DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Data Center Liquid Cooling Market – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Product, Application, and Country Analysis – Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The global data center liquid cooling market, valued at $5.65 billion in 2024, is expected to reach $48.42 billion by 2034, exhibiting a robust CAGR of 23.96% during the forecast period 2024-2034.

The data center liquid cooling market has been experiencing rapid growth, driven by the rising demand for energy-efficient and sustainable cooling solutions to support high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and hyperscale data centers. Key drivers include the proliferation of advanced technologies such as immersion and direct-to-chip cooling, which offer superior thermal efficiency and reduced power consumption compared to traditional air cooling systems.

Regulatory pressures to reduce carbon footprints and achieve net-zero goals are encouraging adoption alongside advancements in liquid cooling systems that facilitate higher server densities and operational reliability. Industry players are innovating with sustainable cooling fluids and scalable solutions tailored to emerging AI workloads and 5G applications.

However, challenges such as high implementation costs and limited standardization persist. Despite these obstacles, liquid cooling remains essential for addressing the growing heat densities of modern IT infrastructure while promoting sustainability and optimizing performance, solidifying its position as a transformative technology in data center operations.

This market analysis encompasses detailed insights into applications, products, and regional dynamics, highlighting drivers, restraints, and opportunities in key regions such as the U.S., Germany, and South Korea. The study provides a comprehensive perspective on the market’s development and growth potential by leveraging in-depth research and predictive models. The focus on sustainability, coupled with innovation in cooling technologies, positions liquid cooling as a pivotal factor in modernizing data center operations globally

Market Segmentation

IT and Telecom to Lead the Market (by End User)

The IT and telecom segment is set to dominate the data center liquid cooling market, driven by its critical role in managing substantial data volumes generated by data-intensive applications. The adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G, 6G, AI, and virtual reality has spurred demand for efficient data transmission and processing. As the backbone of modern economies, the IT and telecom industry supports low-latency requirements and massive data generation. Additionally, the BFSI sector shift toward paperless operations further amplifies demand for data centers, enhancing the need for liquid cooling technologies.

Hyperscale Data Center to Lead the Market (by Data Center)

The hyperscale data center segment is set to lead the data center liquid cooling market, driven by its critical role in supporting cloud services and computing applications. The increasing shift from physical to cloud computing has significantly boosted demand for hyperscale facilities. Major players such as Alibaba, Microsoft, and Google have already adopted advanced liquid cooling technologies, setting industry benchmarks and driving further growth. This trend underscores hyperscale data centers’ dominance in meeting rising demands for energy-efficient and scalable cooling solutions.

Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHX) to Lead the Market (by Solution)

The rear door heat exchanger segment is set to dominate the data center liquid cooling market from 2024 to 2034 due to advancements in cooling technology that enhance efficiency and sustainability. These systems effectively utilize server-generated heat to reduce energy consumption, offering superior energy efficiency compared to direct cooling methods. Studies, such as those from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, highlight their ability to eliminate hot spots, ensure uniform temperature distribution, and optimize IT performance. This precise cooling solution aligns with the growing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable data center operations.

Recent developments in the data center liquid cooling market:

• In August 2023, Boyd collaborated with NVIDIA and the Department of Energy on the COOLERCHIPS program to reduce data center cooling energy consumption to less than 5% of total energy use.
• In November 2023, nVent showcased its advanced liquid cooling portfolio, including row-based liquid-to-air heat rejection units and rear door air-to-liquid heat exchangers. These modular solutions enable hyperscale data centers to meet growing cooling demands without extensive infrastructure upgrades.
• At the Supercomputing Conference 2024 (SC24) in November 2024, JETCOOL Technologies Inc. unveiled its SmartPlate cooling technology and a 300kW coolant distribution unit (CDU), enabling seamless scalability up to 2.1MW for hyperscale AI workloads. This collaboration with Flex emphasizes the integration of the company’s microconvective cooling with Flex’s manufacturing capabilities, offering purpose-built solutions for AI and HPC applications.

Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis

This report formulates a strong competitive strategy designed for the data center liquid cooling market. It assesses key market players, suggests differentiation tactics, and provides guidance for maintaining a competitive edge. By following these strategic directives, companies can effectively position themselves against competitors, ensuring long-term success and profitability in a rapidly evolving market.

