Cosmos Validator Stake by Commision [Chart]

Cosmos Validator Stake by Commision [Chart]

Commission Rate - > 25% - 0.17% of total stake 20-24% - 12.74% of total stake 14-19% - 14.3% of total stake 10-13% - 34.2% of total stake 6-9% - 6.18% of total stake < 5% - 34.2% of total stake P.S. -…

Chainflow Validator Updates

Chainflow Validator Updates

Transparent operation is one of the Chainflow's core values. This page tracks updates to the Chainflow validators.…

Initial Feedback on NuCypher's WorkLock

Initial Feedback on NuCypher's WorkLock

NuCypher recently introduced a concept called the WorkLock. It's their initial proposal for "An improved token distribution model". I'm feeling optimistic to see NuCypher approach token distribution consciously and thoughtfully. It would be easier to simply follow what's been done to date.…

The Skin In The Game  Staking Paradox

The Skin In The Game Staking Paradox

Validators having skin in the game increases proof of stake network security. That’s a common reason given to justify today’s staking economics. These are the same economics that encourage a rich-get-richer scenario. Some Skin Secures the Network This reasoning may hold true to a point. Yet it breaks…

Decentralizing Governance In Staking Systems

Decentralizing Governance In Staking Systems

An Early Cosmos Case Study I joined the Cosmos Validator Working Group when it formed in October 2017. I've participated in every test net since then. The test nets have matured to a point where governance became relevant. The validator working group has emerged to become a decentralized…

Early Proof of Stake Systems Are Encouraging Re-centralization

Early Proof of Stake Systems Are Encouraging Re-centralization

You need a lot to start. Then, the more you have, the more you get. This sounds like a "rich get richer" scenario to me. It sounds like a process that consolidates wealth in the hands of a small number of large asset holders. It sounds like the…