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Name | Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH, Bitpanda GmbH |
Relevant legal entity identifier | 9845005X9B7N610K0093, 5493007WZ7IFULIL8G21 |
Name of the crypto-asset | Moonriver |
Consensus Mechanism | Moonriver operates on a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, enhanced by Polkadot’s Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) model. This structure ensures secure, scalable, and decentralized transaction processing, leveraging the robust Substrate framework. Core Components: Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS): Validators are selected through staking by token holders, known as nominators, who delegate their MOVR tokens to trusted validator nodes. Validators with higher stakes and nominations are chosen to validate blocks and secure the network. Collator Nodes: Moonriver employs collator nodes, responsible for aggregating transactions into blocks and submitting them to the Polkadot Relay Chain for final validation. Collators ensure fast block production while relying on Polkadot’s shared security. Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT): Moonriver integrates BFT properties to handle network disruptions and maintain consensus even if some validators act maliciously or become unavailable. Seamless Interoperability: As a parachain within the Polkadot ecosystem, Moonriver benefits from Polkadot’s cross-chain messaging protocols, enabling secure and efficient interoperability with other parachains and external blockchains. |
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees | Moonriver’s incentive model ensures active participation from validators, nominators, and developers while maintaining network security and usability. Incentive Mechanisms: Staking Rewards: Validators and nominators earn MOVR tokens for securing the network and validating transactions. Collator Rewards: Collators, who propose blocks, are rewarded with MOVR tokens. Inflationary Rewards: New MOVR tokens are minted to fund staking and ecosystem development. Developer Incentives: A portion of rewards supports dApp development and ecosystem growth. Applicable Fees: Transaction Fees: Paid in MOVR for transfers and smart contract interactions, distributed to validators and collators. Gas Fees: Calculated based on transaction complexity, ensuring predictable costs. Fee Burning: A portion of fees is burned, reducing token supply over time to support value retention. |
Beginning of the period | 2024-09-14 |
End of the period | 2025-09-14 |
Energy consumption | 26280.00000 (kWh/a) |