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Overview of the IOTA consensus.

Epoch

IOTA shares some similarities with traditional blockchains but is unique in many ways. Use the topics in this section to understand the features that define the IOTA network.

The IOTA protocol, framework, and execution engine are frequently updated to introduce new features and bug fixes. These updates are released as part of regular software updates for validator operators. However, since all validators must agree on the results of each transaction execution, introducing changes to transaction execution presents a challenge.

Access to Assets

IOTA uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) system, where validators get their

High-level Overview