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Have a productive week, everyone. @FogoChain is changing web3 standards and bringing its energy to everything it touches.
We are at the beginning of a great journey that will ignite all of web3. Let's do it together with @FogoChain!
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🚀 What is Irys?
Meet the world’s first programmable datachain a Layer-1 blockchain where data isn’t just stored, it’s alive with logic.
Think: storage + execution in one network.
https://t.co/tSCVjfE5o8
💡 Why it’s different
Traditional blockchains store static data.
Irys makes data programmable:
Smart contracts read & act on it
AI can interact directly
Rights & rules enforced in the data itself
Multi-Stage Ledgers: Submit → Publish → (future) Term storage
IrysVM: EVM compatible execution layer for data logic
Hybrid Consensus: Proof of Work + staking for security & scalability
🤖 Built for AI + Devs
AI-trained datasets that trigger actions
NFT marketplaces with automatic royalties
Encrypted storage with built-in rules
Lower costs, simpler dev stack
⏳ Timeline
Sep 2, 2024 → Alpha Testnet launched
Jan 28, 2025 → Live Testnet
Next: IrysVM launch + temporary storage options
💰 Funding & Backers
May 2022: $5.2M (Framework, Hypersphere, OpenSea Ventures, Race Capital…)
Jun 2024: $3.5M strategic (Lemniscap, Primitive Ventures…)
🧑💻 The Team
Led by:
Josh Benaron (Founder & CEO)
Jesse Wright (Lead Engineer)
Gus Lobo (CMO)
Faris Oweis (AI Lead)
…and a strong protocol, creative, and ecosystem crew.
🌐 Why you should care
If you’re building in AI, NFTs, data sovereignty, or decentralized storage Irys turns “dumb data” into active, enforceable, onchain assets.
Art by: @MOKIE_25
Im not an artist.
But this week I stepped way out of my comfort zone to create visual content for @fogochain and I gave it everything. 🎨🔥
Every visual I made was a reflection of my commitment. Was it perfect? No. But it was real, raw, and made with intention @thebookofjoey
Ever notice how most blockchains are either slow and global or fast and centralized? It feels like an unavoidable trade-off. To get the speed needed for real-world finance, you have to sacrifice the very thing that makes crypto special: decentralization. The team behind a new Layer 1 called Fogo thinks they have a clever way around this problem, and it’s an idea borrowed from the old world of traditional finance.
At the core of Fogo's design is a concept called "multi-local consensus". Instead of having validators spread randomly across the globe all the time, Fogo gets them to coordinate and group up in specific geographic "zones" for a set period, or epoch. Ideally, a zone is a single data center where network lag between validators is almost zero. This co-location allows for incredibly fast block times and transaction speeds that are simply impossible with a globally distributed set.
But here's the brilliant part. This isn't just centralization by another name. The network doesn't stay in one zone forever. It rotates.
This rotation is the key to maintaining decentralization and security. By regularly moving the active consensus zone say, from a data center in North America to one in Europe, then to Asia the network achieves several critical goals. First, it ensures no single country or government can easily exert control or regulatory pressure over the network. Second, it builds in real world resilience. If a data center goes down because of a power grid failure or a natural disaster, the network isn't permanently crippled, it can simply plan to rotate to the next zone.
@FogoChain
The decision of where to move next isn't arbitrary. Validators vote on-chain using their secure, long-term "global keys," with their voting power weighted by their stake. If they can't reach a supermajority agreement on the next zone, the network has a built-in safety net: it defaults to a "Global Consensus Mode" with more conservative, slower settings until a new zone can be agreed upon.
This "follow the sun" approach is a pragmatic and dynamic solution. It gives Fogo the raw performance of a localized network when it needs it, while preserving the geographic diversity and resilience of a global one over the long term. It’s a smart design that shows a deep understanding of the physical and political realities that blockchains operate in, making Fogo a project worth watching closely.
@thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@CMFeint@mubashir_097
The air crackles as Flameboy begins his charge, but honestly? He's already too much. Pure, untamed power radiating before the real show even begins. Bow down.
@FogoChain @thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@CMFeint@mubashir_097
The sun sets on another day, but the FOGO burns bright, especially with the excitement of our recent testnet release! 🔥 A special wallpaper for the true members of our community. Hope it inspires you! @FogoChain@CMFeint @thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@jumplifey9@mubashir_097
Last night was straight 🔥 a true Fogolized Friday around the bonfire!
Kicked it off with a lit VC featuring the legendary crew: Jowe, CM Feint, bigGL, OldTora, Yurii760 & fellow Fogeees. @FogoChain
Laughter, vibes, and pure chaos just how we like it.
VC nights like these remind me why I love this community so much.
Let’s goooooo 🚀🌕🔥 @thebookofjoey @CMFeint@cmgonthegoat
What happens when one of the biggest names in cloud computing joins forces with a lightning fast, AI first blockchain designed for gaming?
