Xandeum has launched PNODES or Provider Nodes on DevNet to address Solana’s storage limitations.
These nodes provide a scalable, distributed file system designed to support the major limitations of the target = “_blank”>sol). Solana is excellent at high speed trading and low rates, but its architecture traditionally relies on validators to store all program data, creating a bottleneck of storage capacity without compromising performance. PNODE essentially acts as an additional storage layer for Solana smart contracts, allowing seamless integration while ensuring data availability and security.
Xandeum’s network employs Validator nodes to oversee data distribution and integrity, reducing the storage burden of Solana Balidators.
The system introduces new Solana primitives such as “Peek” and “Poke” to facilitate data transfer between the Solana account and the Xandeum storage layer.
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The deep Southern Era of Xandeum
The launch marks the beginning of Xandeum’s Deep South Era, the first of six planned innovation phases in 2025. In this phase, the project will release XandMiner, an administration tool for the PNODE operator, offering a limited sale of 300 incentived Devnet PNODEs. On the mainnet, all nodes are not allowed.
Bernie Blume, CEO of Xandeum Labs, highlighted the potential impact. “A low-cost, distributed scaling solution will significantly expand the global DAPP landscape. It will unlock new revenue streams for PNODE operators and Solana validators and stakers.”
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