Nexis Cluster Explained for Non-Tech Users

Imagine a group of friends (Nexis validators) working together to keep a shared notebook (the ledger) accurate and up-to-date. This group is called a Nexis cluster. Many clusters can exist, like different groups of friends keeping their own notebooks.

Creating a Nexis Cluster:

1. Start with a fresh page: This is the "genesis config," which sets the rules for the notebook. It has two special keys: one for creating new tokens (NZT) and another for the first person joining (bootstrap validator).

2. The first writer: The bootstrap validator starts writing in the notebook, creating the first entries.

3. More friends join: Others can join the cluster by asking any current member. It's like asking a friend in the group to introduce you.

Sharing the Notebook:

• Everyone gets a copy of the notebook (ledger).

• The leader (like someone taking turns writing) adds new entries.

• Everyone checks these entries (validates) and agrees before accepting them.

• Once enough people agree, old entries can be deleted to save space.

Sending Messages:

• You can tell anyone in the group something (send a transaction).

• They pass it to the leader if they're not the leader themselves.

• The leader groups messages together, timestamps them, and adds them to the notebook.

Fast Confirmation:

• Nexis can confirm messages very quickly, even with many people (up to 150!).

• This is like everyone agreeing on what's written almost instantly.

• As the group grows, confirmation still gets faster, not slower!

How it Works:

• Nexis uses a special way of sharing information (gossip protocol), like whispers in a crowd.

• Anyone can join by asking anyone else, spreading the word quickly.

• Transactions are split into smaller groups and shared efficiently.

• Leaders change regularly, ensuring no one controls the information.

Benefits:

• Anyone can join and participate in keeping the record accurate.

• Fast and secure updates to the shared notebook (ledger).

• No single person can control or tamper with the information.

Remember:

• This is a simplified explanation, and the real system is more complex.

• Nexis is still under development, but it has the potential to revolutionize how we share information securely and efficiently.

I hope this clarifies the Nexis Cluster concept for non-tech users!