Proof Of Aggregation (PoAgg)
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Proof of Aggregation is LayerEdge's novel consensus mechanism that enables efficient proof verification and aggregation while maintaining security. The system combines traditional blockchain consensus with specialized proof handling capabilities.
Validators stake EDGE tokens to participate
Responsible for block production and validation
Verify proofs at leaf level before aggregation
Participate in consensus for block finalization
Validators validate consecutive blocks (#n, #n+1, etc.)
Each block contains aggregated proofs from multiple sources
Validators receive rewards for:
Block validation
Proof verification
Participation in consensus
The proof aggregation process occurs in three distinct phases:
Individual proofs are received from various sources
Proofs are securely stored in a pre-aggregation layer
Initial validation checks are performed
Validators perform detailed verification of individual proofs
Each proof is checked for validity before aggregation
Failed proofs are rejected at this stage
Valid proofs enter the aggregation sequencer
Multiple proofs are combined efficiently
Final aggregated proof is produced
Aggregated proof is settled on Layer 1 (Bitcoin)
Validators receive rewards from multiple sources:
Block production rewards
Proof verification rewards
Aggregation participation rewards
Validators must stake EDGE tokens
Stake serves as security deposit
Slashing conditions for malicious behavior
Multi-level verification process
Leaf-level proof checking
Aggregate proof validation
Cross-validation among validators
Final aggregated proof is generated
Proof is verified by validator network
Settlement transaction is prepared
Proof is posted to Layer 1 (Bitcoin)
Cost Efficiency
Shared verification costs
Reduced settlement expenses
Efficient resource utilization
Security
Multi-layer validation
Economic incentives for honest behavior
Robust slashing conditions
Scalability
Parallel proof processing
Efficient aggregation
Optimized settlement