The Public internet is a bottleneck for blockchain — DoubleZero CEO
Public internet infrastructure limits the speed and performance of high-throughput blockchain networks, as stated by Austin Federa, CEO of DoubleZero. The public internet was not designed for high-performance systems, leading to constraints in blockchain performance rather than compute power or software development. DoubleZero aims to enhance blockchain speed, reduce decentralized finance (DeFi) trade spreads, lower transaction fees, and enable new use cases by improving communication infrastructure. Founded in December 2024, DoubleZero focuses on reducing latency and increasing bandwidth. In April 2025, the company held a validator token sale for accredited investors and existing validators on various blockchain networks. A public mainnet launch is planned for the second half of 2025 after raising $28 million in capital. The need for dedicated communication infrastructure arises from the growing throughput demands of blockchain networks.
