What Is DoubleZero (2Z)?

Many people may wonder about the capabilities of blockchain, which can be applied in many ways. But can it be used to enhance the capabilities and performance of the internet?

DoubleZero is a decentralized connectivity network designed to enhance communication between blockchains and other distributed systems. It achieves this by connecting resources contributed by participants worldwide to create a stable and scalable communication layer.

How DoubleZero Works

1. Bandwidth Contribution

Network participants allocate dedicated fiber-optic bandwidth between two data centers. At each endpoint, they install DoubleZero Devices (DZDs), hardware that connects their link to the DoubleZero network. These devices run DoubleZero’s software to prepare the link for network participation. Once confirmed via smart contracts, the connection is officially added to the DoubleZero network, becoming part of the global system.

2. Network Integration

Individual links are interconnected through DoubleZero Exchanges (DZXs), hubs located in major cities where links from multiple participants converge and integrate into the main network. Through a DZX, each link becomes part of a continuous global network. Controllers automatically configure the devices to allow data to flow smoothly across different paths, enabling DoubleZero to operate as a coordinated network rather than a set of isolated links.

3. Smart Contracts

All network contributions are managed by smart contracts, which serve as automated agreements on the blockchain. They handle tasks such as verifying new connections, recording usage, and distributing rewards. Participants earn 2Z tokens when their links improve the network’s overall performance. Additional participants, called resource contributors, help maintain network operations by monitoring activity and publishing data on link quality.

Key Features of DoubleZero

Dedicated Bandwidth

When connected to DoubleZero, users utilize dedicated fiber-optic bandwidth instead of relying on the public internet. These links are allocated and measurable, making applications more stable and predictable. For systems like blockchains, this reduces the uncertainties often associated with internet-based routing.

Edge Filtration

Data passing through DoubleZero is filtered at the network edge. DZDs remove duplicate or unnecessary traffic before reaching validator nodes or infrastructure providers, allowing more resources to be allocated to critical tasks such as block validation, transaction processing, and infrastructure management.

Optimized Routing

Data sent through DoubleZero follows routes optimized for speed and reliability, reducing latency and jitter compared to the public internet. This ensures faster and more consistent data delivery, which is crucial for distributed systems where timing impacts performance and correctness.

Incentive Model

Participants who contribute bandwidth or computing resources earn 2Z tokens. Rewards are performance-based, tied to measurable improvements like lower latency or higher throughput.

The 2Z Token

2Z is the native token of the DoubleZero protocol, issued on the Solana blockchain as an SPL token. It is used within the ecosystem to pay for network access, reward infrastructure contributors, and can be staked or delegated to resource providers, strengthening network security while earning additional rewards.

Token Distribution

• DoubleZero Foundation & Ecosystem: 29%

• Jump Crypto: 28%

• Malbec Labs: 14%

• Team: 10%

• Institutions: 12%

• Contributors: 4%

• Builders: 2%

• Validators: 1%

 Maximum supply: 10 billion 2Z, Circulating supply: 3.47 billion 2Z

Closing Thoughts

DoubleZero is a decentralized network focused on improving connectivity and data sharing between blockchains and distributed systems. By integrating dedicated bandwidth, devices, and hubs, it creates a network of optimized links that delivers more predictable performance than traditional internet routing. For resource providers, it offers the opportunity to monetize idle infrastructure, while applications and blockchains benefit from faster, more stable, and efficient data transmission.