> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tetreum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tetreum.com/network/consensus-poa.md). # Consensus: Proof of Authority Tetreum adopts Proof of Authority as its consensus model. In this design, a fixed set of approved validators is responsible for validating transactions and producing blocks. The whitepaper presents this as a way to achieve fast block production, lower energy usage, and predictable operations. ## Claimed advantages * High throughput * Energy efficiency * Reduced fork risk * Accountability in validator operations The network is described as using the Clique PoA engine, where validators produce blocks in a rotating sequence and each block is signed by an authorized signer. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.tetreum.com/network/consensus-poa.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.