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Name | Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH, Bitpanda GmbH |
Relevant legal entity identifier | 9845005X9B7N610K0093, 5493007WZ7IFULIL8G21 |
Name of the crypto-asset | cheqd |
Consensus Mechanism | cheqd is present on the following networks: Cheqd, Ethereum. cheqd is built on the Cosmos SDK and uses the Tendermint Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus mechanism combined with Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS). Validators are selected through token-based voting and are responsible for block production and finality. The crypto-asset's Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, introduced with The Merge in 2022, replaces mining with validator staking. Validators must stake at least 32 ETH every block a validator is randomly chosen to propose the next block. Once proposed the other validators verify the blocks integrity. The network operates on a slot and epoch system, where a new block is proposed every 12 seconds, and finalization occurs after two epochs (~12.8 minutes) using Casper-FFG. The Beacon Chain coordinates validators, while the fork-choice rule (LMD-GHOST) ensures the chain follows the heaviest accumulated validator votes. Validators earn rewards for proposing and verifying blocks, but face slashing for malicious behavior or inactivity. PoS aims to improve energy efficiency, security, and scalability, with future upgrades like Proto-Danksharding enhancing transaction efficiency. |
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees | cheqd is present on the following networks: Cheqd, Ethereum. Transaction fees for identity-related operations (such as writing DIDs and resources) are paid in CHEQ tokens and are split between validator rewards, a community pool, and token burns to introduce deflationary pressure. Validators and their delegators earn rewards from these fees alongside inflation, while CHEQ tokens are also used for governance and staking responsibilities. The crypto-asset's PoS system secures transactions through validator incentives and economic penalties. Validators stake at least 32 ETH and earn rewards for proposing blocks, attesting to valid ones, and participating in sync committees. Rewards are paid in newly issued ETH and transaction fees. Under EIP-1559, transaction fees consist of a base fee, which is burned to reduce supply, and an optional priority fee (tip) paid to validators. Validators face slashing if they act maliciously and incur penalties for inactivity. This system aims to increase security by aligning incentives while making the crypto-asset's fee structure more predictable and deflationary during high network activity. |
Beginning of the period | 2024-09-09 |
End of the period | 2025-09-09 |
Energy consumption | 48433.84328 (kWh/a) |