Lux Network Architecture

Lux Network employs a multi-layer architecture designed for scalability, security, and flexibility.

Network Layers

P-Chain (Platform Chain)

The Platform Chain coordinates validators, tracks active chains, and enables the creation of new chains.

• Validator management and staking
• Chain creation and configuration
• Cross-chain messaging coordination

X-Chain (UTXO Chain)

The UTXO Chain is a high-throughput chain for asset creation and transfer using a UTXO model.

• Native asset creation (NFTs, tokens)
• Fast asset transfers
• Low-latency trading operations

C-Chain (Contract Chain)

The Contract Chain is an EVM-compatible chain for smart contracts.

• Full Solidity support
• Ethereum tooling compatibility
• Sub-second finality

Chain Architecture

Chains are sovereign networks that define their own:

• Validator requirements
• Consensus parameters
• Virtual machine implementations

┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              Primary Network             │
│  ┌─────────┬─────────┬─────────┐       │
│  │ P-Chain │ X-Chain │ C-Chain │       │
│  └─────────┴─────────┴─────────┘       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
        │           │           │
   ┌────┴───┐  ┌────┴───┐  ┌────┴───┐
   │Chain A│  │Chain B│  │Chain C│
   └────────┘  └────────┘  └────────┘

Virtual Machines

Lux supports multiple virtual machine implementations: