gossamer

Gossamer is a Golang implementation of the Polkadot Host: an execution environment for the Polkadot runtime, which is materialized as a Web Assembly (Wasm) blob. In addition to running an embedded Wasm executor, a Polkadot Host must orchestrate a number of interrelated services, such as networking, block production, block finalization, a JSON-RPC server, and more.

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Understanding Polkadot's Parachain Protocol: The Candidate Backing Subsystem

Polkadot’s network runs on trust, but what makes it truly secure? Enter the Candidate Backing Subsystem—a critical protocol where validators decide which parachain blocks make the cut. Curious how this process keeps Polkadot fast and secure? Let’s explore the mechanics behind the magic.