Is blockchain ready for business? DevvE thinks so

For many enterprises, adopting blockchain feels like more trouble than it’s worth – from scalability issues to security concerns. One project aiming to change that is DevvE, a layer-one network designed to make blockchain faster, safer, and more practical for businesses.

Austin Rampt, Communications Director at DevvE, recently told The Crypto Radio how the project is tackling some of the biggest issues in blockchain: security, scalability, and real-world usability.

DevvE claims to be the fastest network of its kind, but beyond speed, it’s also introducing tools to make web3 adoption more accessible and secure for businesses.

“We have a real specific type of protection that's in place that allows you to go through a process almost like you would with a stockbroker,” Rampt explained. “This gives them some sort of recourse.”

With unique features like fraud, theft, and loss protection, along with an enterprise-friendly infrastructure, DevvE is positioning itself as a blockchain that doesn’t just cater to crypto natives but also integrates seamlessly with traditional businesses.

A blockchain built for enterprise

While many blockchains cater to decentralized applications (dApps) and retail users, DevvE takes a different approach. The network is designed to provide businesses with a blockchain infrastructure that is both highly customizable and easy to integrate into existing systems.

“DevvE is a layer-one network, and there’s a lot of layer-one networks out there, but I want to specifically highlight what we are – completely different to almost anything else in the market,” Rampt explained. “We are an enterprise-focused chain. We are by far the fastest in existence. We're clocked at 8 million cross-shard transactions per second.”

The network’s core innovation lies in its ability to scale through these purpose-built shards, which operate independently but are seamlessly connected. This allows enterprises to deploy their own blockchain while still benefiting from interoperability across the entire DevvE ecosystem.

“All transactions on DevvE are initiated through a REST API,” Rampt added. “That means businesses don’t need to overhaul their existing systems. They can integrate blockchain technology without having to learn Solidity, Rust, or other web3-specific programming languages.”

For businesses hesitant to transition into blockchain due to regulatory or technical barriers, DevvE offers an appealing alternative.

Making blockchain safer for businesses

One of DevvE’s most notable innovations is its fraud, theft, and loss protection system, which aims to address one of crypto’s biggest pain points – irreversible mistakes.

“Take the Bybit hack recently,” Rampt said. “They were using a multi-sig, right? But what happened in the case of the Bybit hack is these... North Korean hacking group, they actually got into the servers of the multi-sig Safe Wallet that they were using, and they flashed a transaction up on the screen that looked normal. But in fact, what people were signing was something completely different, and it cost them $1.4 billion.”

With DevvE’s security features, users have the ability to freeze and recover lost or stolen funds under specific conditions. The process is stored in a tokenized format, allowing users to set protection preferences in advance.

“If you have DevvE Protect enabled on the wallet, if you're the holder of the private keys, the original private keys which were never compromised... You can set that funds that are sent out are frozen until they're re-released a second time,” Rampt explained. “They could have just clawed them right back.”

These security measures are optional, allowing privacy-focused users to opt-out. However, for businesses and individuals concerned about fund safety, DevvE offers an extra layer of protection that most blockchains lack.

The fastest blockchain yet?

Speed is another defining feature of DevvE. While networks like Solana have been praised for their high throughput – processing around 4,500 transactions per second – DevvE claims to far exceed that capability.

“We're clocked at 8 million cross-shard transactions per second,” Rampt stated. “What we clocked was the T1 connector, right? And so 8 million can flow through that per second. That’s not taking into account how much TPS each individual shard can have.”

The key to DevvE’s speed lies in its T1 connector, a technology that enables seamless communication between shards. Unlike traditional scaling solutions that rely on bridges or sidechains, DevvE’s architecture ensures that new shards can be deployed without fragmenting the network.

“If a game developer deploys a shard for 1,000 transactions per second but suddenly needs more throughput, they don’t have to split their user base or rely on a bridge,” Rampt explained. “They can scale horizontally without disruption.”

This level of scalability positions DevvE as a blockchain that could support not just crypto transactions but also stock trading, commodities, and real-world asset transfers at speeds rivaling traditional financial systems.

A sustainable future for web3

Beyond performance and security, DevvE has also made sustainability a key focus. Blockchain networks – especially proof-of-work chains like Bitcoin – have long been criticized for their environmental impact. DevvE aims to change that.

“We are 1/3 of a billionth the energy usage, I think, of blockchain, and something like 1/10 of a billionth the energy usage of Bitcoin,” Rampt noted. “It's something like 3.1 joules per transaction.”

The project has strong ties to environmental initiatives through its sister company, DevvEStream, which specializes in carbon credit markets. By integrating blockchain with sustainable business models, DevvE seeks to align Web3 with global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

“The founders of DevvE were working on DevvEStream prior, or in conjunction with, let's say, DevvE,” Rampt said. “We’re directly involved in carbon credit transactions, making sure blockchain contributes positively.”

What’s Next for DevvE?

With a strong technical foundation in place, DevvE’s next challenge is adoption. The team is working to onboard businesses, expand its ecosystem, and build strategic partnerships to bring real-world use cases to life.

“We're launching DevvE Exchange, a platform for trading stocks, commodities, and real-world assets – not just crypto,” Rampt revealed. “We’ve signed a partnership with a very, very large financial institution... To my knowledge, it’s the first time they’ve ever integrated directly with a blockchain.”

While full details have yet to be disclosed, the project is targeting a launch in the second half of the year. According to Rampt, DevvE’s upcoming developments will mark a turning point for enterprise blockchain adoption.

“Technology without adoption is just a really, really good idea,” he said. “We're making sure that what we build actually gets used.”

With its focus on enterprise solutions, regulatory compliance, and next-generation security features, DevvE is taking a unique path in the Web3 space. Whether it can truly redefine blockchain adoption remains to be seen, but its ambitions – and innovations – certainly make it a project worth watching.

Listen to the whole interview on The Crypto Radio's live player or the Token Files podcast.