Points

The network's governance mechanism calculates points for validators on the blockchain. Points are typically assigned based on several factors, including:

1. Uptime

   Validators that maintain a high level of uptime, meaning they consistently produce blocks and participate in the consensus process, are generally awarded more points.

2. Behavior during consensus

   Validators that exhibit good behavior during the consensus process, such as following the rules and not attempting to manipulate the network, are generally awarded more points.

3. Contribution to the network

   Validators that contribute to the security and stability of the network in other ways, such as by providing infrastructure or contributing to the development of the network, may also receive additional points.

The exact calculation of points for validators in the network may vary and may be subject to change as the network evolves and new features are added. However, roughly the mapping of Points to the block producers are as follows:

• 20 points for each (non-uncle) block produced,

• 2 points for each reference to a previously unreferenced uncle block, and

• 1 point for each referenced uncle.

The overall goal is to incentivize good behavior and maintain the network's security and stability by selecting the most trustworthy and reliable validators.