State Forking Mechanisms

Protocol

State forking mechanisms define the divergence point within a distributed ledger, occurring when a subset of nodes adopts a divergent set of consensus rules. This bifurcation necessitates a precise handling of derivative positions, as the underlying asset effectively splits into two distinct chains. Market participants must monitor these events to mitigate risks related to contract settlement and collateral parity across the newly formed ecosystem.
State Trees A stylized, dark blue linking mechanism secures a light-colored, bone-like asset.

State Trees

Meaning ⎊ Data structures that store and efficiently update the global state of accounts and contracts on a blockchain.