You get this powerhouse:
@googlecloud x @Somnia_Network officially live and ready to transform how games are made, played, and evolve over time.
Let’s unpack what this really means
This isn’t just a flashy headline or surface level collab.
It’s a deep tech integration that brings together:
Google Cloud’s rock solid infrastructure
Tools for building next-gen AI agents
Frameworks that power game logic intelligent behavior
Top-tier reliability, security, and scalability
All embedded natively into Somnia’s immersive-first blockchain ecosystem
Why does this matter?
Because Somnia isn’t your average blockchain.
It’s crafted for experiences, not just transactions.
It’s a place where:
Your digital self actually persists
Your assets move with you across games and worlds
Your onchain journey becomes part of your identity
And the numbers? They speak for themselves:
130.5M+ blocks
1.69B+ transactions
114M+ active wallets
0.1-second block time
Finality in under a second
Gas? Less than a cent
6.39M daily transactions consistently
This isn’t testnet talk.
This is live, scaled, and stress tested at production level.
Now layer in Google Cloud?
Devs gain access to powerful enterprise-grade tools
AI agents can be trained, deployed, and optimized
Games get faster, smarter, and wildly more immersive
All backed by decentralization with the smoothness of Web2
So now the real question is:
Why aren’t you already building on Somnia?
You know how some apps just feel right? They're fast, simple, and do exactly what you want without any fuss.
I just found that feeling in a place I didn't fully expect: a new crypto trading app. And it’s a game-changer.
I was trying out @ValiantTrade, and the entire process felt as easy as using your everyday banking app.
There were no confusing steps or weird tech jargon. Just a few clicks, and the trade was done in literally two seconds.
Think of it like this: the app (@ValiantTrade) is a sports car. But a car is only as fast as the road it’s on.
In this case, the road is @FogoChain, and they’ve built a brand-new digital superhighway. The result? Everything is incredibly fast and efficient.
This is a huge deal because it proves that using crypto doesn't have to be complicated or slow.
When the underlying tech is built for speed, the experience for the user on top can feel magical.
And this is just the "test drive" version! Even with lots of traffic, it's running smoothly.
It's a strong sign that the whole @FogoChain ecosystem is focused on something crucial: making crypto easy for everyone to use.
Really excited to see what happens when this goes live for everyone. They are building the future of finance to be fast, friendly, and accessible.
@thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@CMFeint
His speed isn't just motion; it's combustion. He breaks the sound barrier and ignites the very air he passes through, leaving nothing but a trail of embers and the memory of a flame. @FogoChain @thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@CMFeint@jumplifey9 🔥🔥❤️❤️
Happy birthday as it's the birthday of the most chilled and clever person thanks for existing we have got learn a lot from you , you have always been joyous inspiring soul always stay the same ❤️❤️
@thebookofjoey
Flame being all calm and composed and is touching some grass meanwhile the whole foggee community is wilding over upcoming testnet 🔥
@FogoChain @thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@CMFeint@jumplifey9
Flame Boy took Fogo literally to the moon! @FogoChain
No MEV, no drama just interstellar speed and cosmic vibes.
When the chain's this fast, even space can't keep up.🔥
@thebookofjoey @cmgonthegoat@jumplifey9@CMFeint
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blockchain fam, I just got a deep dive into something genuinely groundbreaking that's about to redefine Layer 1 performance: Fogo. 🔥 @FogoChain
Imagine blockchain speed rivaling NASDAQ or CME (regularly processing over 100,000 operations per second). That's the ambition. This isn't just an upgrade; it's the kind of innovation that paves the way for truly global financial applications on-chain.
So, how does Fogo plan to achieve this insane speed? Two core ways that tackle major bottlenecks:
1️⃣
Pure Firedancer Client: While Solana is bottlenecked by client diversity at ~5,000 TPS , Fogo runs a
single, canonical client based on Firedancer. This unlocks performance levels unattainable by slower clients. Think optimized processing & memory management for max throughput!
2️⃣
Multi-Local Consensus: Traditional blockchains struggle with global latency. Fogo introduces "zones" where validators co-locate for ultra-low latency , dynamically rotating locations like "follow the sun" trading. This balances performance with geographic distribution
Curated Validator Set. Why?
Even a few under-provisioned nodes can hinder peak performance. This set incentivizes high performance and deters predatory behavior (like abusive MEV). It's a formal framework for the validator community to enforce beneficial network behavior, aligning incentives for long-term health.
The best part for developers & users? Fogo is built as an
extension of the Solana protocol. This means full compatibility at the SVM execution layer , allowing your existing Solana programs, tooling, and infrastructure to migrate
seamlessly!
This is a game-changer for high-performance DeFi. Keep an eye on Fogo. The future is fast.