Vaulta

Vaulta is a blockchain infrastructure platform that evolved from the EOS network. It was created to support decentralised finance, tokenised assets, and Web3-native applications by reusing and extending EOS’s technical architecture. Vaulta retains the core features of EOS, such as a high-throughput consensus system, readable account names, and programmable resource allocation, while introducing new layers for improved scalability and cross-chain compatibility.

The network is structured around two key components:

• Vaulta Native: The core layer of the network that provides deterministic performance and system-level features. It enables user-friendly accounts, low-latency transactions (~1s finality), and a delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS) governance model. Native tools allow developers to abstract blockchain complexity for end users and build financial applications that operate in real-time.

• Vaulta EVM: An Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible execution environment that supports Solidity smart contracts. This layer allows developers to port and deploy applications originally built for Ethereum, such as DeFi protocols, gaming apps, and NFT marketplaces.

Vaulta is secured by the Savanna consensus algorithm, which replaces EOS’s original consensus mechanism. Savanna is designed to finalise blocks in one second using BLS signature aggregation, reducing uncertainty in transaction finality and improving network responsiveness.

The project is managed by the Vaulta Foundation, which provides oversight, development coordination, and ecosystem funding, in collaboration with affiliated groups like Vaulta Labs and Vaulta Network Ventures.

1. Transaction Fees
A tokens are required to execute smart contracts, perform transfers, and interact with decentralised applications. Fees may be abstracted or subsidised by developers in some cases, particularly on the Vaulta Native layer.

2. Staking and Governance
Vaulta uses a DPoS system where token holders can stake A tokens and vote for Block Producers. These producers validate transactions and maintain network security. Staked tokens earn a portion of network rewards, which are distributed through the REX 2.0 system.

• Staking requires a lock-up period (recently extended to 21 days).
• Voters can allocate their stake to up to 30 Block Producer candidates.
• Governance decisions include protocol upgrades and funding proposals.

3. Access to Network Resources
The Vaulta network uses a resource model based on staking:

• CPU/NET bandwidth is used to process transactions.
• RAM is required for data storage and smart contract deployment.Users stake A tokens to access these resources or participate in the secondary RAM market.

4. Cross-Chain Interoperability
Vaulta tokens can be wrapped and bridged to other blockchains like Ethereum. This allows participation in applications outside the Vaulta network and supports cross-chain liquidity and utility.

5. Ecosystem Incentives and Development
A portion of the fixed supply is allocated to network growth and infrastructure. These include:

• Middleware development: To improve the app-building experience.
• RAM liquidity support: For stable operation of decentralised storage.
• Vaulta Foundation and Vaulta Labs: To support grants, innovation, and public infrastructure.
• Block Producer rewards: To compensate validators according to their uptime and vote share.

The token operates under a fixed supply cap of 2.1 billion A tokens, replacing the former inflationary model used by EOS. Rewards for staking and block production are distributed from existing allocations, with no ongoing inflation. Token emissions follow a halving cycle every four years to gradually reduce reward rates over time.

Vaulta was initiated by the Vaulta Foundation, which emerged from the EOS community and ecosystem. The foundation coordinates core protocol development, resource allocation, ecosystem funding, and community governance.

While Vaulta reuses the technical base of the EOSIO software, its leadership and roadmap diverged from EOS following the token migration. The rebrand was accompanied by structural updates to governance, consensus (Savanna), and economic policy (fixed supply model). The Vaulta Foundation collaborates with Vaulta Labs and other independent stakeholders to maintain network services, infrastructure, and community tools.

Technical decision-making is decentralised, with token holders determining key network changes via on-chain governance. Network upgrades and funding proposals are voted on by the community through the DPoS mechanism.