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# Proof of Authority

Proof of Authority (PoA) ensures high security, efficiency, and resistance to malicious attacks. 

To enhance decentralization and community governance, GChain will introduce a **Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) mechanism** attached to PoA. This will allow network participants to **vote on the governance and integrity of validators**, ensuring that any corrupted or malicious validator can be expelled. <mark style="color:blue;background-color:yellow;">**(Coming soon)**</mark>

By combining **DPoS and PoA**, GChain adopts a hybrid consensus model that enhances security while promoting community involvement. This mechanism largely follows the **BSC consensus framework**, inheriting key features such as:

* **Blocks are produced by a limited set of validators**, ensuring efficiency and speed.
* **Validators take turns producing blocks in a PoA model**, similar to Ethereum's Clique consensus.
* **A dynamic validator selection system**, where governance participation influences validator status.
* **Parlia's consensus engine** interacts with system contracts to enable **health monitoring, revenue distribution, and validator set adjustments** for long-term stability.

This hybrid model ensures that GChain remains **secure, scalable, and community-driven**, striking a balance between efficiency and decentralization.