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What is
Ergo Improvement Proposals (EIPs)?
A set of guidelines and standards used for proposing and implementing continuous improvements to Ergo.
A set of guidelines and standards used for proposing and implementing continuous improvements to Ergo.
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Questions about Ergo Improvement Proposals (EIPs)
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Is Ergo safe and secure?
Yes, Ergo is highly secure. It uses Proof-of-Work (the same security model as Bitcoin), has never been hacked, and the eUTXO model eliminates entire classes of smart contract vulnerabilities. The code is open-source and peer-reviewed. Your security also depends on proper seed phrase management.
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How is Ergo different from Bitcoin?
Ergo extends Bitcoin's model with smart contracts. Both use PoW and UTXO, but Ergo adds: eUTXO for programmable boxes, ErgoScript for smart contracts, Sigma Protocols for privacy, storage rent for sustainability, and NiPoPoWs for light clients. Think of Ergo as 'Bitcoin with smart contracts done right.'
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What can I do with Ergo?
Ergo supports a full ecosystem: trade on Spectrum DEX, use SigmaUSD stablecoin, mix transactions with ErgoMixer, collect NFTs on SkyHarbor, mine with GPUs, lend/borrow on DuckPools, bridge to other chains via Rosen, and build dApps with ErgoScript. It's a complete platform for decentralized finance and applications.
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What is Rosen Bridge?
Rosen Bridge is Ergo's cross-chain bridge protocol for trustless asset transfers between blockchains. It connects Ergo with Cardano, Bitcoin (Runes), and Dogecoin. Unlike centralized bridges, Rosen uses a decentralized watcher network and multi-sig security. Bring assets to Ergo's DeFi ecosystem or move ERG to other chains.
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