Blockchain networks are constantly growing, but they still face problems with speed and cost. In traditional blockchains, data is stored on disks, and every transaction changes the system state.

This means the server constantly reads and writes information to the disk. When the network is large, this creates bottlenecks that slow down operations and increase maintenance costs.

How Altius changes data storage

The Altius project uses an approach where the most important data is stored in memory instead of on disks.

Memory is much faster than any disk, so transactions are processed almost instantly. In addition, Altius splits data into parts and distributes them across multiple servers.

This allows many transactions to be processed at the same time and balances the load between nodes.

The main technology Altius uses is called the Scalable State Merkle Trie.

It reduces disk load by almost half and significantly increases data processing speed.
Even on standard servers, it is possible to handle thousands of transactions per second, which used to be possible only on very expensive hardware.

Why this matters for blockchain development

The memory-first approach makes blockchain faster and cheaper, but its effectiveness increases even more when combined with parallel transaction execution.

In Altius, servers process many instructions at the same time, saving resources and reducing delays.
- This approach works well for both large networks and new blockchains that want to process transactions quickly without heavy infrastructure.

Altius also plans to create the Open Execution Network, a decentralized network of nodes that will provide parallel transaction execution to any blockchain.
- This means even smaller networks can access high-speed data processing without having to invest a lot of money in servers.

Overall, Altius’ approach shows that blockchains can be efficient without large expenses or complex infrastructure.

Using memory to store the system state and executing transactions in parallel increases speed and lowers maintenance costs, which is important for the growth of networks and improving the experience for users.

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