Arweave Launches Public Testnet for Hyper-Parallel AO Protocol

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Arweave, a leading decentralized storage and scalability protocol, has unveiled its groundbreaking Arweave AO project with the launch of a public testnet. This initiative invites developers and blockchain enthusiasts to evaluate and contribute to the protocol's development.

What Is Arweave AO?

Sam Williams, Arweave's founder, describes AO (Arweave Operations) as a "hyper-parallel computer residing within Arweave" designed to facilitate parallel execution for proof-of-stake computations. The protocol emerged from the team's research into blockchain-based social media and AI applications, which demanded higher transaction throughput than Arweave's current architecture could deliver.

Key Features of Arweave AO

Arweave's Growing Ecosystem

Arweave has processed 3.2+ billion transactions across 192,000+ addresses, storing 89.7 million GB (79.69 pebibytes) of data. Its native token, AR, recently surged to a market cap exceeding $1 billion**, trading at **$16.13 (CoinGecko).

Testnet Deployment

The AO testnet is now live on 220+ global machines, with several projects already in development. Current focus areas include:

  1. Gateway Address Registry (GAR): Tracks gateway operators.
  2. Observation Incentive Protocol (OIP): Rewards reliable gateways with IO tokens, fostering decentralization.

Get Involved

Developers can:

👉 Explore Arweave AO's official documentation

FAQ

Q: How does Arweave AO improve scalability?
A: Through modular architecture and parallel processing, enabling higher transaction volumes.

Q: What programming languages does AOS support?
A: Primarily Lua, with EVM and WebAssembly compatibility.

Q: How can I participate in the testnet?
A: Set up a gateway and join the incentivized testing program.

👉 Join the Arweave AO testnet today