Technical Overview

Nodes, Validators, and Delegators

1. Nodes: Maintaining Blockchain Data

Nodes are the backbone of the Inertia Chain network, responsible for maintaining and storing blockchain data while ensuring smooth communication between different parts of the network. Nodes verify incoming transactions, propagate data, and ensure the consistency and immutability of the distributed ledger. Full nodes maintain the entire transaction history, while lightweight nodes store only essential data to improve efficiency.

1. Validators: Securing the Network

Validators play a pivotal role in the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism by staking IRTA Coins to validate transactions and produce new blocks. Validators are selected based on their stake, and they validate and add new transactions to the blockchain while ensuring that consensus rules are followed. In return, validators receive rewards in the form of IRTA Coins, incentivizing them to act honestly and maintain network integrity.

1. Delegators: Supporting the Network

Delegators contribute to network security by delegating their IRTA Coins to validators without actively participating in the validation process. By staking their Coins with trusted validators, delegators help secure the network while earning a share of the rewards generated by the validators. This mechanism lowers the barrier to participation and promotes a decentralized governance model where users can support the network and benefit from its growth.

API and Integration Support

• RESTful APIs: Enable seamless interaction with Inertia Chain.

• WebSocket APIs: Real-time data streaming for dApps.

• Smart Contract Support: Compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and custom smart contracts.

• Wallet Integration: Secure and easy-to-use wallets for transactions and staking.

• Explorer (Inertia Scan): A blockchain explorer to monitor transactions and network activity.