Think of a mesh network like a web of connected computers, all working together to keep the blockchain running smoothly. Instead of having just a few powerful computers (called validators) in charge, Asentum spreads the work across many nodes that are all connected to each other.

When someone makes a transaction on the Asentum blockchain, it doesn't go to just one validator. Instead, it gets shared with multiple nodes in the mesh network. Each node checks the transaction to make sure it's valid - like checking that someone has enough tokens to send, or that the transaction follows the rules.

Once enough nodes agree that a transaction is valid, it gets added to the blockchain permanently. This happens in seconds, not minutes or hours. Because many nodes are checking each transaction, the system is much more secure and reliable than having just a few validators.

Most blockchains use what's called a "validator set" - a small group of powerful computers that are responsible for checking all transactions. While this works, it has some big problems.

First, if one of those validators goes offline or gets hacked, the whole system can slow down or even stop working. Second, having just a few validators means the system is more centralized - a small group has too much control. Third, it's expensive to become a validator, so regular people can't participate.

Asentum's mesh network solves all these problems. Because there are many nodes instead of just a few validators, if one node goes down, others can take over immediately. The system is more decentralized because power is spread across many participants. And because you don't need expensive hardware to run a node, more people can join and help secure the network.

Want to help secure the Asentum network and earn rewards at the same time? You can become a validator by staking your ASX tokens. Staking means you lock up some of your tokens to help run a node that validates transactions.

When you stake your tokens and run a validator node, you earn rewards for helping validate transactions and keep the network secure. The more tokens you stake, the more you can earn - but you don't need millions of dollars to get started. Asentum is designed so that regular people can participate and earn rewards.

Running a validator node is easier than you might think. You don't need expensive hardware or deep technical knowledge. Asentum provides all the tools and documentation you need to get started. Plus, you can always unstake your tokens if you need them back - though you'll stop earning rewards when you do.