Proof-of-Developer (PoD)
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
Proof of Developer was a mechanism that was spearhaeded back in 2014 as a means for cryptocurrency and ICO projects to verify that they are actively managed by a developer(s). This concept was created at a time when issues of pump and dump altcoins and ICOs were rampant. Where scammers were reportedly copy pasting codes from existing cryptocurrencies to market and sell for quick profits.
Related Terms
Full Pay-Per-Share (FPPS)
FPPS is quite similar to PPS; the only difference is that the pool will additionally pay a transaction fee incentive if the block is identified. FPPS is the same as PPS+.
Block Explorer
Application or websites which display information such as status of transactions or data contained in a block of a given public blockchain network.
Emission
The speed/rate at which new coins are minted and released as dictated by the protocols written.
Off-chain
It refers to transactions occuring outside the blockchain and executed instantly.
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