Blockchain Architecture

GAYA’s architecture is built up of the following key components.

Autonomous Smart Contracts

At the core of the GAYA ecosystem are autonomous smart contracts, which operate independently as “actors” within the network. Each smart contract is assigned a unique address and has its own code and data. These contracts execute transactions sequentially to maintain consistency and avoid conflicts. The architecture ensures reliability and transparency in contract operations, supporting seamless and secure execution.

Continuous Account Chains

Each account on the GAYA blockchain maintains a continuous sequence of transactions, referred to as an Account Chain. These Account Chains group transactions into blocks, documenting state changes and interactions for each account over time. This approach ensures full traceability and transparency, allowing users to review a clear, linear history of all transactions associated with their accounts.

Unified Ledger System

The GAYA blockchain aggregates all individual Account Chains into a unified, immutable ledger. This integrated ledger provides a consistent framework where all network transactions adhere to uniform rules. The comprehensive design ensures the blockchain’s integrity, reliability, and tamper-proof recording of activities across the network.

Custom Workchains

GAYA introduces specialized Workchains that operate under distinct rules tailored to specific applications or use cases. These Workchains remain interconnected with the GAYA network, allowing seamless interoperability while enabling flexibility in rule sets. This modular approach supports applications with unique requirements, such as financial services, gaming, or social media.

The GAYA Masterchain

The GAYA Masterchain serves as the central coordinating blockchain, synchronizing all Account Chains and Workchains within the ecosystem. By incorporating block references from each chain into a network-wide snapshot, the Masterchain ensures consensus, integrity, and operational consistency across the entire network.

The benefits of GAYA’s architecture are numerous and impactful. Enhanced security is achieved through decentralized validation processes and robust cryptographic mechanisms, safeguarding transactions and user data. Scalability is inherent in the modular design, which accommodates multiple parallel applications via Workchains. Interoperability is seamless between Workchains and the Masterchain, ensuring consistent performance across diverse use cases. Transparency and traceability are hallmarks of the system, with continuous Account Chains and immutable records offering full visibility into all network activities. Additionally, the architecture provides flexibility through custom Workchains, enabling application-specific optimizations without compromising the broader network’s coherence.