Antioch Peverell
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* Introduce CommitOnly variant of Inputs. Introduce CommitWrapper so we can sort commit only inputs correctly. * rememebr to resort if converting * write inputs based on variant and protocol version * read and write protocol version specific inputs * store full blocks in local db in v3 convert to v2 when relaying to v2 peers * add debug version_str for inputs * no assumptions about spent index sort order * add additional version debug logs * fix ser/deser tests for proto v3 * cleanup coinbase maturity * rework pool to better handle v2 conversion robustly * cleanup txpool add_to_pool * fix nrd kernel test * move init conversion earlier * cleanup * cleanup based on PR feedback
Grin
Grin is an in-progress implementation of the Mimblewimble protocol. Many characteristics are still undefined but the following constitutes a first set of choices:
- Clean and minimal implementation, and aiming to stay as such.
- Follows the Mimblewimble protocol, which provides hidden amounts and scaling advantages.
- Cuckoo Cycle proof of work in two variants named Cuckaroo (ASIC-resistant) and Cuckatoo (ASIC-targeted).
- Relatively fast block time: one minute.
- Fixed block reward over time with a decreasing dilution.
- Transaction fees are based on the number of Outputs created/destroyed and total transaction size.
- Smooth curve for difficulty adjustments.
To learn more, read our introduction to Mimblewimble and Grin.
Status
Grin is live with mainnet. Still, much is left to be done and contributions are welcome (see below). Check our mailing list archives for the latest status.
Contributing
To get involved, read our contributing docs.
Find us:
- Chat: Keybase, more instructions on how to join here.
- Mailing list: join the ~Mimblewimble team and subscribe on Launchpad.
- Twitter for the Grin council: @grincouncil
Getting Started
To learn more about the technology, read our introduction.
To build and try out Grin, see the build docs.
Philosophy
Grin likes itself small and easy on the eyes. It wants to be inclusive and welcoming for all walks of life, without judgement. Grin is terribly ambitious, but not at the detriment of others, rather to further us all. It may have strong opinions to stay in line with its objectives, which doesn't mean disrespect of others' ideas.
We believe in pull requests, data and scientific research. We do not believe in unfounded beliefs.
Credits
Tom Elvis Jedusor for the first formulation of Mimblewimble.
Andrew Poelstra for his related work and improvements.
John Tromp for the Cuckoo Cycle proof of work.
License
Apache License v2.0.