Quai Network is proud to announce the release of a detailed protocol overview conducted by Messari, highlighting the groundbreaking technological advancements that set Quai apart in the blockchain space. This comprehensive report sheds light on the novel Proof of Entropy Minima (PoEM) consensus mechanism, the dual ledger architecture, and the creation of QI, the first energy-backed flatcoin.
Key Insights from the Report
Messari’s report highlights the key innovations driving the network including:
1. Proof of Entropy Minima (PoEM) Enhances Finality and Throughput
Messari’s analysis delves into PoEM, Quai Network’s innovative Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism that enhances finality guarantees and improves confirmation delays by approximately 40%. These enhancements enable Quai Network to achieve up to 50,000 transactions per second (TPS), positioning Quai as a leader in scalable PoW networks.
2. Dual Ledger and Cryptocurrency System
Quai Network’s unique architecture introduces two cryptocurrencies: QUAI and QI. QUAI exists on an account-based ledger, similar to Ethereum, functioning as a store of value, while QI lives on a UTXO-based ledger, operating like digital cash. This dual system allows Quai to leverage the strengths of both models, providing enhanced privacy and versatility in financial transactions.
3. QI, The World’s First Energy-Backed Flatcoin
QI’s issuance is directly tied to the network’s hash rate and mining difficulty, linking its value to the energy expended in its creation. This mechanism positions QI as a decentralized flatcoin designed to preserve purchasing power by reflecting the cost of energy, addressing the limitations of traditional stablecoins.
4. Merged Mining and Cross-Chain Communication
Quai Network leverages merged mining to secure its multi-threaded, sharded architecture. This approach allows miners to secure multiple chains simultaneously without additional hardware or energy, fostering interoperability and increasing overall network throughput. The report emphasizes how Quai’s multi-chain design achieves monolithic blockchain properties, solving critical challenges in the multichain landscape.
To explore the full report, visit Messari’s website.
About Messari
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