https://github.com/thelortex/githereum

Githereum is a proof of existence blockchain based on a novel LGTM consensus algorithm
https://github.com/thelortex/githereum

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Githereum is a proof of existence blockchain based on a novel LGTM consensus algorithm

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/thelortex/githereum
• Owner: TheLortex
• License: unlicense
• Created: 2022-04-01T11:22:40.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2022-05-19T08:06:39.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-12-16T12:18:09.628Z (about 1 month ago)
• Size: 14.6 KB
• Stars: 7
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 3
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# githereum

Githereum is a blockchain based on the distributed control system Git with a novel consensus algorithm based on Github pull requests.

As such, it features:

 - a currency, named the Gitcoin, that people can use to exchange goods and services.

 - a transaction system: simply fork the project, edit the blockchain state and submit a pull request to perform a transaction.

 - _smart contracts_ are implemented as legal documents in the `/smart` folder

Thanks to its disruptive consensus algorithm, the chain is self-upgradeable and open for contributions, so don't hesitate to take ownership 

and propose changes and new contracts !

## Money

Each Github user starts with 10 Gitcoins, and can ask for them by opening an _issue_ containing a proof of existence.

The monetary value of the Gitcoin is a constant integer and that integer is zero. As such, Gitcoins can be considered as _internet points_.

The ledger content is stored in this file: `/purse`

## Transaction

To perform a transaction:

 - 🍴 fork the repository

 - ✏️ edit the blockchain state as needed

 - 📈 submit a _pull request_

The review process is completely decentralized as anybody can comment on the _pull request_. 

The _pull request_ can either be accepted or denied by a _dictator_. A _dictator_ is an user appearing in the `/dictators` files. 

A transaction is considered valid if:

 - the math checks out

 - the creator of the transaction has proven its existence

 - the contracts are respected

Example transaction: https://github.com/TheLortex/githereum/pull/7

## Smart contracts

Just add legal documents in the `/smart` folder.

Active contracts:

- Universal Basic Income: https://github.com/TheLortex/githereum/tree/main/smart/UBI.md

- NFTs: https://github.com/TheLortex/githereum/tree/main/smart/NFT.md

- Conditional transactions: https://github.com/TheLortex/githereum/tree/main/smart/Conditional.md

## Q&A

- **Is this secure ?** This blockchain is very secure because Github is HTTPS-compliant, also I will enable branch protection on the main branch so trust the white paper (this readme).

- **Is this decentralized ?** This is a git repository so yes indeed git is decentralized, Github is just the interface (send patches by email if you don't want to use Github).

- **Doesn't look very efficient to me.** Okay, rude. This is low tech and substainable.