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Optimistic Democracy

Understanding GenLayer's Optimistic Democracy
A Brief Overview & Consensus Explanation

About GenLayer

GenLayer is a new class of distributed ledger technology (DLT) capable of non-deterministic operations through a dynamic consensus mechanism. By leveraging the Jury Theorem ("wisdom of the crowd") and Schelling Point mechanics, GenLayer supports subjective decision-making and becomes the first Intelligent Blockchain.

This means GenLayer can allow smart contracts to natively access the internet, interpret real-world data, and go beyond purely deterministic logic to make subjective decisions. In short:

  • Bitcoin is Trustless Money
  • Ethereum is Trustless Applications
  • GenLayer is Trustless Decision-Making

This application provides an overview of how GenLayer’s consensus—calledOptimistic Democracy—functions, guiding you through the stages of transaction processing and helping you explore simulations that illustrate how the network reaches agreement.

Note: This tool is an approximation and is for educational purposes only. For more details on GenLayer's architecture, technical specifications, or community links, visit theofficial documentation. We look forward to your participation and questions!