BUILDERS ALL-HANDS (MAR 21ST)
Call Highlights:
Deep Dive into Morse & Shannon Suppliers (fka Servicers)
Morse & Shannon Updates
Morse Suppliers:
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In Morse, on average, Suppliers need to run 15 chains in a minimum of 3 regions and 100 nodes to break even.
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This prevents chain-specific specialists from joining POKT and puts a strain on indie node runners.
Shannon Suppliers:
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In Shannon, by adjusting or removing the MaxChains parameter and Geo-Mesh, Suppliers could run 1 chain in 1 region and 2 nodes to break even.
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This would open up many use cases for POKT and make node running more inclusive.
New Rewards Model:
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A more inclusive reward model is also being explored. The model would introduce a revenue stream for data sources (the clients or the underlying chains that nodes connect to). For example, Polygon Foundation would receive a portion of the rewards generated from Polygon’s traffic.
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This would incentivize Chain foundations to integrate with POKT and ensures they benefit from their own developments and maintenance efforts. It would also incentivize new Data Sources on POKT.
Protocol Updates:
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Shannon:
– Shannon’s private testnet has launched. Focus is on establishing the basics of Shannon. Tests are already ongoing, with some suppliers submitting claims.
– Public testnet scheduled for April. -
Morse Update:
– SPACE proposal approved by the DAO. This allows us to increase the block size and also increase the amount of relays required to submit a claim to reduce bloat.
Link to recording: https://youtu.be/ue1DK2rAZK0?feature=shared