THE VALIDATOR NETWORK

The Energy Web Chain is one of the only public blockchains among any industry worldwide whose validator nodes are run by known corporations, many of them are some of the largest and most-respected energy companies globally.

Current validators include LO3, Fluvius, FlexiDAO, Engie, Elocity, Elia Group, EDF, Anyblock Analytics, Acciona, Austrian Power Grid, AES, 3Degrees, Wirepas, Tenaska, Tepco, Stedin, Slock.it, Shell, Scytale Ventures, SP Group, PTT Group, OLI Systems, Mercados Electricos.

PoA Validator Responsibilities: 

Create Blocks: The fundamental role of the PoA validator is to validate transactions, compile valid transactions into blocks and publish blocks to the network. Validation of transactions and creation of blocks for the EWC is done in accordance with the rules set forth by the EWC Protocol and its applicable consensus mechanism. 

Provide Network Security: By storing the current and historical state of the EWC each validator contributes to the overall integrity and security of the network. Since at least 51% of validators are required to sign each block before it is finalized on the chain validators provide checks and balances against any erroneous or malicious attempts to publish falsified transactions or alter historical data. Physical decentralization of validator nodes provides redundancy in the event that one or more validators is unavailable due to technical reasons or otherwise compromised. 

Participate in the EWC Governance: Validators will be asked to offer opinions and contribute to technical and non-technical decisions relating to modifications of the Energy Web client, protocol and validator set.