Efficient Consensus Mechanism (PoS/DPoS/BFT)

AIoTChain adopts a hybrid consensus mechanism combining Proof-of-Stake (PoS), Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS), and Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) to improve transaction throughput, reduce energy consumption, and maintain network security.

1. Proof-of-Stake (PoS)

PoS selects validators based on token staking, reducing computational competition and energy consumption.

• Advantages: Low energy consumption, fast transaction confirmation.

• Use Cases: Suitable for lightweight IoT devices, such as smart home appliances and wearables.

2. Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS)

DPoS uses a voting mechanism where token holders elect supernodes to validate transactions, increasing efficiency.

• Advantages: Higher transaction throughput (TPS), reduced computational load for small devices.

• Use Cases: Ideal for large-scale IoT networks, such as smart cities and intelligent transportation.

3. Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)

BFT ensures network consistency even in the presence of malicious nodes, making IoT communications highly secure.

• Advantages: Prevents malicious attacks, enhances fault tolerance.

• Use Cases: Critical applications like financial transactions, healthcare devices, and autonomous driving.