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Foundational Protocol

Definition

A foundational protocol constitutes the underlying set of rules and technologies that form the base layer of a blockchain network or decentralized application. These protocols define how transactions are validated, how consensus is reached, and how data is structured and stored. They serve as the core infrastructure upon which other applications and services are built, establishing the fundamental operational parameters. Without a robust foundational protocol, higher-level functionalities cannot reliably exist.