How Does Injective Work?
Injective is a public blockchain open to anyone interested in running a node. It combines a Tendermint-based Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus, smart contract compatibility, and interoperability to support a wide range of DeFi applications.
Tendermint Proof-of-Stake Consensus
Built using the Cosmos SDK, Injective relies on a Tendermint-based PoS consensus:
Validators stake their INJ tokens to secure the network.
Validators earn rewards for honest behavior and lose their stake if they act maliciously.
Tendermint is optimized for smart contract deployment, delivering:
Lightning-fast performance (up to 10,000+ TPS)
Near-instant transaction finality
Environmentally friendly operation, much more efficient than most blockchains
This speed and efficiency make Injective ideal for running high-performance Web3 finance apps.
Smart Contract Capability
Injective uses a CosmWasm-based smart contract layer, enabling complex dApps and cross-chain applications.
What makes Injective unique:
Its CosmWasm implementation uses wasmx, allowing smart contracts to execute automatically at every block.
Unlike typical smart contracts, which require external triggers (like users) to activate, Injective’s contracts self-trigger, enabling:
Truly decentralized applications
Permissionless operation
Advanced financial and DeFi applications with automated logic
💡 Bottom line: Injective combines speed, efficiency, and smart contract innovation to provide a blockchain capable of supporting the next generation of powerful, decentralized finance applications.@Injective #injective $INJ
