Intro
Casper
Casper is a proof-of-stake blockchain network optimised for enterprise and developer adoption. The Casper Network is the first live blockchain built off the Correct-by-Construction (CBC) Casper specification, allowing the network to create sustainable new markets and unlock value by tokenising nearly any asset without compromising performance or security. Activity on Casper is governed by CSPR, the network’s native token, through the soon-to-be-launched governance portal. Casper launched its mainnet on March 31st, 2021.
Casper Labs
“Casper Labs is a Swiss-based AG that started working on the Casper blockchain codebase in October 2018 and facilitated the Casper Testnet throughout 2020 and 2021 until the mainnet launch. While the engineers at Casper Labs contribute new features to the codebase for the Casper blockchain, Casper Labs is also a fully staffed enterprise consultancy business providing support and services for its enterprise clients building on Casper.”
Casper Association
“The Casper Association is the not-for-profit, Switzerland-domiciled organisation responsible for overseeing the network and supporting its organic evolution and continued decentralisation. The Association membership comprises the independent validators which run nodes on the Casper Network.”
Staking Reward Rate (APY): ~11%
Validator Commission: 5% (meaning you receive 95% of the staking rewards)
Payouts: Every 1 ERA or ~2 hours
Unbonding/unstaking period: 7-8 ERAs or ~14-16 hours
Bonding period: First rewards after ~2 ERAs or ~4 hours