AtlantisChain, the Layer-0 public blockchain boasting 3.6 million transactions per second (TPS) and a 0.031-second block time, has surpassed 600 million blocks as of January 15, 2026. This milestone comes just 48 days after it was recognized as the world's fastest blockchain in November 2025, a feat covered by over 400 media outlets across 51 countries. The achievement underscores AtlantisChain's dominance in block height, block time, and TPS, setting a new benchmark for blockchain performance.
Within its first 179 days of operation, AtlantisChain surpassed the cumulative block heights of all major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. For instance, it exceeded Bitcoin's block height in just nine hours and Solana's in 145 days. This rapid progression highlights the efficiency of its Proof of Light (PoL) consensus algorithm and QuantumLock security framework, which enable near-instant finality and high throughput.
The platform has launched over 70 ATC-20 cryptocurrencies, including gold-indexed Atlantis Gold (AU), oil-indexed Atlantis Oil (OIL), and the world's first Chinese Yuan–indexed stablecoin, CNY Coin (CNYC). These assets are designed to support global trade and store of value within the Atlantis ecosystem. The U.S. dollar stablecoin, Atlantis USD (USDA), and CNYC will serve as payment currencies on the upcoming Atlantis Exchange Pro, facilitating large-volume transactions.
AtlantisChain's architecture, developed by an MIT-rooted team in the United States, introduces innovations such as Atlantis Time—a sovereign time system parallel to Earth time—and cross-border finality in 0.093 seconds. The blockchain's scalability and near-zero transaction costs make it suitable for real-time decentralized applications and commercial payments.
Key resources include the blockchain explorer at ATCscan.io and the cold wallet at AtlantisWallet.org. The AtlantisSpace initiative, aimed at extending blockchain capabilities into outer space, has entered planning and development. Stablecoin users, developers, and institutions can access USDA and CNYC via ATC20.com, while the ATC-20 token directory is available at ATC20Tokens.site.
This announcement signals a paradigm shift in blockchain technology, positioning AtlantisChain as the foundational layer for global Web3 infrastructure. Its ability to surpass decades of development in months suggests potential for widespread adoption in finance, supply chain, and beyond.
