Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms and Their Applications BBLC Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   What are network effects in the context of token economics?

   • AThe token price decreases as more users join
   • BThe network becomes slower as more users join
   • CThe network requires more energy as users increase
   • DThe value of the network increases as more users join and use the token
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2. 22application · medium

   A startup is designing a token for a decentralized storage network. Users will pay with the token to store files, and providers will earn tokens for offering storage space. They also want token holders to vote on protocol upgrades. Which token roles are being implemented?

   • AUtility and governance
   • BCurrency and equity
   • CReward and governance
   • DSecurity and utility
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4. 23foundation · easy

   How do mining incentives align with network security?

   • AThey eliminate the need for cryptographic security
   • BThey reward honest behavior and make attacks economically costly
   • CThey allow miners to double-spend without consequences
   • DThey encourage miners to centralize for better security
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What are the two primary incentives for miners in a Proof of Work blockchain?

   • AStaking rewards and governance rights
   • BInterest on deposits and referral bonuses
   • CDiscounts on transaction fees and free tokens
   • DBlock rewards and transaction fees
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6. 25expert · hard

   A DeFi platform is designing a governance token. They want to align the interests of token holders with the long-term health of the platform. They are considering a quadratic voting system where the cost of votes increases quadratically with the number of votes cast. What is the primary benefit of this system?

   • AIt reduces the influence of large token holders, encouraging broader participation
   • BIt eliminates the need for a quorum
   • CIt ensures that all token holders have equal voting power
   • DIt increases the speed of decision-making
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