MultiversX is a blockchain protocol that utilises sharding to enable fast, cost-efficient, and high-volume transactions on-chain. It is designed to achieve horizontal scalability, handling large volumes of transactions swiftly while maintaining a secure and decentralised infrastructure. MultiversX was initially founded as Elrond before rebranding in 2022 to reflect its expanded vision, including metaverse and Web3 technologies.
MultiversX operates using Adaptive State Sharding, a technology that partitions the blockchain's state and transaction processing across multiple shards, thereby enhancing scalability and performance. It employs Secure Proof of Stake (SPoS), a consensus mechanism that randomly selects validators for transaction validation, ensuring network security and efficiency. The platform is powered by the Multiverse Virtual Machine, supporting smart contracts written in any programming language that can compile to WebAssembly.
Potential use cases for MultiversX include:
MultiversX was founded in September 2017 by Lucian Todea, Benjamin Mincu, and Lucian Mincu. Originally named Elrond, the project launched its mainnet in July 2020. In November 2022, Elrond rebranded to MultiversX, signifying its dedication to developing scalable blockchain solutions and entering the metaverse space. The project has achieved significant milestones, such as launching its Adaptive State Sharding and SPoS consensus mechanisms, and expanding its ecosystem to over 300 partners, including partnerships with Google Cloud and AnChain AI.