Introduction
The First Community-Driven Move Layer 1 Blockchain
Cedra Network, as a fork of Aptos, inherits and builds upon many of the innovative technologies that make Aptos a high-performance blockchain. Here's an overview of how Cedra Network's technology works, based on its Aptos foundation:
Consensus Mechanism
Cedra Network employs a variant of the AptosBFT consensus protocol, which combines Proof-of-Stake (PoS) with Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT). This hybrid approach ensures:
High throughput and low latency
Resilience against malicious actors
Efficient validator coordination
The consensus process involves validators proposing and agreeing on blocks of transactions, with a quorum certificate (QC) required for block finalization.
Transaction Processing
Cedra Network utilizes parallel transaction processing, a key feature inherited from Aptos:
Transactions are executed simultaneously rather than sequentially
The Block-STM (Software Transactional Memory) engine manages potential conflicts
This approach significantly increases the network's transaction per second (TPS) capacity
Smart Contract Language
Cedra Network supports the Move programming language for smart contract development. Move offers several advantages:
Enhanced security for asset management
Flexibility for developers
Support for custom resource types
Modular smart contract design
Architecture
The blockchain architecture of Cedra Network is designed for scalability and efficiency:
Validator nodes maintain local copies of the blockchain state
The network employs a globally distributed set of validators
Transactions are processed through multiple components: Consensus, Execution, and Storage
Performance
Building on Aptos' foundation, Cedra Network aims for impressive performance metrics:
Potential for handling up to 160,000 transactions per second
Sub-second transaction finality
Low transaction fees
By leveraging these technologies, Cedra Network positions itself as a fast, secure, and developer-friendly blockchain platform, capable of supporting a wide range of decentralized applications and use cases.
📅 Roadmap Highlights:
• Devnet: December 2024
• Testnet: January 2025
• Mainnet: Q1 2025
Fair Airdrop and Community Offering:
Cedra Network recognizes and rewards active contributors from the Aptos and Sui ecosystems with fair token distribution, ensuring equal opportunities for all participants through a transparent and inclusive community offering.
Get Involved:
• Website: cedra.network
• Twitter (X): @cedranetwork
• Telegram: t.me/cedranetworkchat
• Discord: Join Cedra
• Contact: [email protected]
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