Spectrum
Spectrum serves as a clear, tamper‑proof ledger within the Qubic network, maintaining a complete record of every transaction executed in each cycle. Managed by a decentralized node consensus, it showcases transparency, security, and decentralization, solidifying Spectrum’s role as a core component of Qubic and building trust and openness for users worldwide.
Understanding Spectrum
In the Qubic universe, Spectrum represents a key, decentralized ledger system that holds an immutable, transparent transaction history for every epoch. As an open record, it presents the sequential order of every transaction that occurs within each epoch of the Qubic network.
Spectrum can be viewed as a digital, transparent ledger that anyone can access. It meticulously logs the transaction history of each epoch in the Qubic network.
How It Operates
- Recording transactions: After a transaction is executed, it is recorded as a new entry in Spectrum. The transaction’s details—such as the sender’s and receiver’s addresses and the transferred amount—are all captured.
- Immutable records: Once a transaction is recorded within an epoch, it cannot be altered. This immutable nature of Spectrum guarantees the accuracy and security of the network’s transaction history.
Security and Decentralization
Spectrum’s decentralized structure ensures that control is not concentrated in any single entity. Instead, Spectrum is distributed across all computors. This decentralization enhances Spectrum’s resilience against censorship and fraud. Altering Spectrum would require the consensus of the majority of computors, which is effectively impossible.
Network Roles
In the Qubic ecosystem, two primary node types—computors and miners—work together to support its decentralised infrastructure. These entities carry distinct responsibilities and ensure the network runs efficiently, while arbitrators play a crucial role in maintaining the network's fairness and reliability.
Quorum
The design of the Qubic system is rooted in the core principle of decentralization. Its unique governance model ensures that power never concentrates in a single entity. This is achieved through a quorum protocol and a separation of authority between arbitrators.