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The Optimistic Consensus specification provides a formal description of the protocol for sub-block transaction confirmation.

Kontor Optimistic Consensus Specification

Read the complete consensus protocol specification (PDF)

Key Topics Covered

  • Protocol model with state-machine replication and threat model
  • Transaction submission, validation, and batch formation
  • State execution ordering and finalization criteria
  • Stake requirements, rewards, and slashing conditions
  • Security analysis with safety, liveness, and accountability proofs
  • Formal verification in Lean 4