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What is Conflux?

Conflux is a public blockchain that stands out for its superior performance, unique consensus mechanism, and innovative dual-space design.
These features allow Conflux to deliver a fast, secure, and decentralized platform suitable for a wide range of applications, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming.

Hybrid Consensus Mechanism​

Conflux employs a hybrid consensus model combining:

  • Proof of Work (PoW)
  • Proof of Stake (PoS)

This hybrid model ensures a balance of:

  • High security
  • High throughput
  • Decentralization

PoW: Tree-Graph + GHAST Algorithm​

  • Utilizes a Tree-Graph ledger and GHAST algorithm
  • Delivers up to 3,000 TPS (transactions per second)
  • Confirmation latency: within 1 minute
  • Maintains decentralization level similar to Bitcoin and Ethereum

PoS: Finality and Attack Resistance​

  • PoS adds finality to the network
  • Reduces risk of 51% attacks

Thanks to this design, Conflux can efficiently handle high volumes of transactions, making it a robust and reliable platform for diverse applications.

Dual-Space Architecture​

The Conflux network includes two distinct execution environments:

1. Conflux Core Space​

  • Main blockchain network
  • Utilizes the hybrid consensus mechanism
  • Features a contract sponsorship mechanism
    → Allows users to interact with contracts without needing a balance
    → Lowers the barrier to entry for dApp usage
    → Expands the potential user base

2. Conflux eSpace​

  • Fully EVM-compatible (Ethereum Virtual Machine)
  • Developers can migrate Ethereum smart contracts seamlessly
  • Offers high performance and scalability

These two spaces communicate via the CrossSpaceCall contract, which enables:

  • Atomic transfer of funds
  • Atomic execution of smart contract calls
    → Between Core Space and eSpace

Conflux’s innovative architecture and hybrid consensus offer a developer-friendly, high-throughput, and secure platform for building next-gen blockchain applications.