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Name | Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH, Bitpanda GmbH |
Relevant legal entity identifier | 9845005X9B7N610K0093, 5493007WZ7IFULIL8G21 |
Name of the crypto-asset | Cortex Coin |
Consensus Mechanism | Cortex Coin is present on the following networks: Cortex Coin, Ethereum. Cortex operates on a Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, integrating AI processing into blockchain operations through its Cortex Virtual Machine (CVM). Core Components: Proof of Work (PoW): Miners solve computational puzzles to validate transactions and produce new blocks, securing the network. Cortex Virtual Machine (CVM): An enhanced version of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), designed to execute AI models on-chain. Deterministic AI Inference: Ensures that AI model executions produce consistent and verifiable results across all nodes in the network. 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 | Cortex Coin is present on the following networks: Cortex Coin, Ethereum. Cortex incentivizes miners and AI model developers through a reward system powered by its native token, CTXC. Incentive Mechanisms: Miner Rewards: Miners earn CTXC tokens through block rewards and transaction fees for validating transactions and securing the network. AI Model Provider Rewards: Developers who upload AI models to the Cortex storage layer earn a share of Endorphin fees when their models are invoked in transactions. Applicable Fees: Transaction Fees: Paid in CTXC tokens for standard transactions and smart contract executions. Endorphin Fees: Similar to Ethereum gas fees, Endorphin fees are allocated to miners and AI model providers when a transaction involves an AI model execution. 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 | 2024-09-13 |
End of the period | 2025-09-13 |
Energy consumption | 45990.00000 (kWh/a) |