MegaETH, the real-time EVM-compatible blockchain, announced that it will launch its mainnet on the 22nd of January. Dubbed the MegaETH stress test, it aims to process 11 billion transactions in 7 days.
They were ” opening mainnet to users for several latency-sensitive apps while the chain is under intense, sustained load.”
The project aims to achieve performance levels comparable to high-speed blockchains such as Solana [SOL] while also providing extremely low latency and high throughput.
It has achieved nearly 47k transactions per second (TPS), noted growthepie in a post on X. MegaETH was targeting a sustained, true TPS of 15k-35k across the 7 days of the stress test.
“In the end, MegaETH will have the largest tx count in history across all EVM chains while users frictionlessly play with the chain.”
Messari reported that the MegaETH testnet achieved a 10‑millisecond block time, far faster than any other blockchain.
While the design prioritizes speed, the report raised concerns about decentralization and potential censorship risks due to centralized sequencing.
MegaETH to push the boundaries of blockchain capabilities
“Stress tests only matter if they’re uncomfortable”, said the blockchain’s post on X. During the test, users can interact with gaming applications such as Stomp.gg, Smasher.fun, and Crossy Fluffle.
On the backend, the team will push a mix of ETH transfers and v3 automated market maker swaps through the decentralized exchange Kumbaya.xyz.
The public mainnet will launch after the global stress test. A selection of day-one DeFi and consumer applications powered by its native stablecoin, USDm, will also be launching.
Messari also documented that in October 2025, MegaETH raised $50 million during the MEGA token sale, which became oversubscribed within minutes. This figure was part of the nearly $75 million raised from various grassroots funding efforts.
Final Thoughts
- MegaETH is an EVM-compatible blockchain aiming to deliver real-time crypto performance, with a 10 ms blocktime and nearly 47k TPS in testing.
- The global stress test targets a total of 11 billion transactions in 7 days, starting on the 22nd of January.