Decentralization and Security Considerations

Upholding Decentralization

KRNL leverages the intrinsic decentralization of existing native blockchains. By integrating with a standard Ethereum RPC node, any Ethereum RPC node can function as a KRNL node without interfering with consensus mechanisms of the underlying network. Node operators are incentivized through the accrual of a proportion of fees generated from kernels, fostering a decentralized and participatory ecosystem.

Mitigating Malicious Activities

To preempt and mitigate potential malicious activities, such as replicating KRNL node code to fabricate counterfeit signatures, KRNL employs multiple cryptographic schemes that ensure security by design. The security architecture is flexible, customizable, and predominantly under the control of the dApp developer. This approach ensures that the KRNL Protocol remains permissionless, resilient, and secure.