Inside Multiverse X: a blockchain supercomputer built for real-world scale
When you think of the world’s fastest Layer 1 blockchain, you might not think Multiverse X—but maybe you should.
Formerly known as Elrond, Multiverse X is engineering what Lucian describes as a blockchain supercomputer—designed not just for speed, but for real-world adoption at global scale.
In this conversation, Lucian sits down with Sam Kamani to talk tech, tradeoffs, and the future of Web3 infrastructure.
The origin story: From Bitcoin to building Elrond
Lucian’s crypto journey started with Bitcoin, but early frustrations with scalability and performance led him to co-found Elrond. Their initial thesis was simple but bold: blockchains should scale like cloud infrastructure. That meant rethinking everything—from consensus to execution to data storage.
The database analogy
Lucian describes blockchain architecture using a surprisingly intuitive analogy:
- Consensus is like the CPU
- State is your RAM
- Disk is the long-term storage (your chain history)
Multiverse X optimizes each of these components with its adaptive state sharding system—allowing the network to process transactions in parallel, just like modern processors.
Andromeda & Supernova: Engineering breakthroughs
Two recent upgrades push the envelope even further:
- Andromeda introduces one-shot finality, meaning transactions are confirmed in a single round—no waiting for confirmations or rollbacks.
- Supernova slashes block times down to 600 milliseconds and aims for 200ms, bringing near real-time performance to the L1 layer.
These aren’t incremental changes. They’re foundational shifts in how blockchains operate—trading the old "trilemma" for a new frontier: scale without sacrificing decentralization.
Real-world use cases (beyond DeFi)
This isn’t theory. Multiverse X is already powering:
- Regulated stablecoins and real-time payments
- Government applications, including tokenized national domains
- High-throughput NFT and DeFi platforms
- Gaming and other interactive Web3 experiences
Lucian makes it clear: they’re not chasing hype. They’re building infrastructure that governments and institutions can rely on.
Lessons learned: If we could do it again...
One of the most honest parts of the conversation? Lucian’s reflection on their go-to-market strategy. If they could do it over, they'd start in the U.S. first, to avoid the fragmented adoption curve that European-based protocols often hit.
Now, they’re doubling down on U.S. expansion—bringing tools, grants, and capital to builders and policymakers who want to push Web3 forward.
Builders wanted: A call to action
Multiverse X isn’t just asking for attention—they’re offering support:
- Growth Games: Incentivized programs for startups
- Launchpad ecosystem: Helping early-stage projects reach users
- Partnerships and funding: From builders to governments
If you're building anything in Web3—especially around DeFi, payments, RWAs, or public infrastructure—they want to talk.
Final thoughts
Multiverse X is proving that it’s possible to rethink blockchain architecture from the ground up—and make it work.
This isn’t about buzzwords or whitepapers. It’s about building a system that performs under real-world constraints, serves actual users, and invites the next generation of developers to dream bigger.
Listen to the full episode with Lucian here:
Spotify → open.spotify.com/episode/0rvtte6MUvSgVnYtDFQNp7
Apple Podcasts → apple.co/3YfP8mT
Learn more:
→ Multiverse X
→ Lucian on X
→ Be a guest on the Web3 with Sam Kamani Podcast
