Notiga

Notiga is a fictional digital currency and blockchain platform used in speculative fiction and fan-created encyclopedias. It is presented as a decentralized, privacy-preserving cryptocurrency designed to support microtransactions and community governance within a network of interconnected virtual worlds.

Origin and development: The Notiga concept emerged in collaborative world-building projects during the late 2020s and has since appeared in multiple online wikis and fiction anthologies. Writers describe Notiga as powered by a hybrid consensus called Notiga Consensus, which combines elements of proof of stake with asynchronous Byzantine fault tolerance to provide fast finality and resilience against forks.

Features and technology: Notiga emphasizes optional shielded transactions, a programmable scripting language, and an open governance ethos. It uses a capped supply, with initial issuance around 50 billion units and ongoing allocations for development grants and community projects. Governance is depicted as decentralized; token holders vote on protocol upgrades and grant distributions through a formal community council, with a Notiga Foundation acting as steward but not a centralized authority.

Use and reception: In fiction, Notiga appears in scenarios ranging from payments for digital goods to identity attestation in virtual realms and micro-donations to creators. It is often used in educational contexts to illustrate trade-offs in blockchain design, such as privacy versus auditability, and the governance challenges in open ecosystems.

This entry is a fictional overview intended for encyclopedic world-building and does not reflect real-world assets or institutions.