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9.1 Age

The Age represents a period in which the Xiden blockchain functions in accordance with a set of specific rules specially created for its consolidated and stable development. The Age is calculated in the number of Epochs, with the transition from an age to the next being automatically executed.

Our accumulated experience in this area has shown us that a blockchain needs approximately 10 years in order to reach maturity without facing any more problems that can affect its functionality. Therefore, the Xiden blockchain has been designed to be developed in 3 essential phases in which to be closely followed and modified in such a way that it will adapt to the technological needs and requirements of the present time.

*The Xiden blockchain can undergo architectural, structural, or functional modifications during each Age transition.

All changes will be made according to the following steps:

  1. Proposal - Voting
  2. Testing
  3. Implementation - Voting

Modification proposals can be made not only by developers, but also by the community, while the validation or implementation decision of these proposals will be achieved through decentralized voting by RMNode owners. During these transition periods, the Xiden network may be subjected to functionality issues. Due to the fact that Xiden is a decentralized technology, if such an issue arises that affects one or more users, no one is liable for any effects or losses caused by these issues. Any possible problems discovered that can affect security can be remediated through network changes and updates during any Age, not only during the transition between Ages.

9.1.1 Phase 1: the BIG BANG Age​

The first Age is known as BIG BANG and represents the birth of the XIDEN Ecosystem. The genesis block is formed during this time, containing the entire quantity of XDEN that serves as fuel for the XIDEN blockchain.

Each Guardian Node will receive 1000 XDEN in the locked version in order to be able to open a Private KraterPool so as to have the necessary quantity of XDEN for the PoS layer. A user can connect multiple validators in this KraterPool to unlock the locked quantity of XDEN or to receive XDEN from the RMNodes based on the amount of work executed in the network.

9.1.1.1 Motivation​

This Age’s main objective is the creation of an active Xiden Network community attracted through rewards and through the Xiden blockchain’s utility. The distribution of XDEN represents a necessity during this incipient phase of the Xiden Network’s development in order for any user to be able to participate as a validator through Delegated Staking.

Due to the fact that it is a technology in its initial stages with multiple extensive applicabilities, we consider that an accommodation period is necessary in which the users will be able to test the XIDEN network in order to understand it and to try to integrate it as a technology in the their products, services, and activities.

9.1.1.2 Specifications:​

Period duration: 477

Epochs Number of active RMNodes: 10

Public Difficulty: Available

Private Difficulty: Available

Public KraterPool: Unavailable

Private KraterPool: Available

RMNode Reward Custom: Unavailable

9.1.2 Phase 2: METEORA​

The second phase of the Xiden blockchain carries the name Meteora. The distribution of 1000 XDEN in the locked version at the initial configuration of a Guardian Node is stopped in this Age and the Public Krater Pool function is made available, making it possible for users to use the XDEN in circulation.

Both the locked and unlocked (that can be transferred between users) XDEN tokens are considered circulating XDEN. Users are thus offered the possibility to unite in DAO-type management groups in order to activate the POS layer necessary for validation.

9.1.2.1 Motivation​

The Meteora Age’s main purpose is to strengthen the relationships between the network’s users and to encourage the creation of Public KraterPools, through which the network’s users can pool their XDEN so as to create a decentralized-governed entity that can fulfill the POS function.

9.1.2.2 Specifications:​

Period duration: 477 Epochs

Number of active RMNodes: 20

Public Difficulty: Available

Private Difficulty: Available

Public KraterPool: Available

Private KraterPool: Available

RMNode Reward Custom: Unavailable

9.1.3 Phase 3: ATLAS​

The third and final phase of the Xiden blockchain is known as Atlas. This Age defines the Xiden blockchain’s operating rules, these being definite for this technology’s entire lifespan. The RMNode customization functions are made available in the Atlas Age to allow the community to enter into an active competition so as to organize the RMNodes in the most efficient and effective possible method.

During this final phase the quantity of locked XDEN that could not be unlocked will be burned to reduce the Total Supply and to eliminate the possibility of inflation.

9.1.3.1 Motivation​

During the Atlas age, which is presented as being the final development phase, we consider that the Xiden blockchain will have reached maturity and from this point forward can sustain itself through the activity defined through time by the community’s needs. The purpose of this Age is to ensure the continuity of the Xiden ecosystem through the technology’s maturity and its implementation in users’ future necessities. We are of the opinion that from this moment the network will already have an active community that will not only grow, but also expand Xiden’s technological possibilities. We also consider that during the Atlas Age XDEN’s value will be built in a sustainable way through the technology’s utility so that it can function and develop in a lasting way over the time to come.

9.1.3.2 Specifications:​

Period duration: 477 Epochs

Number of active RMNodes: 30

Public Difficulty: Available

Private Difficulty: Unavailable

Public KraterPool: Available

Private KraterPool: Available

RMNode Reward Custom: Available