Design principle DP2: Proof-of-authority consensus
The proof-of-authority consensus mechanism is suitable due to some level of trust already existing.
Source paper
This design principle is proposed by Design Principles for Blockchain-based Applications in Green Bond Reporting (Ameera Darwish, Juho Lindman, Jesper Hjertqvist, Olgerta Tona, 2023).
Related design principles
- Design principle DP1: Consortium blockchain - The paper states that "consortium blockchains are a good match for PoA consensus mechanisms because participants are known and vetted," directly linking the PoA consensus choice back to the consortium blockchain type.