Waterfall Network Throughput Hit 83,333 Transactions Per Second
The network architecture scaled its processing capacity through a parallelized approach tested over 100 blocks.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Quantum Computing
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Waterfall Network reached a transaction speed of 83,333 transactions per second on October 2, 2026. This performance result, which the company verified by averaging across 100 blocks, marks the latest benchmark for the platform.
Why it matters
The speed increase demonstrates the scaling trajectory of BlockDAG-based ledgers as they move toward higher throughput capabilities. The project continues to work on expanding validator accessibility to include mobile devices.
Waterfall Network achieved a peak of 83,333 transactions per second, significantly outpacing its 32,434 transactions per second benchmark from October 2025.
The players
Waterfall Network
A Zug, Switzerland-based entity developing a distributed ledger platform that utilizes a parallelized BlockDAG architecture for transaction scaling.
The details
The network utilizes a parallelized BlockDAG architecture, a structure that organizes data into a directed acyclic graph of blocks rather than a single linear chain to allow simultaneous processing. This design enables validators—network nodes that verify and secure transactions—to operate on standard consumer devices by distributing the computational load across the graph.
Timeline
October 2024: The network reached 12,778 transactions per second.
October 2025: Throughput increased to 32,434 transactions per second.
October 2, 2026: Waterfall Network achieved its current 83,333 transactions per second benchmark.
The Tech Race
This development follows the trajectory of high-throughput ledger research where teams aim to outpace established consensus speed limits. Waterfall Network's performance places it alongside leading projects competing to define the speed ceiling for non-linear chain architectures.
The increased throughput indicates a potential improvement for future network capacity once the architecture stabilizes for wider use. There is currently no public release date for the integration of mobile validator support.
The takeaway
The sustained growth in transaction throughput highlights the efficiency of parallelized BlockDAGs in high-load scenarios. Watch for future benchmarks as the development team shifts focus toward mobile validator implementation.
Further reading
For broader context on current performance benchmarks in distributed systems, visit Quantum Computing.
More information
View the latest blockchain network throughput data to compare current performance across various projects.
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