Key Takeaways
- SKALE V4 delivers 39,200 network-wide transactions per second (TPS) and near-instant block synchronization.
- New BITE protocol enables consensus-layer privacy and Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) resistance.
- Upgrade specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) agents and automated payment systems.
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Performance Breakthrough for Next-Generation Applications
The SKALE V4 upgrade has now been released, with significant performance enhancements and privacy features specifically engineered for the emerging “Internet of Agents” space.
This major evolution positions SKALE as a foundational infrastructure for AI-powered applications and automated systems requiring high throughput, predictable execution, and transaction confidentiality.
AI agents are transitioning from demonstrations to applications in the real world, as they will handle everything from financial transactions to coordinating complex multi-step functions that require reliable blockchain performance.
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Technical Advancements and Key Features
The SKALE V4 implementation introduces multiple innovation capabilities:
- Network-wide throughput of 39,200 TPS with per-chain capacity of 800 TPS
- Archive node synchronization accelerated to 0.3 seconds per block
- Blockchain Integrated Threshold Encryption (BITE) for transaction privacy
- Enhanced JSON-RPC performance with consistent read times under heavy load
- Immediate transaction broadcast, ensuring predictable block inclusion
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Privacy and MEV Resistance Through Encryption
One of the major updates in SKALE V4 is the introduction of the so-called ‘BITE protocol’, which encrypts the contents of transactions before consensus; these contents remain encrypted until the transaction is finalized. This creates full privacy at the level of the chain, while eliminating risks associated with Maximal Extractable Value (MEV).
For developers within the SKALE ecosystem, this means applications can enable privacy for users and AI agents from front-running and strategy detection without any additional layer of privacy or complex cryptographic implementations.
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Foundation for Multi-Chain Expansion
The SKALE V4 upgrade serves as the technical catalyst and foundation for SKALE Expand, a plan to deploy the SKALE Manager in various EVM ecosystems.
This strategic direction means the high-performance operational environment of SKALE will eventually be available to multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, starting with an upcoming deployment on Base.
This multi-chain approach prevents ecosystem siloing while providing consistent performance characteristics for AI agents operating across different blockchain environments.
FAQs
What performance improvements does SKALE V4 offer?
SKALE V4 increases network-wide throughput to 39,200 TPS and reduces archive node block synchronization to just 0.3 seconds, providing the speed and predictability required by AI agents and high-frequency applications.
How does SKALE V4 enhance privacy?
SKALE V4 introduces the BITE protocol, which encrypts transactions before consensus and decrypts them after finality, providing chain-level privacy protection and eliminating MEV exploitation risks for all users.
What is the Internet of Agents that SKALE V4 supports?
SKALE V4 is optimized for the “Internet of Agents” ecosystem, where AI-powered systems autonomously execute transactions, coordinate logistics, and handle payments, requiring fast, predictable blockchain performance with privacy guarantees.
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