# SatoshiChain ## SatoshiChain - [What is SatoshiChain?](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/what-is-satoshichain.md) - [1.1 Phases](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/what-is-satoshichain/1.1-phases.md) - [1.2 Connect To SatoshiChain](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/what-is-satoshichain/1.2-connect-to-satoshichain.md) - [1.3 Solutions](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/what-is-satoshichain/1.3-solutions.md): Innovative Solutions to Persistent Problems - [1.4 Characteristics](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/what-is-satoshichain/1.4-characteristics.md): Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that uses cryptography and consensus mechanisms to securely record and verify transactions on a decentralized network of nodes. - [Main Features](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/main-features.md): SatoshiChain relies on the following key principles - [2.1 'Clique' Proof-of-Authority (PoA) Consensus](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/main-features/2.1-clique-proof-of-authority-poa-consensus.md): Community users can participate in the network which ensures a permissionless and decentralized blockchain - [2.2 EVM-compatible](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/main-features/2.2-evm-compatible.md): Existing Ethereum smart contracts can easily be migrated to SatoshiChain without requiring any further modification - [2.3 Decentralized Governance](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/main-features/2.3-decentralized-governance.md): Community members (token holders) can make proposals, delegate, vote on the blockchain parameters & events, and influence governance decisions - [2.4 Cross-chain Compatibility](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/main-features/2.4-cross-chain-compatibility.md): Bitcoin can be easily utilized on the SatoshiChain network by wrapping the Bitcoin via the SatoshiChain bridge, and sent back to the Bitcoin network as needed - [Background](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background.md): Decentralized & Secure for Bright Future - [3.1 Cryptographic Hash Functions](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.1-cryptographic-hash-functions.md): Cryptographic hash functions are mathematical algorithms that produce unique, fixed-size outputs for any input, and are used for data integrity and security. - [3.2 Digital Signatures](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.2-digital-signatures.md): Digital signatures use a combination of public key cryptography and a hashing function to create a unique, encrypted signature for a digital document. - [3.2.1 Secp256k1 Curve](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.2-digital-signatures/3.2.1-secp256k1-curve.md): In cryptography, secp256k1 is an elliptic curve used for digital signatures and key generation, including in the Bitcoin blockchain. - [3.2.2 ECDSA Signature Algorithm](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.2-digital-signatures/3.2.2-ecdsa-signature-algorithm.md): In cryptography, the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is a digital signature algorithm that uses the secp256k1 curve to create and verify digital signatures. - [3.3 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.3-ethereum-virtual-machine-evm.md): Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a decentralized platform that executes smart contracts, allowing for the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps). - [3.4 Consensus Protocols](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols.md): A consensus protocol is a set of rules and procedures that are used by a distributed network of nodes to achieve agreement on the state of the network and its data. - [3.4.1 Proof-of-Work (PoW) - Nakamoto Consensus](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.1-proof-of-work-pow-nakamoto-consensus.md) - [3.4.2 Istanbul Byzantine Fault Tolerant (IBFT)](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.2-istanbul-byzantine-fault-tolerant-ibft.md) - [3.4.3 IBFT Proof of Authority (PoA)](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.3-ibft-proof-of-authority-poa.md) - [3.4.4 IBFT Proof-of-Stake (PoS)](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.4-ibft-proof-of-stake-pos.md) - [3.4.5 RAFT](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.5-raft.md) - [3.4.6 'Clique' Proof-of-Authority (PoA)](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.6-clique-proof-of-authority-poa.md) - [3.4.7 Comparison and Selection](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/background/3.4-consensus-protocols/3.4.7-comparison-and-selection.md): 'Clique' Proof-of-Authority (PoA) is best for our needs. - [Developers](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/developers.md): SatoshiChain (Satoshi) Architecture - [4.1 SatoshiChain Layering Architecture](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/developers/4.1-satoshichain-layering-architecture.md) - [4.2 SatoshiChain Cross-Chain Protocol](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/developers/4.2-satoshichain-cross-chain-protocol.md) - [4.3 SatoshiChain Design](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/developers/4.3-satoshichain-design.md) - [4.4 Native Currency of SatoshiChain: The $SC Token](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/developers/4.4-native-currency-of-satoshichain-the-usdsc-token.md) - [4.5 SatoshiChain Configurations](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/developers/4.5-satoshichain-configurations.md) - [VE Model for SatoshiChain](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/ve-model-for-satoshichain.md) - [5.1 Voting Power](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/ve-model-for-satoshichain/5.1-voting-power.md) - [5.2 How to Use $veSC](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/ve-model-for-satoshichain/5.2-how-to-use-usdvesc.md) - [Smart Contracts of SatoshiChain](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain.md) - [6.1 Validator Set Contract](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain/6.1-validator-set-contract.md) - [6.2 Slashing Contract](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain/6.2-slashing-contract.md) - [6.3 Staking Contract](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain/6.3-staking-contract.md) - [6.4 Governance Contract](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain/6.4-governance-contract.md) - [6.5 Vault Contract](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain/6.5-vault-contract.md) - [6.6 Bridge Contract](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/smart-contracts-of-satoshichain/6.6-bridge-contract.md) - [SatoshiChain Staking](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/satoshichain-staking.md) - [SatoshiX Decentralized Exchange (DEX)](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/satoshix-decentralized-exchange-dex.md) - [9.1 NFT](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/potential-applications/9.1-nft.md) - [9.2 DeFi](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/potential-applications/9.2-defi.md) - [9.3 GameFi](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/potential-applications/9.3-gamefi.md) - [Become a Validator Node Operator](https://satoshichain.gitbook.io/satoshi-chain/become-a-validator-node-operator.md)