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Austria based and European regulated crypto & securities broker platform
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ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations for crypto assets aim to address their environmental impact (e.g., energy-intensive mining), promote transparency, and ensure ethical governance practices to align the crypto industry with broader sustainability and societal goals. These regulations encourage compliance with standards that mitigate risks and foster trust in digital assets.
Name | Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH, Bitpanda GmbH |
Relevant legal entity identifier | 9845005X9B7N610K0093, 5493007WZ7IFULIL8G21 |
Name of the crypto-asset | Hive |
Consensus Mechanism | The HIVE blockchain utilizes a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism. In this system, HIVE stakeholders vote to elect a limited number of block producers, referred to as witnesses, who are responsible for validating transactions and producing new blocks. The voting process is weighted by the amount of HIVE tokens held, allowing token holders to influence the network's governance. Witnesses are selected in a round-robin manner to ensure block production fairness and minimize centralization risks. This mechanism prioritizes scalability and energy efficiency compared to traditional Proof of Work systems. |
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees | The HIVE blockchain employs a dual-token economic model consisting of HIVE and HIVE Power to incentivize participation. HIVE is a liquid cryptocurrency used for transactions and trading, while HIVE Power represents staked tokens that provide governance influence and long-term rewards. Network participants earn rewards through content creation, curation, and staking, fostering an active ecosystem. Transaction fees are negligible, as HIVE prioritizes accessibility and encourages user activity without financial barriers. Instead of relying on high transaction fees, the system is sustained by inflationary block rewards distributed to witnesses, content creators, and stakers. |
Beginning of the period | 2024-09-14 |
End of the period | 2025-09-14 |
Energy consumption | 19710.00000 (kWh/a) |