Yeliz Akmaca 
Constellation (DAG) is a next-generation network designed to solve the speed, cost, and scalability issues of blockchains. Instead of traditional chains, it uses a unique architecture called DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph). This allows transactions to be feeless, the network to auto-scale with demand, and security to remain robust.
Founded in 2017, the project aims to power the next evolution of smart contracts with customizable blockchains called Metagraphs. This allows projects, institutions, and developers to build their own specialized blockchains that run on the Constellation Hypergraph network.
Vision and Purpose
- Constellation targets the scalability, data validation, and interoperability challenges of existing blockchains. Key areas include:
- Big Data Processing: Focused on AI, defense, healthcare, IoT, and finance.
- Feeless Transactions: No gas fees for users.
- Metagraph Architecture: Projects define their own rules, tokenomics, and logic.
- Real-World Integration: Enables processing of real-world data without external oracles.
Team and Founders
- Benjamin Jorgensen (CEO): Former Klick Push CEO with entrepreneurship background.
- Benjamin Diggles (CRO): Experience at Oracle, Universal Pictures, Disney.
- Altif Brown (Community Director): Over a decade in Silicon Valley community building.
- Mathias Goldmann (COO): ECB and PwC background, finance & operations.
- Wyatt Meldman-Floch (CTO): Technical architect, ex-NASA Ames Research Center.
Investors and Partnerships
- Constellation strengthens its ecosystem across three domains:
- Metagraph / L1 Tokens: Custom chains on Constellation (e.g., Alkimi, Geo-MFA, Greenheart CBD, Finnovant).
- Ecosystem Partners: Wallets, exchanges, and integrations (e.g., Stargazer Wallet, KuCoin, Blockfolio, Chainlink, Polygon).
- Federal & Enterprise: Big data and security collaborations (e.g., U.S. Department of Defense, Air Force, Splunk, AWS GovCloud, IEEE).
How It Works
- Metagraph (Custom Blockchains): Each project sets its own rules.
- Hypergraph (L0 Layer): Connects all Metagraphs securely.
- Proof of Reputable Observation (PRO): Consensus rewards based on node reputation.
- DAG Token: Powers transactions, validator rewards, and integrations.
Governance
- Validators: Stake 250,000 $DAG to secure the network.
- Delegators: Delegate DAG to validators for rewards.
- Community: Drives governance, incentives, and grants.
Roadmap
- 2017–2018: Launch, whitepaper, Orion platform, ICO.
- 2019: U.S. Air Force agreement.
- 2021: Defense Department integration, Hypergraph development.
- 2022+: Metagraph adoption, DeFi & AI integrations.
- Future: Global Web3 and enterprise adoption.
Token Utility ($DAG)
- Staking & Delegation: Validators stake 250,000 DAG; delegators earn rewards.
- Snapshot Fees: Free transactions; metagraphs pay DAG for validation.
- Ecosystem Incentives: Grants, marketing, community rewards.
- Trading & DeFi: Listed on CEX and DEX platforms.
- Tokenomics Model: Inflationary rewards + deflationary burn of snapshot fees ensure sustainability.
Token Information
- Name: Constellation (DAG)
- Total Supply: 3.71 billion
- Circulating Supply: ~1.27 billion (as of 2021)
- Launch: June 2018 ICO
- Type: Initially ERC-20, later migrated to Hypergraph
Ecosystem
- Metagraphs: AI, healthcare, identity, IoT, finance.
- Wallets: Molly Wallet, Stargazer Wallet.
- DEX: PacaSwap, plus 15+ CEX/DEX listings.
- Enterprise Partners: Defense, data security, big data solutions.
Key Features
- Zero Transaction Fees
- Unlimited Scalability
- Flexible Metagraph Structure
- Enterprise-Grade Data Security
- U.S. Air Force Partnership
Official Links
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