A method used to perform multiple blockchain transactions without committing the whole transaction to the blockchain.

State Channel is a method that is used in cryptocurrency to perform multiple blockchain transactions without committing all of the transactions to the blockchain. Every transaction develops a new state established on the former state, and is signed by each party. The former state subsequently becomes invalid by each new state because only the highest state is acknowledged by the smart contracts as a valid state.

State Channels ensure that the privacy of users is protected. During transactions, only the participants of the channel are aware of those transactions.

An asset, commodity, or currency that maintains its value, and does not depreciate too much over time.

Store of value refers to an asset, commodity, or currency that does not depreciate or appreciate wildly but largely maintains its value over time. This is considered one of the fundamental characteristics of exchange symbols, such as money. Thus, precious stones like gold are considered good stores of value because their worth rarely decreases over time, even though they seldom increase.

Traders can sell their assets or commodities at a greater price soon if they possess assets or commodities with a good store of value. As a result, they can engage in long-term trading without the risk or fear of losing money.

The combination of the assets of various stakeholders, which yields rewards for stakers.

A staking pool refers to the combination of the assets of various stakeholders, which serves as the figurative pot of gold for these users to earn rewards after a new block has been validated. Although stakeholders can’t use the assets they stake until the staking period is over, the chances of earning rewards depend largely on how long their assets are held in the pool and their share of net staked tokens.

Some pools require miners to stake their assets with the involvement of a third party. However, other pools allow miners to stake assets while still holding it in their wallet.

Staking pools have been used in various ways, by various platforms, for various goals. An exchange can create a staking pool to farm a new token. A decentralized launchpad can create one for prospective investors in a seed, private or public sale. And a blockchain can create one to stabilize the network or its native currency ahead of an important milestone.

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