- 许可型运营方： 可配置的管理权限方定义验证者和治理参与者，以满足组织的安全、合规或联盟需求。
- 即时验证者更新： 通过一次原子化链上操作即可添加、移除或替换验证者，调整验证者相对权重，并轮换密钥。
- 无代币运行： 无需发行或管理原生代币即可启动、运行并治理网络。
- 面向未来的架构： 可在需要时平滑过渡到权益证明（Proof-of-Stake），并引入代币。
权威证明的最佳可用方案
| 特性 | 替代方案 | Cosmos PoA 模块 |
|---|---|---|
| 与 Cosmos SDK v0.53+ 兼容 | ✗ | ✓ |
| 支持无代币运行 | ✗ | ✓ |
| 灵活的治理权限 | ✗ | ✓ |
| 可编程惩罚机制（监禁、罚没） | ✗ | ✓ |
| 纳入 Cosmos 漏洞赏金计划 | ✗ | ✓ |
| 由 Cosmos 核心开发者持续开发 | ✗ | ✓ |
源代码
权威证明模块的源代码可在此处找到。可用文档
本目录包含权威证明模块的详细文档。- API Reference - gRPC 查询与交易的完整 API 参考
- Architecture - 系统架构与模块集成细节
- Distribution - 费用分配机制与算法
- Governance - 治理集成与基于权重的投票
可用性
权威证明模块采用商业授权，并作为 Cosmos Enterprise 订阅的一部分提供。 如需了解如何在你的链上使用权威证明模块，请联系 [email protected]。The Proof of Authority (PoA) permissioned consensus module is a Cosmos SDK module that enables permissioned consensus for networks requiring controlled participation. A designated administrative authority manages the validator set directly, ensuring that only approved operators participate in block production and governance. Unlike traditional Proof-of-Stake systems, validator membership is not determined by token staking. Validators are explicitly authorized, updated, and removed through on-chain administrative actions, enabling predictable operations and compliance-aligned governance. The PoA module is designed for networks that require:
- Permissioned Operators: A configurable administrative authority defines validators and governance participants to meet organizational security, compliance, or consortium requirements.
- Instant Validator Updates: Add, remove, or replace validators, adjust relative validator weights, and rotate keys in a single atomic on-chain action.
- Token-Free Operation: Launch, operate, and govern a network without issuing or managing a native token.
- Future-Proof Architecture: Seamlessly transition to Proof-of-Stake and introduce a token when needed.
The best available option for Proof of Authority
| Characteristic | Alternatives | Cosmos PoA Module |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility with Cosmos SDK v0.53+ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Support for token-free operation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Flexible governance authority | ✗ | ✓ |
| Programmable penalties (jailing, slashing) | ✗ | ✓ |
| Included in Cosmos bug bounty program | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ongoing development by Cosmos core developers | ✗ | ✓ |
Source Code
The source code for the Proof of Authority module can be found here.Available Documentation
This directory contains detailed documentation for the Proof of Authority module.- API Reference - Complete API reference for gRPC queries and transactions
- Architecture - System architecture and module integration details
- Distribution - Fee distribution mechanics and algorithms
- Governance - Governance integration and power-based voting