Unit Network Blockchain
A custom Layer 1 blockchain built on Substrate, purpose-designed for asset tokenization, exchange, and community management.
Why Substrate?
| Advantage | Details |
|---|---|
| Custom runtime | Purpose-built pallets (not generic smart contracts) for tokens, exchange, treasury |
| Forkless upgrades | Deploy protocol changes without hard forks |
| WebAssembly runtime | Deterministic execution across all nodes |
| Polkadot ecosystem | Path to parachain integration and cross-chain messaging |
| Battle-tested | Powers Polkadot, Kusama, and 100+ production chains |
| Modular | Add, remove, or modify pallets independently |
Consensus
Unit Network uses a Proof of Stake consensus model optimized for:
- Security — Staked tokens incentivize honest behavior
- Speed — Fast block production and finality
- Energy efficiency — No mining hardware required
- Decentralization — Open participation through staking
Off-Chain Workers
Substrate's off-chain worker framework enables Unit Network to:
- Fetch external prices from multiple data sources
- Verify transactions on external blockchains (BTC, ETH, etc.)
- Build consensus on price feeds every 4 blocks
- Process background tasks without blocking the main chain
→ See: Staking Worker Pallet · Oracle Pallet
Cross-Chain Interoperability
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Wrapped assets | 14+ external cryptocurrencies bridged to Unit Network |
| Bridge protocols | Deposit and withdraw BTC, ETH, DOT, SOL, and more |
| Polkadot path | Designed for future parachain integration |
| XCMP ready | Cross-chain message passing capability |
On-Chain Governance
- Token holder voting on protocol upgrades and parameter changes
- Transparent proposals — All governance actions recorded on-chain
- Community-driven — Network direction shaped by participants
- Forkless execution — Approved changes deployed seamlessly
Performance
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Throughput | High TPS with Substrate's parallel processing |
| Fees | Minimal transaction costs |
| Finality | Fast block confirmation times |
| Storage | On-chain state with indexed history |
| Scalability | Designed to handle growing demand |
Blockchain vs. Protocol
| Aspect | Blockchain Layer | Protocol Layer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Infrastructure and consensus | Application and business logic |
| Scope | Block production, validation, security | Token management, exchange, treasury |
| Built with | Substrate runtime | Custom pallets + frontend |
| Governance | On-chain voting | Community-driven proposals |