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This page is being developed. Its role is to explain why the protocol is designed the way it is, not just what the contracts do.

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.
Last modified on April 8, 2026