The emergence of Web3 and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has ushered in a new era of digital innovation, promising a paradigm shift towards greater transparency, efficiency and accessibility. However, the realization of this necessitates addressing several technical and conceptual challenges inherent in the underlying blockchain technology.
The “blockchain trilemma”, a well-documented conundrum, highlights the intricate trade-offs between decentralization, security and scalability. Achieving an optimal balance between these three pillars is essential for creating a robust, secure and efficient decentralized ecosystem capable of supporting widespread adoption.
This confluence of challenges necessitates the development of sophisticated solutions that can simultaneously address the blockchain trilemma while ensuring robust privacy protection. Partisia Blockchain emerges as a sophisticated response to these challenges through the integration of advanced privacy-preserving cryptographic techniques with a high-performance blockchain architecture.
Partisia Blockchain is a Layer 1 blockchain that redefines the paradigm of decentralized technology by seamlessly integrating privacy-preserving mechanisms with a high-performance architecture. This unique approach addresses the inherent challenges faced by traditional blockchain models, such as scalability limitations and the potential compromise of sensitive data due to the public nature of distributed ledgers.
Central to Partisia Blockchain’s innovation is the implementation of a privacy layer that enables zero-knowledge (ZK) computations to run in parallel with activities on the public blockchain. This groundbreaking integration of blockchain technology and multiparty computation (MPC) vastly expands the possibilities of decentralized applications, allowing for confidential transactions, secure data sharing, and regulatory-compliant solutions.
The platform’s consensus algorithm FastTrack model, a novel approach that combines optimistic block production with a robust Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) mechanism, ensures both rapid transaction validation and the highest levels of security.
Addressing the scalability challenge, Partisia Blockchain employs a comprehensive true sharding solution. This approach dynamically expands the network with manageable segments (blockchains), allowing for efficient processing of high transaction volumes without compromising consensus or security.
To foster a more interconnected blockchain ecosystem, the network has implemented a native collateral bridge, facilitating the secure transfer of assets and information between the Partisia Blockchain and other networks, promoting interoperability and collaboration.
The commitment to privacy extends to the MPC-as-a-Service platform, providing developers with a comprehensive suite of tools. This platform streamlines the orchestration of privacy-preserving computations, enabling a wide range of use cases, from confidential financial transactions to private auctions and secure data sharing.
Finally, Partisia Blockchain fosters a thriving and reliable network through a market for trust that incentivizes node operators to validate transactions, propagate information and provide MPC-as-a-Service. This mechanism ensures that the network is supported by transparent and efficient nodes; thereby, maintaining the highest standards of security and performance.
In this three-part series, we will dive deeper into performance, zero-knowledge technology, and the cross-chain messaging technology stack of Partisia Blockchain versus other solutions in the field.
*Partisia Blockchain uses a unique verification consensus mechanism that guarantees blocks are verified by the validator producing the block.
**Partisia Blockchain uses the original definition of sharding used in the database industry, running multiple blockchains in parallel. We call it “True Sharding”.
Partisia Blockchain stands as a robust and adaptable Layer 1 blockchain that prioritizes privacy, scalability and decentralization. Its innovative FastTrack consensus mechanism, incorporating Proof of Justification (PoJ) and Proof of Finalization (PoF), ensures robust security and transaction finality. The Proof-of-Verification (PoV) mechanism further enhances security by guaranteeing that validators personally verified each block.
The scalability challenge is tackled through a dynamic sharding approach. Unlike traditional blockchain sharding, in Partisia Blockchain shards are an independent blockchain that can separately create, verify and validate a block. While most blockchains create one block at a time, Partisia Blockchain leverages its sharded architecture, now it is four shards (four chains), to generate four blocks at a time and there is no limit.
This architecture allows for true parallel blockchain processing. In the event of congestion, the system can dynamically create new shards, adding capacity on the fly. This dynamic scalability architecture theoretically enables the network to scale horizontally infinitely.
The platform’s versatility is further amplified by its support for diverse node types, each with specialized functions. These include reader nodes for accessing information, baker nodes for producing and validating blocks, ZK nodes for zero-knowledge computations and oracle nodes for oracle services. This diversity caters to a wide array of use cases, making Partisia Blockchain adaptable to evolving demands.
It is also important to mention that Partisia Blockchain eliminates the volatility and unpredictability often associated with blockchain transaction fees. This differs from traditional blockchain models with an approach that combines a fixed-fee structure tied to the US dollar, offering users stability and convenience. This means users know exactly how much they will pay for a transaction, making cost estimation straightforward and budgeting easier.
Furthermore, Partisia Blockchain offers flexibility in fee payments by not limiting them to the native $MPC token. Users can choose to pay network fees using other supported tokens, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
This feature we will explore further in this article.
