Block Reward Variability refers to the fluctuations in the compensation received by miners or validators for successfully adding a new block to a blockchain. This variation can stem from factors such as transaction fees, network congestion, or scheduled halving events. It directly impacts the profitability and operational stability of mining or staking operations. The degree of variability influences participant incentives and network security.
Context
The discussion around Block Reward Variability often relates to the economic stability of proof-of-work and proof-of-stake networks. Significant variations can influence a miner’s or validator’s decision to participate, affecting network decentralization and security over time. Upcoming protocol upgrades or changes in fee structures frequently prompt scrutiny of how these adjustments might alter reward consistency for network contributors.
Introducing the first tractable model for selfish mining on a DAG, this protocol raises the security threshold, enabling robust, practical high-MEV consensus.
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