Consensus and Network Layer: DPoS + Cosmos

DPoS Consensus Mechanism

• Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)

• Token holders delegate voting rights to validator nodes responsible for block production and network security.

• Performance: Second-level transaction confirmation, TPS scalable to thousands, suitable for high-frequency social interactions (likes, comments).

• Governance: Validators elected through community voting combined with reputation system (EngageScore), preventing pure "capital control."

Cosmos SDK and IBC

• Modular design: Custom chain logic implemented via Cosmos SDK, with native support for content confirmation and behavior tracking.

• Cross-chain interoperability: IBC protocol enables cross-chain migration of assets, NFTs, identities, and reputations, connecting Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, etc.

Security and scalability: Supports Hub & Zone architecture; PopChain can serve as a hub for the content economy.

Performance Optimization and User Experience

• High performance: DPoS consensus combined with state snapshot optimization, supporting TPS > 2000.

• Low gas strategy: Minimal transaction fees, on-chain behaviors (likes, comments) batched to reduce frequency costs.

• Mobile optimization: Supports account abstraction (AA) and gas sponsorship, enabling lightweight wallets registered via phone/email.