# Blockchain Technology ### **Underlying Technologies and Protocols** Meychain is built on a foundation of cutting-edge blockchain technologies designed to support the secure, scalable, and efficient tokenization and management of Real-World Assets (RWAs). The architecture is modular, enabling high performance across various layers, including consensus, execution, asset integration, and storage. * **Modular Architecture** Meychain’s architecture separates critical functions into distinct layers to optimize scalability and security. Each layer—consensus, execution, asset integration, and storage—works independently yet cohesively, allowing for efficient transaction processing and asset management. * **Consensus Mechanism** Meychain utilizes validator nodes for transaction validation, ensuring the network's security and decentralization. This approach not only enhances energy efficiency but also provides a scalable solution for processing a high volume of transactions. * **Token Bridging** Initially, Meycoin (MEY) will be released on the Base chain to establish the token’s utility and circulation within the broader blockchain ecosystem. Upon the launch of Meychain in Q4 2025, a secure bridge will be implemented to migrate Meycoin from the Base chain to Meychain, ensuring continuity and seamless integration. --- # Agent Instructions: 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://docs.mey.network/mey-network/technology-and-security/blockchain-technology.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.