Some of the prominent names in the Data Center Liquid Cooling Market include:

• Asetek
• Asperitas
• Chilldyne
• Coolit Systems
• DCX
• GRC
• Iceotope
• LiquidStack Holding
• Submer
• Vertiv Group
• ZutaCore
• Coolcentric
• Midas Immersion Cooling
• Motivair Corporation
• PEZY Computing
• Mikros Technologies
• Nortek Air Solutions
• TMGcore
• Koolance
• Firmus Technologies
• Shenzhen MicroBT Electronics Technology Co.
• LiquidCool Solutions
• Rittal
• Accelsius
• Legrand
• STULZ
• Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co.
• Werner Finley
• Boyd
• Danfoss
• nVent
• Alfa Laval
• Kelvion Holding
• FogHashing
• Super Micro Computer
• JETCOOL Technologies

Key Attributes:

Key Topics Covered:

1 Market: Industry Outlook

1.1 Trends: Current and Future Impact Assessment

1.1.1 Trends Shaping Data Center Liquid Cooling Market

1.1.2 Efficient Cooling Systems

1.1.3 Renewable Energy for Data Centers

1.1.4 Rising Demand for Edge Computing

1.1.5 Increased Interest in High-Performance Gaming and Bitcoin Mining Applications

1.1.6 Increased Data Requirements

1.1.7 Surge in Investments toward Data Center Cooling Innovations

1.1.8 Data Center Power Consumption Scenario

1.1.9 Other Industrial Trends

1.1.9.1 HPC Cluster Developments

1.1.9.2 Blockchain Initiatives

1.1.9.3 Super Computing

1.1.9.4 Impact of Server/Rack Density

1.2 Supply Chain Overview

1.3 Research and Development Review

1.4 Regulatory Landscape

1.5 Stakeholder Analysis

1.6 Case Studies

1.6.1 Immersion Cooling Technology

• Revolutionizing Data Center Efficiency: Two-Phase Liquid Immersion Cooling at Quincy, Washington
• Advancing Data Center Cooling Efficiency: The University of Leeds’ Adoption of Fully Immersed Liquid-Cooled Servers
• PeaSoup Cloud: Pioneering Eco-Friendly Cloud Services with Immersion Cooling Technology
• HYDRA Immersion Cooling: Revolutionizing Data Centre Efficiency and Sustainability
• Advancing Thermal Efficiency: The Role of Liquid Immersion Cooling in Future Data Centers
• Transforming Data Centers: Enhanced Efficiency with GRC’s CarnotJet System
• Revolutionizing HPC: Magma Supercomputer and Advanced Liquid Cooling at LLNL
• Revolutionizing HPC Efficiency: Shell IT’s Immersion Cooling Deployment with Penguin Solutions and AMD
• Revolutionizing Data Center Cooling: OVHcloud’s Single-Phase Immersion Technology
• Optimizing Immersion Phase-Change Cooling for Data Center Liquid Cooling Market
• Revolutionizing Digital Payments with Liquid Cooling: A Sustainable Path to High-Performance Computing
• Transforming Supercomputing with Immersion Cooling: TACC’s Lonestar6 Journey
• Empowering Scientific Advancements with Immersion Cooling: PIC’s Success Story
• Advancing Data Center Cooling Efficiency: KAORI and MIVOLT’s Immersion Cooling Solution
• Empowering Reliance Jio’s Mobile Edge Compute with Immersion Cooling
• Advancing High-Density Compute with Immersion Cooling
• Driving Efficiency and Sustainability with Liquid Immersion Cooling
• Enhancing Mining Efficiency with FogHashing’s Immersion Cooling Solution
• Optimizing High-Performance Computing with Immersion Cooling Technology
• Advancing Data Center Sustainability with Two-Phase Immersion Cooling

1.6.2 Other Liquid Cooling Technology

• Case Study 1: Capital Expense Comparison – Facility and IT Load for Both Air-Cooled and Liquid-Cooled Data Center
• Case Study 2: Colovore Implements Liquid Cooling Solution, Offering Rack Capacities of up to 50 kW

