Nodes Roadmap

This roadmap is a general description of the product direction set up for Nomisma Core Nodes and related products/functionalities. Work is still ongoing, so this section is subject to change.

Phase 1: Community Nodes (mid-2025)

Transaction Recording

Capture and record on-chain transactions on the Chromia-based layer without finalizing or validating them, while maintaining a reliable record.

Token Distribution

Serve as primary recipients of token incentives, distributing a portion of rewards to Community Node operators.

DAO Governance Participation

Enjoy exclusive participation rights in Nomisma’s on-chain DAO voting mechanisms, allowing you to propose or vote on network parameters, future upgrades, and key community decisions.

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Phase 2: Synchronizing Nodes (late 2026—early 2027)

Chain Clustering & Synchronization

Transform the Nomisma chain into a "cluster of chains," enabling parallel transaction processing while acting as "synchronizers" to ensure data consistency across the expanded chain clusters.

Partial Consensus Responsibility

Gain an upgraded role in the consensus process by sharing validation tasks with the underlying chain, enhancing network throughput through offloading certain validation steps from the primary chain.

Gradual Consensus Transition

Prepare for full validator duties, as the network relies on their computations and confirmations to maintain chain integrity.

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Phase 3: Validating Nodes (late 2027)

Full Consensus Operators

Finalize and approve transactions, effectively "closing" consensus on the Nomisma chain and providing the highest level of security and trust within the ecosystem.

Advanced Verification & Security

Verify blocks produced across all chain clusters, ensuring their accuracy, immutability, and resilience against malicious activity.

Primary Staking Rewards

Offer the most substantial reward opportunities due to their pivotal role in securing the network, distributing a share of all on-chain fees based on the amount of Nomisma Native Token (or other relevant token) staked to these nodes.

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Moving from Community Nodes to Synchronizing Nodes and then to Validating Nodes ensures the network can handle growing transaction volumes.

Each phase adds layers of validation, culminating in a robust final consensus at the Validating Node stage.

Nodes at every level contribute to decentralized decision-making—Community Nodes receive DAO participation rights, while more advanced nodes take on deeper verification roles.

Every stage offers earnings potential, with the share of fees proportional to a node’s responsibilities and the tokens staked.