For previous topics covering delegated Proof of Stake see Part 1 DPoS: The Protocols and Part 2 DPoS: The Validators. Delegates are Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) token holders who stake and vote for block producing Validators. Staking involves locking up tokens in a wallet or web-based portal to gain…

To read Part 1 of this series, click DPoS: The Protocols. For the sake of clarity, throughout this article, the primary designation given to those who are responsible for committing new blocks to the chain is Validator. …

What is Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) DPoS is a system with a fixed number of elected Validators (also called Block Producers or Witnesses). Block Producers are selected to validate transactions, alternate turns to create blocks, and secure the blockchain from malicious actors. Block producers are voted into Validator positions by the network’s token holders (electors). Each…

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