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Layered Architecture

OverProtocol introduces an innovative layered approach to blockchain data, designed to optimize both accessibility and sustainability. By segmenting data into essential and non-essential components, the system ensures that blockchain participation remains lightweight and scalable.

🌟 Key Concepts​

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  • Essential States: Accounts that are frequently accessed or have been recently used.
  • Non-essential States: Accounts that are rarely or never accessed.
  • Essential History: Data from newer blocks, crucial for immediate blockchain operations.
  • Non-essential History: Data from preceding blocks, used less frequently but important for overall network integrity.

⚙️ Layers of Blockchain Data​

Over Layer​

The Over Layer contains:

  • Active States: Vital for ongoing transactions and operations.
  • Recent History: Recent block data for verification.
  • Block Header Information: Metadata essential for network synchronization.

Nether Layer​

The Nether Layer stores:

  • Inactive States: Accounts with low activity.
  • Older History: Archived block data for historical validation.

This separation ensures that only the most essential data is actively maintained, reducing resource demands on participating nodes.

🚀 How Ethanos Powers the Layers​

The Ethanos Algorithm underpins this layered structure by:

  1. Defining clear criteria for categorizing data into Over and Nether Layers.
  2. Providing mechanisms to restore inactive or historical data back into the Over Layer when needed.

By enforcing a bounded Over Layer size, Ethanos ensures the blockchain remains:

  • Sustainable: Reducing unnecessary resource consumption.
  • Scalable: Allowing more participants to join with minimal technical overhead.

Why It Matters​

This layered architecture represents a breakthrough in blockchain design. By prioritizing active data while archiving less essential components, OverProtocol achieves:

  • Efficiency: Lower hardware and storage requirements.
  • Accessibility: Inclusive participation, even for devices with limited capacity.
  • Scalability: Sustainable growth as the network expands.

For a deep dive into the Ethanos Algorithm, explore the next section: Ethanos Algorithm →