Celestia, a modular blockchain network, recently launched its data availability solution, Blobstream, on the Ethereum mainnet. Developed by Succinct Labs, Blobstream allows Celestia’s data roots to be streamed to an Ethereum light client on-chain, providing high-throughput data availability for Ethereum layer 2 solutions. This solution is secured by cryptoeconomic guarantees, offering an alternative to reputation or hidden trust assumptions for Ethereum developers facing throughput limitations.
Previously, Ethereum developers had to contend with throughput limitations and either move to alternative layer 1 networks or rely on centralized services for data availability. Blobstream now enables developers to continue their work within the Ethereum ecosystem by creating customizable, high-throughput blockspace without requiring permissions or committees. This ensures security through cryptographic economic guarantees, providing a more efficient and decentralized solution for Ethereum L2 solutions.
In addition to launching Blobstream on the Ethereum mainnet, Celestia also announced the availability of Blobstream on their blockchain explorer Celenium. The team also introduced Blobstream X, a zero-knowledge implementation that simplifies the verification of Celestia validator signatures on-chain with a single ZK proof. This reduces validator overhead, streamlines the Celestia protocol, and accelerates the streaming of data root commitments for Ethereum L2s, further enhancing the efficiency and security of the platform.
Both Blobstream and its ZK implementation are currently available on testnet, with plans for deployment on Ethereum Mainnet and L2s after code audits and Celestia’s upcoming launch. Prior to this deployment, Celestia had already brought Blobstream to Arbitrum Orbit, Starknet, and Base, demonstrating a dedicated commitment to improving the infrastructure of the Ethereum ecosystem. With Blobstream now available on the Ethereum mainnet, developers can leverage this solution to enhance data availability for Ethereum layer 2 solutions, contributing to a more robust and decentralized ecosystem for blockchain development.
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