Consensus Mechanism

Arichain utilizes a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism with a unique multi-VM validation approach that ensures security and performance across all supported virtual machine environments.

Delegated Proof-of-Stake Overview

Validator Set Configuration Arichain operates with a carefully balanced validator set designed for optimal performance and decentralization:

  • Active Validators: TBD block-producing validators ensuring fast block times

  • Total Validator Set: TBD validators providing security and redundancy

  • Byzantine Fault Tolerance: Network remains secure with up to 1/3 malicious validators

  • Geographic Distribution: Validators distributed globally for network resilience

Performance Characteristics The consensus mechanism is optimized for Multi-VM operations:

  • Block Time: TBD seconds for fast transaction finality

  • Transaction Throughput: TBD TPS with TBD active validators

  • Finality: Immediate finality without probabilistic confirmation delays

  • Multi-VM Validation: Parallel validation of EVM and SVM transactions

Authority-Based Initial Operation

To ensure network stability during the initial launch phase, Arichain implements an authority-based operation model:

Phase 1: Authority-Based (Current)

  • Pre-selected trusted validators ensure network stability

  • Deterministic block production schedule prevents initial chaos

  • Focus on performance optimization and ecosystem development

Phase 2: Community DPoS (Future)

  • Gradual transition to community-selected validators

  • Stake-based validator selection with democratic governance

  • Full decentralization while maintaining performance standards

Multi-VM Block Validation

Arichain's consensus mechanism includes specialized features for Multi-VM environments:

Combined Transaction Processing

  • Validators receive transaction bundles from both EVM and SVM mempools

  • Parallel execution of VM-specific transactions

  • Multi-VM state reconciliation before block commitment

Enhanced Security Model

  • Multi-signature validation requiring consensus from validator majority

  • Multi-VM state verification through cryptographic proofs

  • Automatic rollback mechanisms for failed Multi-VM operations

Economic Incentives and Failure Protection

Validator Rewards

  • Block rewards paid in native ARI tokens

  • Transaction fee distribution among active validators

Network Security

  • Economic security through validator stake requirements

  • Slashing mechanisms for malicious behavior

  • Progressive penalty system for different violation types

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