TL;DR
- Pharos launched AtlanticOcean, a new testnet designed to bring real-world asset (RWA) liquidity onchain and prepare for its mainnet debut in 2026.
- AtlanticOcean replaces the previous testnet, which surpassed 3 billion transactions, and introduces major upgrades in speed, memory, and parallel execution.
- The new environment tests a tokenomics model based on 1 billion tokens for staking and validator voting, adding integrations with OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, and Goldsky.
Pharos announced the launch of AtlanticOcean, a new testnet designed to bring real-world asset (RWA) liquidity onchain and lay the groundwork for its mainnet, scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The network aims to validate its technical architecture and governance model before scaling to institutional levels.
The new environment replaces Pharos’ initial testnet, launched in May, which already surpassed 3 billion transactions. AtlanticOcean introduces substantial improvements in speed, memory, and parallel execution, with a modular structure that enables multiple transactions to be processed simultaneously. The network combines DAG and Block-STM V1 models to boost performance and simulate real-world usage under high-load scenarios.
The testnet mirrors the conditions of the upcoming mainnet, including a tokenomics model based on a 1 billion token supply allocated for staking and validator voting under a proof-of-stake system. This setup aims to test decentralized governance and incentive distribution before full implementation.
Pharos Will Run Two Testnets in Parallel
Pharos will keep both of its testnets running in parallel to allow for a gradual migration and ensure development continuity. The most active and top-performing validators will be invited to join AtlanticOcean. According to the network’s Co-Founder and CEO, Wish Wu, the goal is to “push the limits of scale, memory, and speed before real assets flow onchain,” while creating infrastructure that allows liquidity to move seamlessly between institutions, protocols, and users.
The company maintains that the RWA ecosystem already moves billions of dollars and could surpass trillions by 2030. With this update, Pharos aims to position itself as a foundational network for integrating traditional assets onchain and capturing part of that emerging liquidity.
The new testnet includes optimized storage through PharosDB and a developer toolkit that enables the creation and testing of more complex applications. Its initial partners include Morpho Labs, Bitverse, and Euclid, along with confirmed integrations with OKX Wallet, Bitget Wallet, Hemera Explorer, and Goldsky. The company claims these partnerships will ensure full technical support and connectivity once the mainnet goes live
