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Proof of Stake (Pos)
Below are some mathematical formulations and notations related to Proof of Stake (PoS) in a blockchain: The probability of a validator being chosen to create a new block can be denoted as
P(Validator_i) = (Stake_i) / (∑ from (j=1) to (n) Stake_j)
- 2.Validator Set:
The set of validators in the network can be represented as
- \(V = \{Validator_1, Validator_2, \ldots, Validator_n\}\).
- 4.Block Creation Probability: The probability of a validator being chosen to create a new block within a specific time periodP(CreateBlock_i) = (Stake_i) / (∑ from (j=1) to (n) Stake_j)
- 5.Validation of Transactions: The process of validating transactions by a selected validator can be represented as a functionV(Validator_i, Transaction_j) = VerifySignature(Transaction_j)
- 6.Consensus Rule: The consensus rule for validating a new block and adding it to the blockchain can be described as a functionC(Block_k) = ValidateBlock(Block_k)
- 7.Blockchain State: The overall state of the blockchain, including account balances and data stored, can be denoted asS = {Account_1: Balance_1, Account_2: Balance_2, ...}
- 8.Epoch Length: The duration of an epoch, a fixed time period during which validators take turns creating blocks and validating transactions, can be represented asEpoch Length: T_epoch
- 9.Staking Parameters: Parameters related to staking, such as the minimum stake required to become a validatorMinimum Stake: S_minStaking Duration: T_stake
These mathematical formulations provide a basis for understanding and analyzing the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm in blockchain networks. They help in formalizing the probabilistic nature of validator selection, block creation, and transaction validation within the PoS framework.
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