1.7 Startup Landscape

1.8 Market Dynamics Overview

1.8.1 Market Drivers

• Increasing Data Center Spending
• Growing Need for Hyperscale Data Centers
• Reduction in Operational Costs

1.8.2 Market Restraints

• High Investment Costs
• Alternative Technologies Existing in the Market

1.8.3 Market Opportunities

• Retrofitting Opportunities
• Heat Repurposing from Liquid-Cooled Data Centers
• Growth in Penetration Rate of Internet and Cloud Services

1.9 Data Center Dielectric Fluid Market Outlook

1.9.1 Selection Criteria for Dielectric Fluid for Data Center Immersion Cooling

1.9.2 Comparative Analysis for Different Liquid Cooling Technologies

1.9.3 Comparative Analysis for Dielectric Fluids

1.9.3.1 Rising Dielectric Fluid Usage Amid the Emergence of Liquid Cooling Trends

1.9.3.1.1 Comparison between Air and Liquid Cooling Technology

1.9.3.1.2 Green Innovation in Dielectric Fluids: Plant-Based Cooling Solutions for Data Centers and Crypto Mining Facilities

1.10 Impact of PFAS Ban on the Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Outlook

1.11 Historical Analysis of Liquid Cooling Deployment across Global Data Centers, 2018-2023

1.12 New Data Center Trends toward Adoption of Liquid Cooling, 2024-2034

1.13 Impact of Rising Rack Density on Data Center Liquid Cooling

2 Application

2.1 Application Segmentation

2.1.1 Application Summary

2.2 Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market (by Application)

2.2.1 Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market (by End-Use Industry)

2.2.2 Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market (by Data Center)

2.2.2.1 Hyperscale Data Center

2.2.2.2 Enterprise Data Center

2.2.2.3 Colocation Data Center

3 Products

3.1 Product Segmentation

3.2 Product Summary

3.3 Global Data Center Liquid Cooling Market (by Solution)

3.3.1 Rear Door Heat Exchangers (RDHX)

3.3.2 Direct Cooling

3.3.2.1 Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling System

3.3.2.2 Immersion Cooling System

3.3.2.2.1 Single-Phase Immersion Cooling

3.3.2.2.2 Two-Phase Immersion Cooling

4 Regions

4.1 Regional Summary

4.2 North America

4.3 Europe

4.4 U.K.

4.5 Asia-Pacific

4.6 China

4.7 Rest-of-the-World

5 Competitive Benchmarking & Company Profiles

5.1 Strategic Initiatives, 2020-2024

5.2 Market Share

5.3 Company Profiles

• Asetek
• Asperitas
• Chilldyne
• Coolit Systems
• DCX
• GRC
• Iceotope
• LiquidStack Holding
• Submer
• Vertiv Group Corp.
• ZutaCore
• Coolcentric
• Midas Immersion Cooling
• Motivair Corporation
• PEZY Computing
• Mikros Technologies
• Nortek Air Solutions
• TMGcore
• Koolance
• Firmus Technologies
• Shenzhen MicroBT Electronics Technology Co.
• LiquidCool Solutions
• Rittal
• Accelsius
• Legrand
• STULZ
• Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co.
• Werner Finley
• Boyd
• Danfoss
• nVent
• Alfa Laval
• Kelvion Holding
• FogHashing
• Super Micro Computer
• JETCOOL Technologies

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The relationship will help enterprises in Australia provide required climate-related reporting, including greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain

NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, and OpenEngagement, an independent stakeholder engagement and corporate governance advisory firm, today announced a relationship to help Australian companies navigate and comply with the country’s new mandatory climate reporting requirements.

The relationship will leverage UL Solutions’ expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG) advisory services, data management and software solutions, including the UL Solutions ULTRUS software portfolio, encompassing centralized and unified digital offerings to help customers manage regulatory, supply chain and sustainability challenges. OpenEngagement will provide strategic guidance and support to customers throughout the reporting process, helping them to address climate-related risks and opportunities.

