Radium runs entirely on IPv6, eliminating the legacy constraints that hold back other blockchains. By embracing the modern internet protocol, Radium achieves faster transmission, lower latency, and simplified network management that IPv4-dependent systems simply cannot match.

Core Advantages

High-Performance Protocol Stack

Radium uses jumbo frames for fast transmission and a custom high-speed UDP protocol called ION designed specifically for blockchain communication. IPv6's larger packet sizes mean no fragmentation by middle boxes—nodes handle this internally for maximum efficiency.

Intelligent Node Discovery

IPv6 multicast enables site-local discovery that automatically groups nearby nodes and prioritizes traffic to the closest peers. The system discovers nodes within the same datacenter using site-local addressing, while geographically close nodes are identified through RTT and packet loss analysis.

Cost-Effective Infrastructure

IPv6-only operation eliminates expensive carrier-grade NAT equipment, reduces cloud infrastructure costs by removing NAT gateway fees, and avoids the rapidly increasing costs of IPv4 addresses on secondary markets.

Technical Foundation

Built-in Security: IPv6's vast address space makes network scanning by attackers exponentially more difficult, while built-in IPsec provides encryption without the vulnerabilities introduced by NAT address translation.

Optimized Performance: Removing NAT overhead eliminates packet modification latency, while IPv6's simplified headers reduce router processing time. End-to-end connectivity enables peer-to-peer applications to perform optimally without traversal complications.

Future-Proof Architecture: With an inexhaustible IPv6 address supply and native support in modern mobile networks, Radium's networking stack is built for the next generation of internet infrastructure rather than maintaining compatibility with legacy systems.