ZIPP-142: DYNAMIC GAS PRICING MODEL

ABSTRACT

This proposal introduces a non-linear gas pricing algorithm that adjusts costs based on the real-time load of specific zones within the mesh. Unlike a flat fee system, this model prioritizes low-latency settlement while penalizing spam.

SPECIFICATION

The gas price $G_p$ for a shard $S$ is calculated as: $G_p = B_f + (T_l \times L_f)$

Where:

• ::$B_f$: Base Fee (Protocol Minimum)
• ::$T_l$: Transaction Load (Transactions in Shard / Shard Capacity)
• ::$L_f$: Lattice Congestion Factor (Global Multiplier)

BENEFITS

1. ::SPAM_RESISTANCE: Prevents malicious actors from saturating a single zone.
2. ::ECONOMIC_EFFICIENCY: Low-load zones remain affordable for micro-transactions.
3. ::VALIDATOR_INCENTIVE: Higher rewards for operators managing high-congestion shards.

Status: UNDER_REVIEW // Chamber B Priority