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Performance-Based Consensus

Definition

Performance-based consensus is a type of agreement mechanism in distributed ledger technology where validators are rewarded or penalized based on their computational contributions or network activity. Unlike traditional proof-of-work or proof-of-stake, this mechanism incentivizes network participants to perform specific, verifiable tasks, such as contributing computational power for AI model training or providing storage resources. Rewards are directly proportional to the quality and quantity of their verified work, promoting efficient resource allocation and network health. This approach aims to optimize the utility of decentralized networks beyond simple transaction validation, driving real-world computational value. It aligns incentives with network utility.