> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.litho.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.litho.ai/makalu/packages/docs/consensus-mechanism.md). # Consensus Mechanism Lithosphere adapts a proof of stake consensus mechanism. The goal of Lithosphere is to use blockchain technology to build an infrastructure platform to run decentralized applications and on the platform, multiple types of tokens will be able to freely interact through smart contracts to achieve value interoperability. Lithosphere aims to implement Myriad Distributed Key Management to build smart contracts for DeFi. When an unregistered asset is moved from the originating chain to Lithosphere, Lithosphere will construct a new asset based on the cross-chain transaction information, utilizing a built-in asset template to deploy a new smart contract. When a registered asset is moved from the original chain to Lithosphere, Lithosphere will issue equal tokens in existing contracts, ensuring that the original chain assets may still be traded on Lithosphere. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://whitepaper.litho.ai/makalu/packages/docs/consensus-mechanism.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.