Consensus Mechanism

Consensus mechanism is the method that transactions are validated and subsequently added to the blockchain.

The Zetrix blockchain offers an innovative consensus algorithm Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) and Zetrix Byzantine Fault Tolerance (zBFT), which supports large-scale nodes and high-speed transaction to participate in the consensus process. The high performance and consistency features of Zetrix, makes the chain suitable for various commercial application designs.

Based on the DPOS mechanism, ordinary nodes pledge ZETRIX tokens to enter the validating node-set. The set of validating nodes then randomly selects 21 validating nodes to generate blocks in a cyclical rotation through the zBFT algorithm. Validators are voted in via a validator contract. Hence, this allows the chain to maintain high transaction speeds while ensuring decentralisation and security.