Nervos Network

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Nervos Network is an open-source blockchain platform.[1][2] It consists of multiple blockchain layers that are designed for different functions.[3] The foundational layer is known as the Common Knowledge Base, whilst the native cryptocurrency of this layer is called CKB. This foundational layer uses a proof-of-work consensus model. Other blockchains on the platform can use proof-of-stake consenus models. Smart contracts and decentralized applications can be deployed on any layer.

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Nervos Network
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Logo of Nervos Network
Denominations
PluralCKBytes, CKBs
CodeCKB
Development
Original author(s)Jan Xie
Terry Tai
Kevin Wang
Daniel Lv
Cipher Wang
White paperPositioning whitepaper

Cryptoeconomics whitepaper

Common Knowledge Base whitepaper
Initial release19 November 2019; 3 years ago (2019-11-19) (mainnet)
Code repositoryhttps://github.com/nervosnetwork
Development statusActive
Written inRust
Developer(s)Nervos Foundation
Source modeldecentralized open-source
Licensehttps://github.com/nervosnetwork/docs-new/blob/develop/LICENSE
Ledger
Timestamping schemeProof-of-work
Block timeapprox. 10 seconds
Block explorerhttps://explorer.nervos.org/
Circulating supply42,005,522,665 CKB (as of 29 August 2023)
Website
Websitehttps://www.nervos.org/
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Nervos Network was founded in 2018 by Jan Xie, Terry Tai, Kevin Wang, Daniel Lv, and Cipher Wang.