Solana achieves high speed and scalability through its Proof of History (PoH) timekeeping mechanism, combined with Proof of Stake (PoS) and Tower BFT for consensus. Its Sealevel parallel smart contract execution and Turbine block propagation further enhance its performance.
Solana’s software is designed to get out of the way and let the hardware operate at capacity, while most blockchain systems need to work on optimizing the software to improve their throughput. As such, Solana scales naturally with bandwidth, SSDs, and GPU cores. It is a good solution, but resource-intensive and expensive for node operators.
The fee structure consists of a base fee per transaction and priority fee that allows users to expedite transactions by paying more during high network congestion. This fee is calculated dynamically, based on current demand and desired confirmation time. Solana also has a “rent” fee, a withheld balance in each account to cover on-chain data storage costs.
Polygon distinguishes itself by offering a multi-layered approach to scaling Ethereum. Its PoS sidechain provides a parallel network for faster and cheaper transactions while still maintaining compatibility with Ethereum. The Polygon zkEVM leverages zero-knowledge rollups to bundle and verify transactions off-chain, further increasing scalability and reducing costs.
With the Polygon 2.0 (zkEVM validium) update, the network is set to become a network of ZK rollup chains, enabling interoperability and a wider range of applications while maintaining the security of the Ethereum mainnet.
While offering significant scalability advantages over Ethereum, Polygon has challenges with transaction finality due to its reliance on checkpoints on the Ethereum mainchain. In its PoS chain, transaction finality is not immediate. It requires a waiting period before the transaction is considered final after a checkpoint sent to Ethereum. This process is slow and introduces the risk of deep chain reorganizations, affecting the overall user experience.
To address this, Polygon implemented the “Deterministic Finality via Milestones”. Milestones, similar to Ethereum’s checkpoints, signal the finality of blocks in the validator layer allowing to achieve faster finality, minimizing the risk of following an incorrect chain for an extended period. While the milestones solution addresses the finality issue, Polygon’s PoS inherently comes with certain limitations regarding throughput. The number of validators in the network is limited, which can potentially bottleneck the transaction processing capacity. Moreover, while zkRollups offer scalability advantages, they also have their own throughput limitations due to the computational requirements of generating zero-knowledge proofs.
Speaking about fees, Polygon offers lower transaction fees than Ethereum. The fees on Polygon PoS, consist of a base fee and a priority fee to speed up processing, both paid in $MATIC. The base fee, which fluctuates depending on network congestion, is then burned. Polygon zkEVM, based on zero-knowledge rollups, also incurs gas fees paid in $MATIC to cover computational costs.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of the series where we will delve deeper into the zero-knowledge technologies and compare Partisia Blockchain with other blockchains.
ZUG, 9 JULY 2024. Partisia Blockchain grants the Digital Assets Technologies (DAT) AG. to launch a platform designed to tackle critical data security and privacy issues. Tailored for auditors and blockchain organizations, the DAT’s platform will be a robust mechanism for proving asset ownership while ensuring privacy and compliance.
Traditional data transmission methods are increasingly inadequate, often leading to security breaches and undermining transaction integrity. This vulnerability affects not only auditors and blockchain organizations but also poses significant risks to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), banks and end consumers. The Partisia Blockchain-supported DAT solution will address these challenges by offering a secure, privacy-preserving environment for transaction and asset verification.
The Partisia Blockchain-backed DAT platform will be designed to balance the need for transparent audits with the right to privacy in digital transactions. This approach ensures data can be shared and verified in a manner that meets modern privacy expectations and compliance regulations, making it essential for financial institutions and end-users.
The DAT solution will combine advanced technology with industry expertise to deliver features tailored for blockchain entities and financial auditors:
The Partisia Blockchain-supported offering’s security architecture prioritizes privacy and security without sacrificing usability, featuring:
The DAT’s solution will uphold strict standards, aligning with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 frameworks to deliver a robust compliance posture. This suite of features ensures that the offering meets today’s market and regulatory requirements and can adapt and scale to future demands.
About Partisia Blockchain: Partisia Blockchain brings unparalleled opportunities by empowering privacy-preserving, interoperable and sustainable innovation for fairness and transparency. It fuels the most secure and efficient networks to solve global problems. Distilled with 35 years of rigorous research, Partisia Blockchain future-proofs solutions, solves tomorrow’s challenges by powering fair, secure, distribution of benefits. While preserving privacy and confidentiality, it brings accountable, transparent and decentralized governance. Learn more: www.PartisiaBlockchain.com
About Digital Assets Technologies (DAT) AG.: Digital Assets Technologies (DAT) AG offers secure, privacy-focused SaaS solutions for CPAs, financial auditors and digital asset companies. Created by seasoned blockchain experts, the platform revolutionizes accounting, financial audits and travel rule compliance with top-tier security and regulatory adherence. Learn more: https://dat.ag
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June marked a successful close to Q2 for Partisia Blockchain, filled with strategic collaborations, exciting platform launches and insightful community interactions. Highlights include HIEx’s Vorne platform launch, our successful AirDrop Program and the release of our comprehensive DeFi guide. Stay tuned as we recap key events, share our latest innovations and look ahead to impactful partnerships and initiatives in July.
