Infographic showing the transaction lifecycle on Shibarium PoS architecture, including user initiation, validation, checkpointing, verification, execution, and optional asset transfer.

Transaction Lifecycle on Shibarium PoS Architecture

Shibarium’s PoS (Proof-of-Stake) chain leverages sidechains to deliver unparalleled transaction speed and cost efficiency, while maintaining robust security through a decentralized network of validators and the Plasma bridge framework.
Shibarium PoS is designed for fast, secure, and affordable transactions, making it ideal for dApps, games, metaverses, and real-world businesses.

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How It Works

  • Sidechains process transactions off the Ethereum mainnet, increasing speed and reducing costs.
  • PoS Validators secure the network by staking BONE tokens and validating transactions.
  • Plasma Bridge ensures asset security and enables seamless transfers between Shibarium and Ethereum.

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Ethereum’s Role in Shibarium PoS

Core contracts on Ethereum mainnet anchor the Shibarium chain, manage asset transfers, implement fraud proofs, and handle the exit queue for moving assets back to Ethereum. This connection guarantees transparency, security, and interoperability.

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Public Checkpoint Nodes

Checkpoint nodes are essential validators in the Shibarium PoS architecture. They:
  1. Validate transactions against the current state of the Shibarium chain.
  2. Submit checkpoints (Merkle roots of transaction hashes) to Ethereum, ensuring data integrity and security through cryptographic proofs.

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Shibarium Sidechain Features

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Speed

Shibarium processes transactions at lightning speed, outperforming Ethereum in transactions per second. Bridging, deposits, and withdrawals are seamless, while maintaining Ethereum-level security.
2

Scalability

Shibarium is built to scale with any organization, product, or community. It supports major ERC standards and submits checkpoints to Ethereum for added security. A dynamic community drives adoption and engagement.
3

Flexibility & Simplicity

Shibarium is fully EVM compatible, so you can deploy your smart contracts directly. The network is designed for easy onboarding, simple token transfers, and smooth migration from Web2 to Web3/Web4.
4

Cost

Shibarium keeps most transaction fees below $0.01, making blockchain affordable for everyone. The PoS system and EIP-1559 token burning ensure predictable, low gas fees and deflationary tokenomics.
With Shibarium PoS, you can send, receive, and store assets, bridge tokens, and stake for rewards—all with speed, security, and minimal cost.
For more details, visit the official Shibarium PoS Chain documentation.