FAQ

General Questions

What is Goliath Network?

Goliath is a public distributed ledger platform engineered to address the principal limitations hindering mainstream adoption of public DLT systems. It delivers near-optimal bandwidth efficiency, processing hundreds of thousands of transactions per second with final consensus reached in seconds.

What makes Goliath different?

Goliath achieves asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT), the highest known level of security for distributed consensus. Unlike other protocols that rely on centralized coordinators or leaders, Goliath's leaderless model is inherently resilient to DDoS attacks and ensures both Fair Access and Fair Ordering of transactions.

What is XCN?

XCN is the native cryptocurrency of the Goliath Network. It is used for:

  • Paying transaction fees

  • Staking to secure the network

  • Participating in governance through the Onyx DAO

  • Value transfer between users

Getting Started

How do I connect to Goliath testnet?

  1. Install MetaMask browser extension or mobile app

  2. Add Goliath Testnet network (Chain ID: 8901)

  3. Set RPC URL to https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net

  4. Get test XCN from the Telegram community

See our Quick Start Guide for detailed instructions.

How do I get test XCN tokens?

Currently, test XCN tokens are distributed through our Telegram community:

  1. Join the Telegram group

  2. Share your wallet address in the testnet-faucet channel

  3. Community moderators will send you test tokens

An automated faucet is coming soon!

What wallets support Goliath?

Any EVM-compatible wallet works with Goliath:

  • MetaMask (recommended)

  • WalletConnect-compatible wallets

  • Ledger hardware wallets

  • Trust Wallet

  • Rainbow Wallet

Technical Questions

Is Goliath EVM compatible?

Yes! Goliath is fully EVM compatible. You can:

  • Deploy existing Solidity contracts without modification

  • Use familiar tools like Hardhat, Foundry, and Remix

  • Connect with Web3.js, Ethers.js, and other libraries

  • Integrate existing dApps with minimal changes

What is the block time?

Goliath achieves:

  • Block Time: ~3 seconds

  • Finality: 3-5 seconds

  • Throughput: 100,000+ TPS for native transactions

What are the gas fees?

Goliath offers extremely low transaction fees:

  • Simple transfer: ~0.0001 XCN (< $0.001)

  • Smart contract call: ~0.001 XCN (< $0.01)

  • Contract deployment: ~0.01 XCN (< $0.10)

What consensus mechanism does Goliath use?

Goliath uses a unique consensus algorithm that achieves asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT) through a leaderless, voting-based system. This provides maximum security without the energy costs of proof-of-work.

Development Questions

How do I deploy a smart contract?

// Using Hardhat
npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network goliath-testnet

// Using Foundry
forge create --rpc-url https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net MyContract

// Using Remix
// Select "Injected Provider" and deploy through MetaMask

See our deployment guide for details.

What programming languages are supported?

  • Smart Contracts: Solidity (primary), Vyper

  • SDKs: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, Java

  • Tools: Any EVM-compatible development framework

How do I connect my dApp?

const Web3 = require('web3');
const web3 = new Web3('https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net');

// Or with Ethers.js
const { ethers } = require('ethers');
const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider('https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net');

Network & Infrastructure

Can I run a validator?

Validator onboarding is currently limited during the preview testnet phase. Open validator registration will be enabled in Q1 2026. See our validator guide for more information.

What are the validator requirements?

Minimum Requirements:

  • 8 cores @ 2.8GHz

  • 32 GB RAM

  • 500 GB NVMe SSD

  • 100 Mbps network

  • 1,000,000 XCN stake (when open)

How does staking work?

  1. Direct Staking: Run a validator with minimum stake

  2. Proxy Staking: Delegate XCN to validators

  3. Rewards: ~6-8% APY distributed daily

  4. Liquid: No unbonding period - withdraw anytime

Governance

How does governance work?

Goliath is governed by the Onyx DAO:

  • XCN holders vote on proposals

  • 1 XCN = 1 vote

  • Proposals require 100M XCN to create

  • 3-day voting period

  • 4% quorum required

What can governance control?

  • Protocol upgrades

  • Economic parameters (fees, rewards)

  • Treasury management

  • Network policies

  • Validator requirements

Security & Compliance

Is Goliath secure?

Yes! Goliath implements:

  • Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT)

  • Cryptographic proof of consensus

  • TLS 1.3 for all communications

  • Regular security audits

  • Bug bounty program

Does Goliath support privacy?

Goliath supports:

  • Optional KYC/AML compliance tools

  • Controlled mutability for GDPR compliance

  • Privacy-preserving features in development

  • Enterprise privacy solutions

Is Goliath regulatory compliant?

Goliath provides tools for:

  • KYC/AML compliance

  • GDPR data management

  • Audit trails

  • Identity verification

  • Regulatory reporting

Troubleshooting

Transaction stuck or pending?

  1. Check network status on explorer

  2. Verify gas price (minimum 1 Gwei)

  3. Try canceling and resubmitting

  4. Clear MetaMask activity data if needed

Can't connect to network?

  1. Verify RPC URL: https://rpc.testnet.goliath.net

  2. Check Chain ID: 8901

  3. Ensure internet connection

  4. Try switching networks and back

Balance not showing?

  1. Confirm you're on Goliath Testnet

  2. Add XCN token if needed (native asset)

  3. Check transaction on explorer

  4. Refresh MetaMask

Support & Community

Where can I get help?

How can I contribute?

  • Develop dApps on Goliath

  • Participate in governance

  • Report bugs and issues

  • Contribute to open source

  • Join community discussions

  • Run infrastructure (validators, indexers)

Where can I learn more?

Have a question not answered here? Ask in our Telegram community!

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