MegaETH soars to 100,000 TPS! Vitalik leads an investment of $57.73 million, aiming to surpass Solana Blockchain.

MegaETH is a revolutionary blockchain technology designed to build the world's first “real-time blockchain.” With an astonishing performance target of 10 milliseconds block time and over 100,000 TPS, MegaETH is attempting to transform the blockchain from a “settlement layer” to a true “execution layer,” 40 times faster than Solana. The project has secured $57.73 million in funding, with its valuation jumping from $100 million to an expected over $2 billion.

MegaETH Redefines the Core Vision of Real-Time Blockchain

In the current intense competition of Layer 2, a new challenger is rising. MegaETH is not just another scaling solution; it is a new definition of the “real-time blockchain” concept. It helps address the latency and throughput bottlenecks of Ethereum in high-frequency applications through an EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution. The goal is to enable the blockchain to quickly respond to and process large amounts of data.

MegaETH aims to be the “ultra-scalable execution layer” for Ethereum. It provides Web2 level performance through node specialization and a heterogeneous architecture, while maintaining the security of blockchain. The main application scenarios include high-frequency DeFi trading that supports rapid derivatives trading and perpetual contracts, real-time gaming that addresses latency issues in blockchain games and supports instant battles between players, AI agent coordination that provides millisecond-level response for decentralized AI applications, and on-chain high-frequency trading that supports institutional-level algorithmic trading and arbitrage strategies.

The global blockchain market is expected to grow from $32.99 billion in 2025 to $393.45 billion in 2030 (CAGR 64.2%). The real-time track is expected to account for 20% to 30%, with a market space of approximately $80 to $120 billion. Growth drivers include the institutionalization of DeFi, with on-chain HFT projects like aPriori receiving $30 million in funding; demand from gaming and AI, with the metaverse and AI agent economy requiring millisecond-level responses; and mature infrastructure, with Ethereum ETFs bringing in $108 billion in capital inflows.

The Four Core Application Scenarios of MegaETH:

High-Frequency DeFi Trading: Supports derivative trading and perpetual contracts, with a 10 millisecond confirmation time eliminating front-running risks.

Real-time Games: Solve the blockchain game latency issue, supporting multiplayer real-time battles.

AI Agent Coordination: Provides millisecond-level response for decentralized AI, supporting automated strategy execution.

On-chain High-Frequency Trading: Supports institutional-level algorithmic trading and arbitrage strategies, integrated with traditional finance.

Vitalik leads a top investment team with 57.73 million USD

MegaETH has completed a total financing of 57.73 million USD, with its valuation jumping from 100 million USD to an expected over 2 billion. The lineup of top investors includes Dragonfly Capital, Figment Capital, Robot Ventures, and Big Brain Holdings. Even more notable is the list of star angel investors: Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has publicly expressed strong support for the project, along with Joseph Lubin, founder and CEO of ConsenSys, Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and well-known KOL Cobie, founder of the Echo platform.

Vitalik Buterin's endorsement is crucial to the development of MegaETH. As the founder of Ethereum, Vitalik's understanding of Layer 2 technology is unparalleled. His choice to personally invest in MegaETH rather than other Layer 2 projects demonstrates his high recognition of MegaETH's technological direction. Vitalik has discussed the demand for execution layers in blockchain in public several times, and MegaETH's “real-time blockchain” concept is a direct response to this demand.

Joseph Lubin's involvement is equally important. ConsenSys is one of the largest development companies in the Ethereum ecosystem, developing core infrastructure such as MetaMask and Infura. Lubin's investment signifies that MegaETH may have the opportunity for deep integration with the Ethereum ecosystem, which is crucial for its adoption. EigenLayer, led by Sreeram Kannan, is the leader in Ethereum's re-staking protocol, and his involvement suggests that MegaETH may leverage EigenLayer's security to enhance its own level of decentralization.

10 ms block time and mixed ZK security architecture

The technical innovation of MegaETH is its core competitiveness. In terms of performance, MegaETH has achieved a tested result of 20,000 TPS, far exceeding the 2 to 4K of mainstream Layer 2 solutions, with an ultimate goal of 100,000 TPS. In terms of latency breakthroughs, the confirmation time of 10 milliseconds is 40 times faster than Solana. This extreme performance metric makes MegaETH the most suitable blockchain platform for high-frequency trading and real-time applications.

MegaETH innovatively adopts a hybrid Rollup architecture, perfectly combining the efficient execution of Optimistic Rollup with the security of ZK proofs. In the execution phase, the Sequencer optimistically executes transactions to achieve a 10-millisecond block generation, while in the verification phase, the Prover nodes use RISC Zero zkVM to generate ZK proofs. Dispute resolution is completed within 1 hour (traditional Optimistic requires 7 days), and cost optimization means ZK is only used to avoid the full proof overhead in disputes.

