation at the top of the stack. Now, it’s time to revolutionize the physical infrastructure layer powering high-performance distributed systems.”
The validator token sale aligns with the broader trend of increasing capital investments in blockchain and crypto infrastructure. A recent surge in venture funding suggests that despite market fluctuations, institutional and accredited investors see long-term potential in blockchain technology.
DoubleZero Protocol Prepares for 2025 Mainnet Launch:
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Looking ahead, the DoubleZero Protocol is targeting a mainnet launch in the second half of 2025. This follows a successful $28 million fundraising round completed in March, led by prominent crypto venture capital firms, including Multicoin Capital and Dragonfly Capital.
DoubleZero aims to revolutionize blockchain connectivity by building a dedicated fiber optic network designed to provide high-speed, low-latency infrastructure for blockchain communications. By doing so, the project seeks to eliminate bottlenecks associated with existing decentralized networks, ensuring seamless scalability and improved transaction speeds.
This shift to a specialized fiber-optic-powered infrastructure represents a major leap forward in blockchain technology, akin to the transition from dial-up internet, which relied on 56K modems operating on outdated telecommunications infrastructure, to broadband systems that transformed global connectivity in the early 2000s.
As the blockchain industry continues to mature, projects like DoubleZero Protocol are paving the way for faster, more efficient, and scalable distributed networks, setting the stage for the next evolution of decentralized technologies.
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