Psy Protocol Achieves 521,000 TPS on a Proof-of-Work Network, Offers $100,000 Bounty for Verification

ChainCatcher reports that Psy Protocol has achieved 521,000 transactions per second (TPS) on a live proof-of-work network, setting a new record for throughput in a decentralized system. The test was supported by Google Cloud, with all transactions verifiable on-chain; full data and cryptographic proofs have been open-sourced for independent audit. The team stated that this result was achieved without compromising decentralization, security, or privacy, and has offered a $100,000 bounty to any individual or team that can prove the results invalid. Psy Protocol founder Carter Feldman said, “This is not a testnet demo or theoretical calculation—every result is verifiable.” This test demonstrates the infrastructure capability needed for future AI agent economies, enabling high-frequency micropayments, continuous clearing markets, and large-scale AI collaboration. Psy Protocol overcomes traditional blockchain throughput bottlenecks through a parallel state architecture, client-generated proofs, recursive zero-knowledge proofs, and horizontal scaling design. Full verification data and methodology have been open-sourced; users can access them here to verify.