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Pipe Network Officially Launches Mainnet

On October 8, 2025, Pipe Network, an innovative decentralized content delivery network (CDN) specifically designed for the Solana blockchain, announced the successful launch of its Mainnet. This pivotal step follows a productive testnet phase that began in early 2025, during which the network managed to deliver over 60 petabytes of content while significantly reducing latency by 70 percent compared to traditional CDNs.

The Mainnet launch is supported by the introduction of Pipe's native token, $PIPE, which will serve as a utility token for network services. Pipe Network aims to provide an exceptional service that rivals established players such as Cloudflare, Fastly, and Akamai, especially catering to the needs of heavy content users like Netflix and Amazon Prime. According to David Rhodus, the founder of Permissionless Labs, this transition into Mainnet signifies that their decentralized CDN is ready for widespread use and competitive engagement in the market.

A Robust Network and Key Features

Since the start of its testnet, Pipe Network has captured attention for its powerful capabilities. With a staggering 1 billion files transferred across a global network of about 290,000 Points of Presence (PoP) nodes, the performance indicators speak for themselves. The network has effectively burnt around 2.5 million $PIPE tokens during this testing phase. Some notable features that have been rolled out include:

• - Pipe CDN: The flagship offering which has been actively delivering key Solana data, including network snapshots, and has improved download times by 30% compared to traditional methods. The system can handle extensive graphical data sets and has now added comprehensive archival Solana data.
• - zkTCP and zkQUIC Protocols: Advanced versions of the conventional TCP and QUIC network protocols have been created while using zero-knowledge cryptographic proofs. This innovation allows data transfers to be authenticated without revealing sensitive details, ensuring both security and efficiency.
• - SolanaWave: A sophisticated Solana block explorer API is also part of the offerings, providing developers access to the complete Proof of History data set stored on the Pipe CDN. This facilitates users to check any recorded transactions from the Solana blockchain from its inception.
• - Pipe Firestarter Storage: Complementing the CDN, this storage solution enhances the Pipe Network's capabilities, allowing it to compete effectively with established centralized storage solutions. Within its first month, Firestarter Storage managed to host 1 PB of Solana's full block history.

Future Prospects and Community Engagement

Looking ahead, Pipe Network is exploring partnerships to further improve decentralization and performance. One such collaboration with the Jito Foundation will introduce a liquid stake delegation program, aimed at rewarding active protocol contributors and optimizing bandwidth and uptime across the network.

With plans for additional service offerings and a scheduled PoP Node Upgrade set before Q4, the Pipe Network is positioned to enhance its resilience and expand its feature set, continually providing cutting-edge solutions in the decentralized CDN space.

To stay informed on developments and ensure legitimacy, users are encouraged to follow Pipe Network's announcements on their official social media channels.

For more intricate details, including token information and platform specifics, please visit Pipe Network's website.

About Permissionless Labs

Permissionless Labs is comprised of dedicated experts who contributed to the creation of Pipe Network, leveraging years of experience from AWS's Elemental Cloud. Their aim is to fundamentally shift how content is delivered, effectively harnessing the potential of decentralized networks to increase data access speeds while reducing costs.

The future of content delivery is here with Pipe Network's Mainnet, promising faster, more efficient services for users across the globe.