🌏Scalability

Utilizing the Telepathy Protocol's Integration of BTC and ETH

The Telepathy Protocol adopts a simple yet effective approach by using Bitcoin for Data Availability (DA) and Ethereum for Attestation.

This combination brings the best of both worlds: it leverages Bitcoin's robust and reliable system for handling data availability without overloading its network. Meanwhile, Ethereum's attestation feature enhances the usability and efficiency of the system. This integration ensures high security from BTC and improved functionality and ease of use from ETH, making the Telepathy Protocol a practical solution.

How Telepathy is Scalable?

Approximately one percent of the human population may possess tetrachromatic vision, a rare trait wherein their eyes harbor four types of cone cells— one more than the average human, rendering them sensitive to ultraviolet light. This unique ability allows them to perceive a spectrum of light extending well beyond the conventional range.

In a parallel analogy, Telepathy emerges as the "tetrachromatic vision" protocol within the blockchain realm. Its indexing network possesses the remarkable capability to "see" across all inscription spectra on the chain. Functioning as an indexer, Telepathy seamlessly extends its reach beyond the BRC-20 protocol, encompassing a diverse array of protocols such as SRC-20, ARC-20, ETHS, SPL20, ACST, Tonano, and more.

At its core, the essence of an indexer lies in parsing the messages embedded within these inscriptions. Empowered by substantial computing prowess and a stable network environment, our indexing network stands poised to effortlessly accommodate nearly all mentioned inscriptions and those yet to surface.

For novel inscription protocols seeking indexing services through Telepathy, the requirement is to remit network fees in the form of $PATH. These funds, in turn, contribute to the future reward reserve for pillars and Hermits.

This external scalability of Telepathy is not static; rather, it evolves in tandem with the continuous progression of inscriptions and smart contracts, solidifying its role as a permanent infrastructure within the expansive realm of inscriptions.

TVM: An Inverse Smart Contract Omnichain Scaling Solution

Telepathy is introducing an alternative to the more traditional smart-contract-based scaling and programmability solution - TVM.

Inscriptions essentially function as 'notes' on the blockchain, and reading and parsing their contents are foundational for all inscription transactions on-chain. Telepathy, being an indexing network protocol and not an application, utilizes an off-chain virtual machine known as ‘TVM,’ which can be easily deployed to Pillar Nodes.

With TVM, applications based on Ordinals can seamlessly run on it, functioning similarly to applications on the EVM. Although the outputs of TVM follow a ‘created off-chain, verified on-chain’ approach, as opposed to the ‘created on-chain, verified on-chain’ doctrine of smart contracts, the validated results of TVM remain trustworthy. Hermits play a crucial role in validating the outputs of TVM, ensuring their reliability.

TVM can be considered a scaling solution for Bitcoin and other supported networks without introducing additional vulnerabilities associated with cross-chain bridges, liquidity fragmentation, or the need for extra user onboarding efforts.