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Legacynet → HyperBEAM ​

As the AO ecosystem evolves, we are transitioning from Legacynet to HyperBEAM Mainnet, marking a significant upgrade in the implementation of the AO-Core protocol.

Legacynet: The Initial Implementation ​

Legacynet was the first implementation of the AO-Core protocol, written in JavaScript. Launched on February 27, 2024, it provided a fee-free environment for early adopters to experiment with AO's hyper-parallel architecture. However, being a JavaScript implementation, Legacynet had inherent limitations in terms of scalability and native support for the actor-oriented model that AO is based on.

HyperBEAM: The Future of AO-Core ​

HyperBEAM is the new, advanced implementation of the AO-Core protocol, written in Erlang—the language that inspired AO's actor-oriented design. This implementation innately benefits from Erlang's strengths in:

  • Actor-Oriented Design: Erlang's native support for the actor model aligns perfectly with AO's architecture, where processes (actors) operate independently and communicate via message passing.
  • Scalability: Erlang is renowned for its ability to handle massive concurrency, allowing HyperBEAM to scale efficiently with the growing demands of the AO computer.
  • Reliability: Erlang's design for fault tolerance ensures that HyperBEAM can maintain system stability even under high load or during failures of individual components.

The Transition to HyperBEAM ​

While HyperBEAM represents the future of AO, the transition from Legacynet is being handled carefully to ensure a smooth experience for developers. Currently, most development activity remains on Legacynet, which provides a stable environment for building and testing.

The goal is to provide a seamless future upgrade path to HyperBEAM Mainnet. While Legacynet will eventually be deprecated, for now, it is the primary environment for new developers to begin building on AO.

HyperBEAM Documentation ​

For detailed documentation on the HyperBEAM protocol itself, including running infrastructure and leveraging its powerful URL pathing, visit HyperBEAM.arweave.net.

Building on HyperBEAM

To learn how to build applications on HyperBEAM using ao and aos, and to migrate existing processes, see the Migrating to HyperBEAM Guide.

Preparing for the Future ​

While you build on Legacynet, you can prepare for the future of AO by:

  • Reviewing the HyperBEAM documentation to understand the new environment and its architecture.
  • Exploring the enhanced capabilities that HyperBEAM offers due to its Erlang foundation.
  • Building with the knowledge that a seamless migration path to HyperBEAM Mainnet is a core priority.

This transition is a significant step forward for the AO ecosystem, ensuring that we can deliver on the promise of decentralized, hyper-parallel computation at any scale.