Witnesses play an important role in UniChain network. They validate transactions, blocks and also maintain network behavior.
UniChain has 55 witness nodes in total. 33 active witness nodes continuously validate transaction, produce block and maintain the network. 22 other witness nodes are in standby status which ready to replace any active witness nodes if they can not function (ex: can not produce block after a specific of time).
Witness nodes are selected from any account in the network through an election process. To become a UniChain witness, one must follow the below steps
- Register an account in UniChain network
- Deposit at least 1000 UNW into account
- Persuade other accounts (community) for their votes
Election will refresh after every 6 hours. The top 55 accounts which receive the most votes will become UniChain witnesses.
Please note that after applying for a witness, 1000 UNW will immediately burnt. This action is to protect network from spammers. Benefits and setting up a witness will be described in the next posts.
