Validator Node Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control consensus participant verifying transactions Validator Node is a participant in a blockchain network responsible for verifying transactions, maintaining ledger integrity, and contributing to consensus. Validator

  Unique Node List (UNL) Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control trusted validator set for XRPL consensus Unique Node List (UNL) is a component of the XRP Ledger’s consensus protocol. It is a curated

  Consensus Protocol governance layer • validators • protocol control agreement mechanism enabling trustless coordination across decentralized networks Consensus Protocol is the system or algorithm a blockchain network uses to reach agreement on the validity

  Proof of Stake Governance • Validators • Protocol Design consensus mechanism securing networks through economic commitment Proof of Stake (PoS) is a consensus mechanism where validators are selected to create new blocks and confirm

  Smart Contracts Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control self-executing blockchain agreements Smart contracts are self-executing agreements written in code and deployed on a blockchain. They automatically carry out actions—such as transferring funds or

  DAO Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control decentralized collective governance DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) is a blockchain-based organization governed by smart contracts and community consensus rather than centralized leadership. DAOs enable token holders

  Governance governance layer • validators • protocol control decentralized decision-making for protocol evolution Governance in blockchain refers to the decision-making processes that guide how a network evolves, including protocol upgrades, rule changes, and community

  Masternode Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control collateralized full nodes providing advanced network services A masternode is a specialized full node in a blockchain network that performs advanced functions beyond basic transaction validation.