what's Locus Chain?

Locus Chain is a next-generation Layer 1 public blockchain protocol designed to achieve full decentralization, scalability, and security simultaneously, addressing the blockchain trilemma. It supports applications in DeFi, GameFi, Metaverse, Smart Cities, and CBDCs through its high-performance infrastructure, enabling reliable, low-cost, and fast transactions. Built on patented technologies like a DAG-based Account-Wise Transaction Chain (AWTC) ledger structure and verifiable pruning, Locus Chain processes transactions efficiently with components such as shards, nodes, rounds, and a novel consensus algorithm featuring Round-State Chains and clock timing. The native LOCUS token facilitates network operations, validator rewards, fees, and governance.

Locus Chain integrates Tempo/BrowserBase for pizza purchases via Locus Cards/MPP payment functionality.