Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)
consensus · blockchain
Delegated Proof of Stake lets token holders vote for a limited validator set that produces blocks for the network.
- Also known as
- Delegated POS
Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) selects a smaller group of block producers or validators through stakeholder voting. This can improve throughput and predictable block times, but it concentrates operational power in fewer hands.
Advantages include high performance, fast finality in some designs, and easier validator coordination. Risks include cartel formation, vote buying, voter apathy, and plutocratic control.
Related terms
Proof of Stake (PoS)
→A family of consensus mechanisms in which validators commit stake to propose, attest to, and finalize blocks.
consensus · blockchain
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
→A DAO is an on-chain organization where members coordinate proposals, treasury actions, and rules through transparent governance processes.
governance · organization · defi