# DoubleZero

> The High-Performance Global Network

DoubleZero creates a decentralized network that filters data and optimizes routing through contributed fiber links to improve distributed system performance.

DoubleZero builds a decentralized network of fiber optic cables that serves as physical infrastructure for blockchain systems and distributed applications. The network enables validators and nodes to communicate through dedicated fiber links across multiple cities, aiming to reduce latency and increase bandwidth. 

- Type: Project
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2024-11-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/doublezero_xyz

## Products

- [DoubleZero Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/doublezero_xyz): DoubleZero Protocol provides network infrastructure that filters inbound traffic and routes validated data through high-bandwidth fiber links. The system processes transactions through FPGA devices at network edges and enables direct connections between data centers (DePin, Open Beta, Main Product)

## Assets

- [2Z Token (2Z)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/doublezero_xyz): 2Z is the utility token of the DoubleZero Protocol. It is used to pay for network access, reward contributors who provide fiber optic links and services, and stake tokens to participate in the network. The protocol uses a Proof of Utility mechanism that distributes rewards based on actual value each link provides, measured using Shapley value calculations that reflect the marginal performance contribution of each node. (Utility)
- [DoubleZero Staked SOL (dzSOL)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/doublezero_xyz): dzSOL is a liquid staking token representing staked SOL on DoubleZero. It is used to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity and can be deployed in DeFi applications across Solana. Stake is delegated to validators connected to DoubleZero's low-latency fiber network, which routes validator-to-validator traffic through private fiber paths to bypass congested public internet routes, improving network performance and decentralization. (Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs))

## Links

- [Main](https://doublezero.xyz)
- [Whitepaper](https://doublezero.xyz/whitepaper.pdf)
- [Blog](https://doublezero.xyz/journal)
- [Documentation](https://docs.malbeclabs.com)
- [Terms of Service](https://doublezero.xyz/terms-protocol)
- [Privacy policy](https://doublezero.xyz/privacy)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://doublezero.xyz/press)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/doublezero)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/doublezerotech)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleZeroFoundation)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/MalbecLabs_xyz)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/malbeclabs)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/malbeclabs)

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- [Attribution Guidelines](https://about.thegrid.id/legal/open-data-attribution-guidelines): How to attribute The Grid's data when using the open data service.
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- [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model
- [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships
- [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type
- [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types
- [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP