Emergency Mode

Overview

The Emergency Consensus System is a fault-tolerance mechanism designed for BSC-based blockchain networks that enables automatic failover from master validator nodes to mini-validator nodes during network disruptions. The system ensures continuous blockchain operation by dynamically reassigning validation responsibilities when primary infrastructure becomes unavailable.

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System Architecture

Normal Operation Mode

In standard operation, the network operates with a two-tier validation structure:

Master Nodes: Primary validators responsible for block validation and consensus mechanismsMini-Validators: Secondary nodes that contribute transaction signing operations to the blockchain

• Master Nodes: Primary validators responsible for block validation and consensus mechanisms

• Mini-Validators: Secondary nodes that contribute transaction signing operations to the blockchain

Emergency Operation Mode

When master nodes become unavailable, the system automatically transitions mini-validators into full validation roles, maintaining network consensus and block production capabilities.

Core Components:

Master Node Monitoring

Continuous health monitoring system that tracks master node availability and network participation. The monitoring mechanism detects when master nodes fail to participate in consensus rounds or become unresponsive.

Automatic Role Transition

Smart contract-based role management system that handles the automatic promotion of mini-validators to full validator status during emergency conditions. The transition process includes validation authority transfer and consensus parameter adjustments.

Consensus Continuity Engine

Maintains blockchain operation during the transition period by ensuring mini-validators can seamlessly assume validation responsibilities without network interruption or block production delays.

Recovery Protocol

Automated detection and restoration mechanism that identifies when master nodes return online and orchestrates the transition back to normal operation mode, demoting mini-validators to their original signing roles.

Operational States:

Detection Phase

System continuously monitors master node status and network health metrics to identify potential emergency conditions requiring mode transition.

Emergency Activation

Upon detecting master node unavailability, the system initiates emergency protocols, promoting mini-validators and adjusting network parameters for continued operation.

Emergency Operation

Mini-validators assume full validation responsibilities, maintaining consensus mechanisms and block production while master nodes remain offline.

Recovery Transition

When master nodes return online, the system validates their operational status and initiates controlled transition back to normal operation mode.

Normal Restoration

Master nodes resume primary validation duties while mini-validators return to their original transaction signing functions.

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Key Features

Zero-downtime failover: Seamless transition between operational modes without network interruptionAutomatic detection: No manual intervention required for mode transitionsConsensus preservation: Maintains blockchain integrity throughout emergency operationsDynamic role management: Smart contract-controlled validator role assignmentsRecovery automation: Automatic restoration to normal operations when master nodes return

• Zero-downtime failover: Seamless transition between operational modes without network interruption

• Automatic detection: No manual intervention required for mode transitions

• Consensus preservation: Maintains blockchain integrity throughout emergency operations

• Dynamic role management: Smart contract-controlled validator role assignments

• Recovery automation: Automatic restoration to normal operations when master nodes return