Proof of Causality
= As used by the Hetu Protocol in their Intersubjective Consensus
Description
Proof of Causality Work (POCW)
• "With the "Proof of Causality Work" mechanism, Hetu tracks and records the causal relationships within the system, ensuring that each network node's contributions are fairly calculated and recorded. This causality-based consensus approach enhances scalability and real-time performance, while also providing an effective incentive and reward mechanism for decentralized science and AI scenarios.
Causality Graph and Verifiable Logical Clocks (VLC)
• Hetu uses a causality graph (DAG) to establish causal ordering of events, overcoming the rigid global ordering constraints of traditional blockchains. Verifiable Logical Clocks (VLC) ensure that each node’s actions are verifiable, maintaining the integrity and fairness of causal relationships even in the presence of malicious participants."
(Telegram, January 2025, 'Claire')
More information
Also from the Hetu Protocol:
• "Traditional blockchain mechanisms struggle with handling multi-party contributions in AI and decentralized science (DeSci). Hetu offers a transparent and trustworthy mechanism to fairly distribute rewards using causality graphs and VLC, ensuring accurate and fair attribution of all participants' contributions."