System Overview
Dorsium implements a revolutionary three-tier network architecture that balances accessibility, security, and scalability.
Network Layers
Android/iOS App • Activity-based mining
Light validators • Block assembly
Full consensus • Blockchain storage
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Hierarchical Delegated Consensus (HDC)
HDC is Dorsium's innovative consensus mechanism that uses three validation layers instead of one. Think of it as a triple-lock security system where each layer independently verifies transactions.
Consensus Flow
Mobile Miners
(9-15)- •Ed25519/Secp256k1 signature verification
- •Transaction format check
- •Balance query via light client
- •Vote: Valid or Invalid
Validators
(TBD)- •Full transaction validation
Nodes
(TBD)- •Nonce, gas, smart contract check
- •Block assembly
Validators
(TBD)- •Block validation & finalization
- •Blockchain write
Result: Invalid transactions are filtered at layer 1, reducing node computational load by ~40%.
Attack Resistance
HDC implements multi-tier security:
Minimum Attack Cost
To compromise the network, an attacker must control all three tiers simultaneously:
| Tier | Requirement | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 34%+ | KYC requirement blocks mass fake account creation |
| Node | 34% (34 units) | €21,590 hardware + video KYC |
| Validator | 34% (34 units) | €32,300 hardware + video KYC |
Total hardware cost: €53,890+ minimum Real cost: Unquantifiable due to KYC bypass requirement
Every hardware purchase requires a video call verification with the Dorsium team, making anonymous mass purchases impossible.
Network Partition Resistance
HDC's instant finality (BFT) means partitions cannot produce conflicting states.
Hardware Specifications
Mobile Validators
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Any modern smartphone (2015+) |
| RAM | Minimum 2GB |
| Network | WiFi or mobile data |
Nodes
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500T 2.50GHz (4 cores) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 500GB SSD |
| OS | Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS+ |
Validators
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6500T 2.50GHz (4 cores) |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe |
| OS | Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS+ |
Tunnel System Architecture
Dorsium uses VPS-based tunnel infrastructure to simplify network participation:
Purpose
- Eliminates fixed IP requirement for Node/Validator owners
- Provides routing for peer-to-peer communication
- Reduces technical barriers to entry
Connection Routing
- Mobile Validators → VPS Tunnel → Nodes
- Nodes → VPS Tunnel → Validators
- Validators → Direct P2P mesh (optional VPS fallback)
Important Clarification
The VPS tunnel infrastructure is ONLY a networking convenience layer - it does NOT centralize the testnet. Tunnels do not process transactions, participate in consensus, or store testnet data.
Alpha Network Testnet Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Network Type | Technical testing environment |
| Consensus Model | Simulated HDC for testing |
| Base Framework | Cosmos SDK (planned) |
| Scoring System | dPOINT (no monetary value) |
| Points Distribution | Based on testnet participation |
| Current Implementation | Off-chain database tracking |
Current State - Alpha Network Testnet
- Off-chain database (Supabase PostgreSQL)
- Reward calculations managed by GRAVUJ MIKLOS-HENRICH PFA
- Deterministic formulas, SHA-256 audit trail
- Public explorer: dorsium.com/off-chain-explorer
- dPOINT scoring system with NO monetary value
Questions?
Email: hello@dorsium.com