As per Figure 1, XChain works by opening secure communication channels between its members. This workflow is designed to reduce network load while providing a proper and efficient communication channel that is usable in different ways.
By building a dynamic, verifiable and unpredictable chain of XChain nodes, XChain is able to quickly and safely certify many types of data that don’t require immediate finality or that don’t require immediate or preemptive finality.
At the same time, XChain workflow requires strong encryption and cryptographic identity verification, thus generating valid and verifiable attestations that can be submitted to the broader DEMOS Network consensus.
XChain design is especially suited for exchanging data rapidly, safely and with the lowest possible cost.
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