Network Parameters
This page outlines the key parameters and attributes of the Tangle network. Please note that some of these values may be subject to change via on-chain governance. For the most up-to-date and accurate values, it is recommended to check the constants directly by inspecting the chain state (opens in a new tab) and/or storage (opens in a new tab).
Fee Structure
- Dust (small, uneconomical to track amounts) is burned.
- Fees are split as follows:
- 80% goes to the treasury
- 20% goes to the block author (validator)
- 100% of tips go to block authors, similar to gas fees on other networks.
Epoch and Era Durations
| Tangle | Time |
|---|---|
| Slot | 6 seconds |
| Epoch | 4 hours |
| Session | 4 hours |
| Era | 24 hours |
Block Time
The Tangle network targets a 6-second block time.
Governance
- The total minimum deposit for a governance proposal is
PREIMAGE_DEPOSIT + DEMO_MINIMUM_DEPOSIT = 100 + 1000 + (preimage byte fee) > 1100.
Precision
TNT has 18 decimal places.