What this page will cover
- Why Livepeer uses stake as security instead of permissioned membership
- Why inflation exists and how it supports network participation
- Why probabilistic micropayments are used instead of per-job on-chain settlement
- Why the protocol and execution network stay separate
- Why Arbitrum is the primary protocol execution chain
Best pages to read now
Protocol Overview
The current entry page for protocol scope and responsibilities.
Core Mechanisms
The current page for staking, rewards, and payment primitives.
Protocol Economics
The clearest current explanation of money flow and incentives.
Governance Model
The current page for how protocol changes are authorised.