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Core

Core Components

This section documents the core components of the Supernova blockchain platform.

Contents

Core Architecture

Supernova's architecture consists of several key components:

  1. Consensus Layer - Implements the hybrid PoS/renewable energy validation mechanism
  2. Execution Layer - Processes transactions and smart contracts
  3. Data Layer - Manages blockchain state and history
  4. Network Layer - Handles peer discovery and communication
  5. API Layer - Provides interfaces for interacting with the blockchain

These components work together to create a scalable, sustainable blockchain platform capable of supporting enterprise-grade applications while maintaining a negative carbon footprint.

Design Principles

The core components of Supernova were designed with the following principles:

  • Sustainability - Environmental impact is a first-class consideration
  • Scalability - Architecture supports high transaction throughput
  • Security - Forward-looking security against classical and quantum threats
  • Simplicity - Clean interfaces between components
  • Interoperability - Designed to work with existing blockchain ecosystems

The documentation in this section provides details on how these principles are implemented in the core architecture.