“Strong ESG performance is now a strategic imperative for long-term business success,” said Ken Wilson, Australasia regional director at UL Solutions. “With the new climate law in Australia, the evolving regulations, like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and a dynamic global ESG landscape, organizations must demonstrate transparency, attract responsible investors and build sustainable operations. Our new relationship with OpenEngagment will allow us to serve customers better and further complement our comprehensive suite of ESG verification services and software, including our UL 360 ESG data management software, part of ULTRUS software, that helps businesses simplify the complexities of ESG excellence.”

Australia’s recent passage of the Treasury Laws Amendment bill introduces mandatory climate-related reporting for large and medium-sized companies, including disclosures on climate-related risks and opportunities and greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain. This legislation marks a significant step toward enhancing climate transparency and accountability in the Australian market.

“OpenEngagement is thrilled to be chosen as UL Solutions’ strategic partner for ESG and sustainability reporting in Australia,” said Brendan Henry, CEO of OpenEngagement. “We founded OpenEngagement on the premise that we would only offer solutions that provide real value to our customers. With the 2025 enactment of mandatory climate-related reporting requirements, the combination of the award-winning UL 360 ESG data management software and proven pre-assurance methodologies provides an impactful solution.”

UL Solutions also delivers enterprise sustainability services and other verification-related services, such as environmental product declarations and zero-waste-to-landfill claim validation services.

UL Solutions’ ESG advisory and assurance services recently earned the company recognition as an Innovator in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services 2024 report for strong technical expertise in assurance over environmental metrics — particularly carbon emissions — as well as a comprehensive portfolio of assurance services and support for manufacturing firms with complex supply chains. In addition, the ULTRUS software platform, which also provides environmental, health and safety (EHS) services, earned recognition in the Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2025 report — the first time as a unified software platform — for helping companies meet the increasing demand of ESG and sustainability regulations and providing scalable tools to help large enterprises tackle global compliance challenges.

About UL Solutions

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection, and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Solutions Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

About OpenEngagement

OpenEngagement is an independent stakeholder engagement and corporate governance advisory firm based in Sydney, Australia, and is prominent throughout Australasia.

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DeFi Uncovered: Navigating the Shadows of Decentralized Finance

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Nowadays, with e-commerce being the norm, social media is crucial for obtaining these data points. As the saying goes, data is the new oil.

Social media platforms have become invaluable tools for new businesses, helping build brand awareness and engage with customers.  This provides companies with a valuable database of customer preferences.

However, without proper safeguards, the social media channels that drive growth can expose sensitive data and open the door to risks.

In this blog, we offer expert advice on safeguarding sensitive data on social platforms, empowering startups to navigate these challenges while building lasting customer relationships.

Understanding Data Privacy in Social Media

January 28th was Data Privacy Day, and as Forbes mentions, companies must adopt a ‘Privacy By Design’ approach. A culture of data privacy in social media protects a company’s business and helps build trust with customers.

Even a single breach by hackers can damage reputations and lead to costly legal consequences. For instance, Harvard Business Review reports that data breaches cost companies millions annually, not to mention the long-term damage to brand reputation.

Startups must adopt a proactive approach. This begins with accessing the data they collect through social media channels and ensuring the security of customer information.

This means ensuring that social media data, such as profile details and behavioral patterns, is handled securely and responsibly.

Social Media and Data Misuse

Recent studies have unveiled a concerning issue with data privacy and social media. Social media apps like Instagram and TikTok have been responsible for the misuse of consumer data.

The Instagram lawsuits, for instance, argue that companies like Meta indulged in data exploitation and privacy breaches. They also mention how the youth are being manipulated by tweaking algorithms in order to make the platforms addictive.

This highlights the pressing need for more responsible digital practices, especially as social media continues to play a central role in shaping the perceptions and well-being of today’s youth.

Best Practices for Safeguarding Data on Social Media

According to Forbes, bot attacks have doubled in 2023, and cyber attacks will continue to increase every year. To navigate these risks, startups have to adopt some best practices as recommended by experts:

Adopt a Comprehensive Data Strategy

The first step in protecting customer information is developing a comprehensive and strong data strategy. The startup needs to map out all data flows, starting with collection, storage, and finally disposal. This audits the entire flow and helps identify vulnerabilities.

Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit and use cloud storage solutions to ensure that the data remains protected from unauthorized access.

