Historical Moment: Stellar Co-founder’s Speech at US Congress
December 4, 2024, marked a memorable day for the cryptocurrency industry. Daniel Dickon, co-founder of Stellar, delivered a keynote speech at a panel discussion titled “Innovation Revolution: How Technology Shapes the Future of Finance” held at the US Congress in Washington D.C.
Innovation of Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP)
SCP, adopted by P Network and Stellar, is an innovative consensus mechanism with the following characteristics:
Technical Features
- Processing Speed: 3-5 seconds per transaction
- Transaction Cost: Approximately 0.00001 XLM per transaction
- Processing Capacity: Capable of processing thousands of transactions per second
- Advanced Security: Protected by Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)
SCP Operating Mechanism
As a type of Federated Byzantine Agreement (FBA), SCP operates through the following process:
- Each node sets a set of trusted nodes (quorum)
- Transaction validation through consensus within the quorum
- Transaction finalization through majority approval
- Recording on the distributed ledger
Impact on the Global Financial System
Stellar’s technology offers the following advantages compared to traditional financial systems:
- Direct currency exchange via Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
- Application building through smart contract functionality
- High interoperability enabling collaboration between different platforms
Regulatory Environment and Future Outlook
Cryptocurrency regulation in the United States is reaching a critical turning point. As the need for effective oversight is highlighted, the following points are becoming important:
- Balance between innovation and regulation
- Strengthening consumer protection
- Ensuring financial system stability
Conclusion: Towards the Realization of an Inclusive Financial System
P Network aims to realize more efficient and inclusive financial services by leveraging the Stellar technology base. Features such as high-speed transaction processing, low cost, and high security are important elements of global financial innovation.