> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cedra.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cedra.dev/introduction.md).

# Introduction

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<br>

### 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.

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### &#x20;Get Involved:

• Website: [cedra.network](https://cedra.network)

• Twitter (X): [@cedranetwork](https://x.com/cedranetwork)

• Telegram: [t.me/cedranetworkchat](https://t.me/cedranetworkchat)

• Discord: [Join Cedra](https://discord.gg/ByspBha5)

• Contact: <team@cedra.network>


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