Transparency To Consumers For Data Usage

A 2023 Statista survey found that 39 percent of consumers who get clear information on data usage trust the company more. Startups must clearly communicate what data is being collected, how it is used, and the safeguards in place to protect that information.

Clear Social Media Policies

Creating clear policies on social media is crucial to defining what data can be shared and how it should be handled.

Training employees on these policies can help prevent data leaks and ensure that social media remains a safe channel for consumers.

Adopt Security Measures

It is crucial to empower users to manage their digital footprints. This can be achieved by educating them about best practices for data protection. Tools like password managers, VPNs, and encrypted messaging apps are imperative.

Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) to strengthen access controls by requiring multiple forms of verification before granting access to sensitive data. MFA is already a popular method among social media users to restrict unauthorized account access.

Implement Advanced Monitoring Tools

Startups must implement technology that provides real-time alerts of any detected suspicious activities. This would help startups respond quickly to potential threats.

According to Forbes, real-time data monitoring and analysis are critical investments for startups that want to minimize fraud.

Legal Insights and Industry Best Practices

Legal considerations are crucial in data privacy, especially in today’s highly regulated environment.

Startups must be aware of the potential legal problems of inadequate data protection on social media. Stringent privacy measures are needed to avoid costly litigation and damage to reputation.

Many startups underestimate the importance of a comprehensive data privacy framework and user safety. TruLaw observes that social media algorithms are manipulated using customer data, resulting in unsafe content for users.

By integrating best practices early and ensuring their users are protected, businesses can preempt issues before they escalate.

The Future of Data Privacy in Social Media for Startups

The landscape of data privacy is evolving every day, and new regulations and technologies are shaping the future. AI and machine learning are technologies that must be adopted to stay ahead.

A Forrester study found that 40 percent of organizations will combine data insights with AI. Startups that aim to grow cannot afford to miss the new data privacy tools that AI offers.

As new technologies emerge and regulatory landscapes shift, staying ahead in data privacy will be key to long-term success.

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Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing the financial industry by enhancing fraud detection

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For decades, finance functions and treasury teams stared down tedious, manual and repetitive workflows.

But today’s financial landscape is in constant motion. Rising regulatory pressures, unpredictable global economic conditions and evolving business models mean finance teams face new, more complex challenges. Traditional tools and manual processes are quickly and increasingly proving insufficient to keep up with the demands of real-time reporting, fraud prevention and strategic decision-making.

Enter artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain: two technologies that are rapidly evolving, and in blockchain’s sense maturing, to meet the growing demands of finance teams and treasury functions across industries.

For finance teams, AI is more than just a buzzword — it’s an operational game-changer. By enabling automation and data-driven insights, AI systems and applications within accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) workflows helps allow CFOs and treasurers to focus on high-level strategies instead of drowning in spreadsheets and manual reconciliations.

While AI drives automation and analytics, blockchain brings a critical layer of trust and transparency to finance operations. At the same time, digital assets like stablecoins can increasingly offer treasury teams the capability to optimize cross-border payments and provide alternative payment solutions, such as for complex commercial transactions or within regions with less stable fiat currencies.

Together, these two buzzy technologies are working to prove their mettle as strategic enablers of growth, efficiency and control in an increasingly complex financial world.

Unlocking Strategic Advantages for Finance Teams

With the news that RLUSD, the USD-pegged stablecoin launched by Ripple, has received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and Tuesday (Dec. 17) becomes available for use, the applications of blockchain-based treasury innovations are top of mind for finance teams looking toward a more efficient and transparent financial future.

By combining the stability of traditional currencies with the accessibility and borderless nature of blockchain networks, stablecoins represent a transactional bridge between traditional methods and newer processes.

After all, throughout history enterprises have been bringing in computers to drive productivity. Blockchain and AI are just the latest iteration of the computational processes and systems long relied upon to drive operational leverage.

“In five years, we might have a blockchain or state-machine capability where financial institutions involved in a transaction can look at that common state and use it as a source of truth to update their own balance sheets,” Tony McLaughlin, emerging payments at Citi Services, told PYMNTS.

Last month, Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN) connected to J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments to streamline cross-border B2B transactions.

