Consensus Mechanism ： PoS (Proof of Stake)

EMC adopts a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus model, whose core logic resides in a chain-initialized Staking Smart Contract. This contract is pre-deployed at address 0x0000000000000000000000000000000001001 from genesis (block 0 onward).

1. Validator Staking Requirements

• Minimum Stake Threshold: 1,000,000 EMC

• Once a node stakes the required amount of EMC, it must wait 50 subsequent blocks before officially participating in block production.

2. Block Production and Rewards

• New blocks are produced under a collective validation process, with one validator ultimately selected to propose and broadcast the block;

• The selected validator receives all Gas fees consumed by transactions in that block as a reward (no additional inflationary issuance);

• During the initial network phase, the number of active validators is set to 7.

By integrating a chain-native staking contract with a PoS consensus approach, EMC achieves both flexibility and robust security. The dynamic staking and validator-joining mechanisms ensure a fair and transparent validation environment for developers, node operators, and the broader community.