Xandeum sees the potential in blockchain and big data. It created a platform that uses Solana to deliver big data capacity to independent devs all over the world. Xandeum leads the industry with its scalable Solana-based blockchain storage.
Next-gen blockchains will grow into a totally decentralized world computer. Solana could be one of the platforms that makes this goal a reality. Devs can create a new generation of dApps – but they will need the storage to make it happen. Xandeum makes it all possible.
With great data storage tools, Xandeum is a leading company in the Solana development space. Let’s learn more about what Xandeum offers for Solana.
What is Xandeum?
Xandeum’s core product makes Solana a lot more useful. Called ‘buckets’, Xandeum created a system that allows devs to leverage Xandeum-enabled RPC nodes to command exabytes of storage if needed. Of course, devs can use less storage if needed – but the sky’s the limit with this amazing Solana development tool.
Basically, with these buckets, Solana dApps (or other applications) can access as much storage as they need. Xandeum achieves this goal by creating new primitives on the Solana blockchain and its own way of using nodes.
New Tools For Data
Xandeum introduced three new primitives for Solana smart contract devs. They are Poke, Peek and prove. The tools make it easier to leverage the blockchain for data storage solutions.
Here is what these new primitives are all about:
- Poke: Transfers (or copies) data from a Solana account into a specified bucket at a specified position.
- Peek: Reads data from a bucket and stores it in a Solana account.
- Prove: Ensures the data’s integrity through cryptographic proofs.
All of these tasks are done on Xandeum-enabled RPC nodes, and validated by Solana validators with the Xandeum Program. Basically, Xandeum leverages the power of Solana for a new generation of devs who need access to reliable, decentralized data storage solutions.
Solana devs can store loads of data on-chain – but it won’t slow down the network!
pNodes and vNodes
Xandeum knows that it isn’t realistic to store huge amounts of data on every Solana node. It would make the network unusable. So it created a new way to store data on the Solana blockchain.
With provider nodes and validator nodes – or pNodes and vNodes – devs can create the level of data redundancy they need. A normal Solana account’s data will be stored on every node – around 2000 at the moment – with pNodes – devs can choose how many pNodes store dApp data.
The vNode network uses modified Xandeum-Solana validator software – so data is safe. With a custom network, the main Solana blockchain isn’t going to be overrun with data – ensuring a stable environment for all the users.
What Can You Do With Xandeum?
Blockchain uses are growing all the time. Solana is a top-tier blockchain and Xandeum opens up the possibility of storing huge amounts of data in a Solana-native format. Dapp devs no longer need to worry about how to integrate smart-contracts and data storage on-chain.
In addition, there are no worries when it comes to large amounts of data bogging down the blockchain. Even with high-traffic data-intensive dApps, the Solana blockchain will never suffer. With Xandeum, Solana could be used for enterprise level smart-contract based applications.
The Solana-native Xandeum architecture is made to work flawlessly with the entire Solana network. The Solana validators which are non-Xandeum aware won’t be bothered by operations that are created for Xandeum-enabled RPC nodes. It’s the best of both worlds.
Successful Liquid Staking Launch
The XAND token is the governance token for the Xandeum DAO. It operates with a liquid staking protocol that just saw a wildly successful launch. Today, more than $7 million is staked, and is delivering double digit interest to the staking pool.
Xandeum liquid staking offers:
- MEV Rewards
- Block Rewards
- Storage Rewards
- XAND Token
Stakers are pain in XAND tokens. The staking pool delegates to validators in the Xandeum storage layer, meaning they get extra storage rewards on top of the normal staking benefits. Solana is growing fast, and XAND is clearly popular – offering both rewards, and technological innovation.
Great Addition to SOL Ecosystem
Blockchains should thrive on technological innovation. Xandeum is a realistic solution for the blockchain trilemma of challenges.
Growing to Exabytes
Bitcoin is great but it will never be the world computer that Solana could become. Xandeum’s unique take on data scalability makes enterprise-level database systems a possibility on the Solana blockchain. With the platform, systems that operate on Solana could scale their data to exabytes or even more should the need exist.
Decentralized systems offer massive advantages for access and reliability – but scaling the data storage for a public blockchain isn’t easy. Xandeum changes that – and offers blue sky potential for Solana devs that need to think big.
Native Smart Contract Functionality
Xandeum operates at the smart contract level – directly on the Solana blockchain. With this architecture, the platform offers scalable storage without plugging into third-party solutions that eat up resources – and add complexity. Not only is this great for devs, it also makes the Solana ecosystem stronger by offering a powerful tool that other ecosystems lack.
Random Access to Data
Xandeum’s platform offers random access to data, which is essential for a range of applications that need to access specific data efficiently. Databases, real-time analytics, and interactive content, and more all need random access, not file-level access.
Strong Solana Ecosystem
The Xandeum storage fees are in SOL, which helps the entire Solana ecosystem to grow. The Xandeum Program accrues these fees into a Fee Distribution Account per validator, per epoch. Both stakers and pNodes can gain from this system.
Xandeum uses SPL-Stakepool, a Smart Contract that has been proven safe by at least 9 audits, and handled billions in TVL without any issues. With all the use cases, the platform will create loads of rewards once it is fully embraced by markets.
The team at Xandeum is composed of forward thinking devs who see the potential of Solana and decentralized blockchains. It is dedicated to making blockchain work with big data – in a way that supports the entire Solana ecosystem.
Liquid Staking Pool is Live
The Xandeum Liquid Staking Pool is live, and has already attracted millions of dollars in TVL. The XAND token is also trading, making the blockchain totally accessible to investors. The ecosystem also attracted devnet validators, investors, and enthusiasts – so it can grow with the Solana ecosystem.
Xandeum has already raised $2.9 million of funding to support its development, and is well placed to continue growing in 2025 and beyond.
Xandeum Continues Developing Great Ideas
The scalable and secure storage Xandeum offers will support the development of decentralized applications (dApps) built on Solana. In addition, the smart contract integration will work flawlessly with Solana smart contracts – making it the go-to option for Solana dApp development.
Xandeum’s storage solution is cost-effective, and is based on a dynamic auction system, giving it a fair pricing model for anyone in the ecosystem.
With great tools, and a solid architecture, Xandeum is a leading company in the Solana development space. It is in a great position to help the Solana ecosystem grow – and give devs the right tools for storing big data on the blockchain.
