Ravencoin is derived from the original Bitcoin code, inheriting Bitcoin’s UTXO model and shortening the block generation time to 1 minute, enhancing transaction speed and network efficiency. In addition, it uses a self-developed ASIC-resistant mining algorithm x16r to reduce the risk of hardware monopolization and maintain a fair environment for miner participation. The project emphasizes complete decentralization, with no pre-mining and no ICO, and funds are distributed fairly and transparently.
Ravencoin’s important innovation lies in its native asset layer, which allows users to burn a certain amount of RVN tokens to issue customized assets, whether they represent physical goods such as gold or land, or securities, game items, or tickets. When creating an asset, users can customize the name, supply, and whether additional issuance is allowed, increasing the possibilities for flexible use. These assets also support messaging functions, which can be used for dividend announcements or important notifications.
In addition to ordinary assets, Ravencoin supports unique assets (similar to ERC-721 NFTs), which can be applied in scenarios such as physical artworks, game equipment, software licenses, and identity authentication. These assets possess transferability and trading freedom, expanding the functionality of Blockchain in marking both physical and virtual properties.
The Ravencoin protocol has a built-in dividend function, allowing issuers to distribute profits to token holders in proportion, enhancing community incentive effects. Additionally, a simple voting mechanism is established, where governance proposals can be expressed through the issuance of VOTE tokens based on the proportion of holdings, providing practical tools for DAO organizations and community governance.
Due to the Bitcoin UTXO architecture, Ravencoin possesses a certain degree of transaction anonymity. Combined with asset information transmission, it is gradually creating a private and secure asset circulation environment. In the future, it will support second-layer solutions such as Lightning Network and RSK to enhance network efficiency and scalability.
Ravencoin has no ICO and no pre-mining; all RVN tokens are obtained through fair Proof of Work (PoW). The total supply is set at 2.1 billion tokens, with block rewards issued every minute to encourage more users to participate in mining and ecosystem governance. RVN tokens are primarily used for asset issuance, burning, paying transaction fees, as well as dividends and governance, ensuring the tokens are scarce and practical.
Ravencoin embodies the design concepts of Decentralization, security, and practicality, focusing on the tokenization of assets and transparent management. It does not aim to be a universal public Blockchain, but instead focuses on creating an efficient and fair platform for asset transfer and governance, allowing both developers and users to easily issue and use tokens, and collaboratively participate in defining the future of digital assets.