Of course, regulatory clarity sits at the center of the convergence of crypto and traditional finance functions.

Read more: 3 Ways AI Moves B2B Tech From Reactionary to Anticipatory

How AI Is Giving Back Office Operations a Boost

Ultimately, as blockchain and AI reshape financial and payments processes, the role of finance leaders is evolving as well.

“The middle to back office, they’re no longer just a cost center. They’re a value-added partner for everybody within the business,” Meghan Oakes, vice president of customer success at FIS, told PYMNTS. “There are many different aspects of that middle to back office that are now at the forefront of how companies operate …Right now, 20% to 40% of businesses have just started to touch AI. It’s going to accelerate and become table stakes.”

With the news that Google on Friday (Dec. 13) unveiled a platform that provides artificial intelligence agents and AI-powered search to enterprises, the technology’s capacity as a change agent within finance teams is just beginning.

“Many treasurers are thinking, ‘Well, how can I extract that last ounce of juice from my financial ecosystem?’” Ambrish Bansal, global head of liquidity and cash concentration products for the Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions business, told PYMNTS.

AI helps eliminate human error and subjectivity in financial planning. By analyzing both structured data (like P&L statements) and unstructured data (market reports, news), AI models can work to deliver accurate forecasts, helping businesses plan for growth or downturns with confidence.

Among the innovations shared by experts in “Outlook 2030: How Platforms and Networks Will Power the Future of Business Payments,” a PYMNTS eBook, five AI-driven advances stood out: cash flow forecasting, the automation of repetitive tasks, smarter fraud prevention, personalized experiences and unlocking data for richer insights.

As the PYMNTS Intelligence report “60 CFOs Can’t Be Wrong … AI Can Help Accounts Payable” reveals, the effective and responsible integration of AI into financial workflows is just beginning. And the future is bright.

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Despite upgrades, such as Dencun, activity has shifted from the main Ethereum network to its layer 2’s, which is detrimental to the blockchain’s growth, the report said. The network’s latest upgrade, Pectra, is likely to happen in early April.

“Competitive pressures have led some decentralized applications (dapps) to migrate from Ethereum to other application-specific chains for better performance,” analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou wrote.

Examples include decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as Uniswap, dYdX and Hyperliquid, the bank said.

Uniswap’s upcoming move to Unichain is important because it is one of Ethereum’s “largest gas consuming protocols,” and its migration could result in a significant loss to the network’s fee pool, the bank noted.

JPMorgan said this trend of dapps moving to other layer 2s or alternative layer 1s could negatively impact Ethereum by lessening activity on the main network, which could result in lower transaction fees and validator revenue.

Layers 2s are separate blockchains built on top of layer 1s, or the base layer, that reduce bottlenecks with scaling and data. In terms of supply, this could make ether inflationary as “fewer transactions imply reduced token burning,” the authors wrote.

The bank noted that Ethereum’s growth is behind that of competitors such as Solana, which saw a surge in activity linked to memecoins.

The Ethereum ecosystem still dominates the stablecoin, decentralized finance (DeFi) and tokenization spaces in spite of these challenges, the bank said.

The network could see increased institutional demand from tokenization enterprises but “competition from other networks is likely to remain intense in the foreseeable future,” the report added.

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$700 Million and Counting Already Bridged to AO Protocol

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AO, a revolutionary platform for decentralized computing, launches its mainnet today following a highly successful testnet phase, with key milestones including:

• Over $700 million pre-bridged to the AO testnet prior to launch.
• More than 1.5 billion messages processed on the AO testnet.
• Over 100 projects already integrated on the AO protocol, spanning decentralized exchanges, Web3 games, and more.
• A fair launch distribution model, awarding 100% of AO tokens to users who deposited assets to the testnet and Arweave token holders.

“AO is not just a smart contract platform; it’s a decentralized supercomputer,” said Sam Williams, founder of AO and Arweave. “Combined with Arweave, AO’s architecture has the potential to radically change how we interact and transact on the web.”

