5ire, a blockchain platform focused on sustainability, has announced the public launch of its mainnet. This milestone follows a testnet phase that the company said processed more than one million transactions in its first month.
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– 5ireChain (Mainnet goes live at 10pm IST today) (@5ireChain) August 15, 2024
The 5ire mainline network is designed to process up to 1,500 transactions per second, with 50% of gas costs returned to users. At the heart of the platform is a Sustainable Proof-of-Stake (SPoS) mechanism, which aims to reward users’ environmentally conscious practices.
5ire positions itself as an alternative to energy-intensive blockchain networks. The company cites estimates that Bitcoin mining emits approximately 65 megatons of carbon dioxide annually. 5ire’s platform, on the other hand, seeks to demonstrate the capabilities of a fast, secure and cost-effective network while promoting environmental responsibility.
“Our mission is to demonstrate that blockchain technology can be a powerful force for good,” said Pratik Gauri, CEO and co-founder of 5ire.
This focus on sustainability is implemented through sustainability metrics integrated into the protocol, claims Gauri. According to Gauri, this protocol design choice means that the 5ire blockchain is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Reward mechanism for sustainability
The platform’s SPoS mechanism rewards users with 5ire Coins, the network’s native token, for participating as validators or nominators. Validators earn rewards by verifying transactions and producing new blocks, while nominators can support validators with staked tokens. Reward distribution is based on compliance with the network’s protocol and commitment to sustainable practices.
5ire reports partnerships with several institutional clients, including a collaboration with the Government of India to integrate the platform into school curricula. The company has also worked with universities to develop Web3 talent through hackathons and meetups, generating more than 80,000 man-hours of hacking across 16 hackathons and 23 meetups.
The platform features a dual-chain architecture that is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to build decentralized applications (dApps). 5ire’s system uses a single key to derive both a Substrate native and an EVM account, which is intended to simplify the development process for Ethereum developers.
Grant program
To encourage adoption, 5ire has announced a Grants Program. This three-month initiative aims to attract developers and accelerate the creation of dApps on the 5ire blockchain. The program includes early-stage project financing, marketing support, technical support and investor connections.
The launch of 5ire’s mainnet comes amid growing discussions in the blockchain industry over energy consumption and environmental impact. As with any new blockchain platform, its performance under real-world conditions and its ability to deliver on its sustainability and efficiency promises remain to be seen.
While 5ire offers promising sustainability features, it is important to note that the platform’s long-term viability and environmental impact have yet to be independently verified.