Edited By
Alice Tran

In recent discussions, individuals following the crypto landscape expressed disappointment over decreasing mainnet transaction numbers. With an average of only 3 transactions per second (TPS) over the past year, questions arise about whether impactful enterprise use cases on Hashsphere are indeed contributing to mainnet figures.
Many participants underscore that transactions occurring on Hashsphere do not necessarily reflect on mainnet. "Hashsphere can operate completely isolated from the mainnet," remarked one participant. This setup allows for internal use cases without impacting mainnet traffic.
Feedback from various users highlighted several key themes regarding Hashsphere's integration:
Private Hosting Benefits: Transactions on private DLTs often don't transition to public mainnets, as many enterprise use cases remain commercially unviable if they're packaged components of larger transactions.
Regulatory Compliance: Some enterprises rely on these private environments for compliance and risk mitigation, allowing them safer testing and deployment of sensitive applications.
Engagement with Hedera: Users noted that providing such options creates a protective layer around Hedera, giving companies less incentive to explore alternative networks. "Hashsphere provides a flexible environment that keeps enterprises connected to Hedera," a commentator claimed.
The sentiment surrounding Hashsphere appears to lean towards cautious optimism. Users see it as a stepping stone for enterprises to engage meaningfully with the Hedera ecosystem. As one contributor put it, "Private networks are crucial for enterprises to understand DLT technology without the risks associated with public systems."
"The strategy is to attract enterprises to the private network first eventually they can connect to a public ledger for broader applications.โ
๐ Isolation Benefits: Hashsphere can run independently without impacting mainnet.
๐ Transaction Count: Remaining within private domains may limit mainnet growth.
๐ Enterprise Engagement: Private networks foster initial adoption while ensuring compliance.
As Hedera continues to evolve and adapt, the response to Hashsphere's functionality will likely shape the future of DLT in enterprise settings.
There's a strong chance that as enterprises grow more comfortable with Hashsphere's framework, we will witness an uptick in transactions that eventually sync with the mainnet. Analysts suggest about a 60% probability that this shift toward public ledger integration will occur as companies gain trust. This will likely depend on regulatory clarity and success stories emerging from private environments. Furthermore, expectations indicate that as the use cases mature, the rate of mainnet transactions could rise from its current average to as high as 10 TPS within the next year, shifting the dynamics in how enterprises interact with blockchain technology.
In the early 2000s, many companies investing in internal networks didn't see the immediate value until the public internet exploded in the following decade. Organizations like AOL paved the way for broader web adoption by providing private spaces for users to learn and explore while mitigating risks. Similarly, Hashsphere stands as a training ground for enterprises, enabling them to experiment with technology safely before diving into the larger, riskier public network. This gradual introduction to innovative systems could very well mirror the past tech boom, where initial hesitation gave way to transformative engagement.