A Deep Dive into DoubleZero
The DoubleZero Token Sale for Validators on CoinList is heating up with over 1,000 indications of interest across all eligible networks: Solana, Sui, Aptos, Celestia, and Avalanche.
This week, we sat down with the DoubleZero team to discuss what problem they are solving, their GTM and growth strategy, what PMF looks like, 2Z token utility, what differentiates them from L1s and L2s, and why they opened up their sale to U.S. participants.
Let’s dive in.
- What is DoubleZero, and what problem are you solving?
DoubleZero is a decentralized network infrastructure protocol that aims to increase bandwidth and reduce latency for distributed systems through a two-ring architecture design. The outer ring filters spam transactions (which account for approximately ~70% of blockchain traffic) using specialized hardware like FPGAs, while the inner ring provides high-performance private fiber connections between validators. This solves the fundamental mismatch of running decentralized systems on centralized internet infrastructure, which wasn't designed for the needs of distributed systems. DoubleZero essentially creates what we're calling an "N1" or Network Layer 1 - a purpose-built network foundation for blockchain and other distributed systems.
- Why does the world need a new internet? What’s broken about this one?
The current internet has three critical mismatches for distributed systems: (1) The spam problem: validators spend ~70% of their resources filtering junk transactions; (2) The latency problem: unpredictable routing with high jitter makes consensus unstable; (3) The bandwidth problem: blockchain traffic competes with Netflix streams and YouTube videos on shared pipes. Additionally, the centralized nature of today's internet creates censorship risks and single points of failure for decentralized systems. It fundamentally doesn't make sense for decentralized, distributed systems to be communicating over public internet fiber.
- What does it mean to be an “N1” network, and how is it different from L1s and L2s?
An "N1" (Network Layer 1) is the physical foundation layer beneath blockchain consensus and execution layers. While L1s (like Solana, Ethereum) focus on consensus mechanisms and execution environments, and L2s (like Optimism, zkSync) focus on scaling throughput through rollups, DoubleZero addresses the fundamental network layer that all of these systems communicate through. DoubleZero is the first of its kind as an "N1" – a base layer of neutral and performant physical infrastructure upon which distributed systems can be built. This creates a stack where N1 provides the networking, L1 provides consensus, and L2 provides scaling.
- What role does the 2Z token play in the DoubleZero ecosystem?
The 2Z token underpins the utility, efficiency, and security of the DoubleZero protocol, by aligning incentives between users, contributors, and community members. The 2Z token facilitates value exchange, incentivizes efficiency, and secures the network. First, it is one of the core means of payment in exchange for services. Second, it is carefully allocated to network contributors in exchange for underlying efficiency in their respective contributions to the network. Third, it powers staking, inflationary rewards, and strategic burns that collectively serve to secure the network and defend it from adversarial actors.
- What’s DoubleZero’s go-to-market strategy? What does product-market fit look like for you?
DoubleZero is starting with Solana validators as the initial user base, then expanding to other blockchain ecosystems. The go-to-market follows clearly defined phases: private testnet (Q1-Q2 2025), public testnet (Q2 2025), mainnet launch (Q3 2025), and multitenancy expansion to additional blockchains (Q1 2026). Product-market fit will be achieved when sufficient validator participation creates measurable performance improvements over public internet, creating a network effect where more participation leads to better performance, attracting more users. Performance benefits become significant once a critical mass of validators (particularly across global regions) join the network.
- What is DoubleZero’s business model? How does it grow to a 100x from here?
DoubleZero's business model leverages the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) paradigm, creating a marketplace for underutilized dark fiber. Growth comes from powerful network effects - as more validators join, performance improves for all, attracting more users. The growth path follows: (1) Solana validator adoption; (2) Expansion to RPC providers and MEV systems; (3) Growth to multiple blockchain ecosystems; (4) Extension to non-blockchain distributed systems like CDNs, gaming, and ML training. With ~65% of fiber in the US sitting unused, the economic opportunity to turn dormant infrastructure into revenue-generating assets creates a compelling value proposition and massive growth potential.
- How does DoubleZero’s Token Sale on CoinList work, and what made you decide to open it up to US participants?
The DoubleZero token sale on CoinList prioritizes validators as they are the foundation of the network. Opening it to US accredited investors reflects the goal of ensuring broad ecosystem representation, particularly since many key validators operate in the US. The validator-focused token sale strategy aligns token distribution with those who will actually use the network, rather than speculators. This creates economic alignment where early validators (the backbone of blockchain infrastructure) receive token benefits commensurate with their role in bootstrapping the network. The token sale includes mechanisms to ensure validators can test the network before fully committing.
- What’s your outlook on US crypto over the next 12-24 months? What policies do you want to see?
DoubleZero sees US regulation trending toward greater clarity, though progress remains slow. As an infrastructure protocol rather than a speculative asset, DoubleZero would benefit from regulatory frameworks that distinguish between application and infrastructure layers in blockchain ecosystems. Policies that recognize the role of physical infrastructure in supporting decentralized systems would be beneficial, similar to how internet infrastructure is regulated differently from content platforms. Clear guidance around infrastructure protocols would enable wider adoption among institutional validators and enterprise users.
- For non-validators, what’s the best way to get involved in the DoubleZero community?
Non-validators can participate in several ways: (1) Dark fiber owners can monetize unused capacity by contributing links to the network; (2) Developers can later build applications leveraging DoubleZero's enhanced infrastructure; (3) RPC operators and MEV searchers can utilize the network for improved performance; (4) Community members can join Discord discussions and educational initiatives about network infrastructure; (5) Contributors can provide feedback on network design and implementation. As the project approaches mainnet, additional participation opportunities will become available.
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