AO’s Breakthrough Capabilities:

• Infinite Parallel Processing: AO enables the simultaneous execution of unlimited parallel processes. Each smart contract operates as its own parallel “blockchain,” providing the throughput necessary to support internet-scale applications.
• Enhanced Security with TEEs: AO leverages Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) for hardware-level security and private computation, enabling secure dApps without the overhead of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) or Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs).
• Unprecedented Smart Contract Data Capacity: AO smart contracts can be as large as standard computer programs, even supporting the on-chain execution of full Large Language Models (LLMs)—a Web3 first—with native access to all data stored on Arweave, which serves as AO’s permanent hard drive.
• Self-Waking Contracts: AO smart contracts can be programmed to execute autonomously, facilitating the development of self-operating applications and supporting AO’s growing ecosystem of autonomous AI agents.
• Modular Architecture: AO’s ultra-flexible design empowers developers to customize and extend the computer to meet their specific project requirements.

Fusing Blockchain and the Web: AO-Core

AO-Core, the core protocol of AO, embeds verifiable, cryptographically linked computation directly into HTTP. This means every HTTP request—from loading a webpage to executing complex computations—becomes a potential AO transaction. AO-Core is built on the web’s native standards, HTTP3 and the HTTP signed messages, and transforms them into a decentralized computational platform, addressing the scalability and trust limitations of centralized systems. AO-Core embeds verifiable proofs of the correctness of online results, offering attestations of trustworthiness similar to the familiar padlock icon for secure connections.

Harnessing the Web’s Immense Network Effects

AO uniquely leverages the vast network effects of the existing web infrastructure. By building upon established standards like HTTP Signed Messages, AO taps into a network far larger than any individual blockchain. Existing web infrastructure, like Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), can now function as AO-Core state resolvers, dramatically increasing efficiency and scalability.

Enhanced Security with TEEs: Enabling Private Computation

AO offers a flexible security model, including execution inside TEEs, providing hardware-level security for private computations. This approach achieves high verifiability without the performance overhead of traditional methods like FHE and ZKPs. This trust-minimized verifiable infrastructure allows developers to run any application in a secure and transparent manner. TEEs enable secure decentralized exchanges, private voting systems, and confidential smart contracts.

Fair Launch Tokenomics: A Foundation for Equitable Growth

AO’s tokenomics are designed for fairness and long-term sustainability. A 100% fair launch, with a total supply of 21 million tokens and a continuous release mechanism, ensures equal access on equal terms. Arweave holders are eligible for AO tokens, recognizing Arweave’s crucial role in providing permanent storage.

Introducing the Permaweb Index (pi): Simplifying Access and Fueling Ecosystem Growth

The Permaweb Index (pi) is designed to simplify user interaction with the permaweb by providing a single, accessible entry point to this decentralized ecosystem. Pi offers a diversified collection of assets, including:

• AR (Arweave): Representing the foundational layer of permanent storage.
• AO: Providing exposure to the core computational layer.
• Fair-Launch Ecosystem Projects: Including promising projects built on the permaweb, fostering innovation and growth.

Key Features of the Permaweb Index:

• Automated Access to all Permaweb Tokens: Pi offers a single point of access to a range of key assets within the permaweb, reducing the complexity of managing multiple tokens.
• Automated Rebalancing: An autonomous on-chain agent dynamically manages the Index allocations to reflect the community’s sentiment regarding token values.
• Fair Launch Participation: The Index participates in fair launches of new permaweb projects, further diversifying its holdings and supporting ecosystem growth while giving holders access to the newest and most exciting projects automatically.
• Passive Indexing and Active Delegation: Users can choose to passively hold pi for diversified exposure or actively delegate their future yield.

“The Permaweb Index (pi) represents a critical step towards building a unified economic base of the permaweb,” said Williams. “By bridging the computational and storage layers, pi creates a cohesive ecosystem that fosters innovation and accelerates the growth of decentralized applications.”

About Forward Research

Forward Research is a venture protocol development company dedicated to growing the permaweb ecosystem. We are building towards a vision of a truly decentralized web, where user rights are immutably protected and software and data is permanent.

Founded and led by Sam Williams, the founder of the Arweave and AO protocols, Forward Research looks to incubate projects that expand permaweb adoption and use cases. We believe that the permaweb’s unique approach to data storage and its potential for creating truly decentralized applications will revolutionize the way we interact with the internet.

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