The SALT state tree is another innovative breakthrough of MegaETH. SALT is an innovative state storage structure that replaces the traditional Merkle Patricia Tree, significantly enhancing performance. This structure increases state access speed by 1000 times, allowing for more frequent state updates. It also improves network synchronization efficiency through 19 times bandwidth compression, reducing the bandwidth required for data transmission.

MegaETH adopts the world's first native Chainlink oracle integration, allowing real-time access to external data through smart contracts. It is capable of providing sub-ms data access speeds, significantly reducing MEV (Maximum Extractable Value) and front-running risks. It employs a “Just-in-time” update mechanism, where data is refreshed only when needed, minimizing unnecessary network traffic.

USDm Stablecoin Driven Zero Gas Fee Economic Model

MegaETH introduces an innovative yield-bearing stablecoin model that covers network costs through stablecoin earnings. USDm is a yield-bearing stablecoin based on the Ethena framework, providing approximately 5% annual yield to the network. This allows users to experience true “zero gas fees,” lowering the barrier to entry. At the same time, this model helps build a sustainable economic flywheel that does not rely on token inflation.

In terms of the collaborative mechanism, the revenue from USDm will be used to subsidize the costs of Sequencer nodes, ensuring smooth network operation. As the TVL (Total Value Locked) increases, the demand for USDm will also rise, and this revenue will flow back into the MEGA treasury stock, creating a positive cycle. USDm serves as the primary trading medium, supporting seamless bridging, allowing users to conduct transactions and asset transfers more conveniently.

The deflationary token mechanism ensures long-term value. 60% of the network revenue will be used for token buybacks and burns, effectively achieving deflation. 40% will be allocated to stakers, rewarding them for their support and participation in the network. This mechanism avoids the “dilution” problem of tokens in traditional Layer 2, providing value assurance for long-term holders.

In terms of community-driven financing, MegaETH adopts an innovative NFT + auction financing model, avoiding the monopoly of traditional venture capital. By ensuring that at least 5% of the tokens are allocated to the community, decentralized governance is guaranteed. The 4.75% treasury stock of early equity further optimizes the token distribution structure.

Brix and Benchmark Fi Build Institutional-Grade Infrastructure

MegaETH is specifically designed to tailor infrastructure for large asset institutions. Brix serves as a unified USDm liquidity engine, addressing the liquidity fragmentation issues faced by institutions across multiple platforms. USDm integrates yield-bearing stablecoins based on the Ethena architecture, providing institutions with a stable return of 5% APY. Enterprise-grade support for large-scale inflows and outflows meets the high liquidity demands of institutions.

Technical advantages include real-time liquidity aggregation, providing execution speeds close to centralized exchanges through MegaETH's ultra-fast block times. It reduces slippage and execution risks, significantly minimizing the slippage and execution delay risks that institutions often encounter in DeFi.

Benchmark Fi serves as a real-time credit market, providing real-time risk pricing, leveraging the millisecond performance of MegaETH to adjust dynamic interest rates in real time, helping institutions better manage risk. Institutional-level credit limits support borrowing demands in the billions of dollars, and the regulatory-friendly design meets the compliance requirements of traditional financial institutions. The innovative value lies in breaking the latency limitations of traditional DeFi lending, supporting algorithmic trading and arbitrage strategies, and reducing institutional credit risk through a real-time clearing mechanism.

World Capital Markets (WCM) is positioned as an institutional-grade derivatives trading platform that supports real-time pricing and settlement of complex financial instruments. Global market access provides institutions with 24/7 uninterrupted access to global markets, with multi-asset class support for on-chain trading of various assets such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and foreign exchange. Avon Protocol innovatively offers limit order support, professional market-making tools, and enterprise-grade risk management dashboards.

MegaMafia Accelerator Incubation, 15 Teams Fundraising 40 Million

MegaMafia is the world's first Web3 accelerator that adopts a “co-living and co-building” model, supporting project teams in-depth incubation over a year. Unlike the traditional 3-month accelerator model, MegaMafia offers a longer support period to help teams grow more steadily. Through this model, 15 teams have collectively raised over $40 million, achieving a very high success rate.

MegaETH has created a whole new class of applications—real-time DeFi and millisecond-level gaming, bringing users an experience on par with Web2. These applications not only operate “on-chain” but are also part of the blockchain execution layer. The MegaForge Developer Center provides a complete toolchain that allows developers to easily build applications without gas limits, supporting complex computations.