This month, our highlight was the launch of HIEx’s Vorne.ai platform. The world’s first blockchain-based social impact funding platform launched with fanfare during the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The platform aims to address one of the main drawbacks of donations which is the reporting of what your donation actually impacted. Look for the platform being highlighted in the 25th IAS conference in Munich in July! We also announced the launch of StakingRewards.com, a platform that lists many of the top tier networks and their staking rewards. Go check out their website to see how we compare to other chains and stake.
zkCross Network, our DeFi partner, also launched their on-ramp platform, enabling more than fiat currencies to be able to purchase Partisia Blockchain’s BYOC tokens. In the future, look for the integration to enable people to be able to buy MPC tokens directly using a credit card, Google Pay and Apple Wallet. Month of June was full of launches, with CV Pad supporting Partisia Blockchain and helping to fund teams building on top of our chain. Alongside CV Pads, we also announced Moonrig’s grant to build the world’s first crypto asset analytics platform, with accredited research analysts reviewing the various crypto assets in a more structured and professional way.
The first tranche of Partisia Blockchain’s highly anticipated 25 million MPC token AirDrop Program has ended. We are pleased to see the heightened interest in the Partisia Blockchain AirDrop Program. The next tranche—already in the works—will help power our DeFi suite of solutions. Participants, who keep their tokens bridged on Partisia Blockchain, will benefit from an early qualifying criteria for the second tranche of the 25 million MPC token AirDrop Program. During the second tranche, planned for 2024, dApps and projects scaling DeFi solutions will be deployed on mainnet and expand the scope of new use cases.
Our Chief of Growth, Shirly Valge, led an insightful workshop at the Crypto Valley Conference in Zug, Switzerland, on 6 June 2024, captivating the audience with her expertise. In her session, “Integrating Privacy and Compliance,” she delved into the innovative solutions Partisia Blockchain is developing including how we are pioneering privacy-enhancing technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance. We extend our gratitude to the Crypto Valley Conference for having us and look forward to future collaborations.
Our Head of Product, Mathias Glintborg, recently joined an enlightening podcast episode hosted by Concordium in collaboration with Novo Nordisk. This discussion delves into the intricacies of blockchain product development, offering valuable insights from industry leaders. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of blockchain. Catch up here. Meanwhile, Chief Product Officer, Mark Bundgaard, joined Anca Petre for an engaging conversation on the transformative impact of Partisia Blockchain in the healthcare sector. In this episode, Mark explores our Layer 1 blockchain architecture, explains the nuances of multiparty computation (MPC), and highlights what makes us stand out in the blockchain world. Listen here.
Our first Zealy competition has been a tremendous success. In June, we were thrilled to share the winners, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and supported our project. We saw an impressive 5,029 Zealy members sign up, with a total of 30,489 quest claims completed. A total of 50,000 $MPC tokens in rewards were distributed to our community. Read the full announcement on our Discord.
The Q8 rewards for our stakers were released in June, distributing one of our largest rewards yet—over 2.7 million $MPC tokens to more than 1300 wallet addresses. Don’t miss out on a 53% APR; stake your tokens today.
Understanding blockchain does not have to be difficult. That is why we have created a series of videos that explain Partisia Blockchain in a fun and engaging way for everyone, from kids to Web3 experts. Watch the first 3 levels presented by Maria Cocu, Bakyt Azimkanov, and Bruce Ahn. Stay tuned on our socials for more!
Our new DeFi guide is now live. This detailed walkthrough provides a deep dive into low-level interfaces of decentralized finance, covering everything from interacting with smart contracts to building scalable decentralized exchanges (DEXes) using our Scalable Automated Market Maker (AMM) framework. We encourage development teams to leverage this guide to create user-friendly DeFi applications on top of these foundational contracts. Whether you’re a seasoned blockchain developer or just starting out, our guide offers the essential tools and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic world of decentralized finance.
The community is at the heart of every Web3 project, and the same goes for Partisia Blockchain. On 26 June 2024, we hosted a Twitter Spaces event to answer the community’s most pressing questions. Co-Founders Peter Frandersen, Kurt Nielsen and Brian Gallagher participated, discussing upcoming plans, our new DeFi strategy, RWA and AI, as well as the dealflow of new projects (spoiler alert: we are seeing significant growth!). Here is the recorded Twitter Spaces session.
On 22-24 July 2024, Partisia Blockchain will attend the 25th annual International AIDS Society event in Munich, working with notable organizations, such as Social Equation Hub, GNP+ and the Elton John Foundation to help raise funds to combat the HIV virus. The platform that will support the event will be none other than Vorne.ai. See you in Bavaria!
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