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Elastos envisions a "SmartWeb," a decentralized internet designed to protect digital assets and user data. It solves the problem of data ownership and security in the current internet by providing a virtual machine (Elastos Runtime) for applications. This allows applications and digital assets to run securely outside the open internet, preventing unauthorized access and hacks. Unlike traditional blockchains focused solely on transactions, Elastos aims to build a complete internet infrastructure where digital assets are inherently identifiable and ownership is verifiable, fostering a safer, more decentralized digital economy.

Yes, Elastos is significantly evolving into a Bitcoin Layer 2 through its BeL2 (Bitcoin Elastos Layer-2) initiative. This allows Elastos to leverage Bitcoin's robust security while enabling advanced functionalities like native Bitcoin DeFi. BeL2 achieves this by using zero-knowledge proofs and a decentralized relay network to securely move Bitcoin assets and enable smart contract interactions. It aims to scale Bitcoin's utility beyond simple transactions, bringing a rich ecosystem of decentralized applications and services directly to Bitcoin holders without compromising the underlying security.

Elastos's security is anchored to Bitcoin through "Merged Mining," utilizing Auxiliary Proof of Work (AuxPoW). This innovative mechanism allows Bitcoin miners to simultaneously mine the Elastos Mainchain without expending any additional energy. When Bitcoin miners perform their work, they can also submit a proof of work for the Elastos blockchain. This means Elastos benefits from a substantial portion (over 50%) of Bitcoin’s immense hash power, ensuring a high level of security and resistance to attacks. It’s a highly efficient way to secure a secondary chain by piggybacking on the primary chain's existing infrastructure.

There are three main forms of ELA. Native ELA resides on the Elastos Mainchain, primarily used for staking and voting in governance. ESC (Elastos Smart Chain) ELA is used for interacting with EVM-compatible smart contracts and DeFi applications within the Elastos ecosystem. ERC-20 ELA is a wrapped version of ELA on the Ethereum network, often acquired from various centralized exchanges. To bridge ERC-20 ELA to the native network, you typically use the official Elastos Essentials wallet, which provides a built-in bridging mechanism to convert ERC-20 ELA to Native ELA, and then further to ESC ELA if needed for smart contract interactions.

To stake ELA using Bonded Proof of Stake (BPoS), you use the official Elastos Essentials wallet. Within Essentials, you can pledge your ELA for a chosen duration, known as the "Pledge Period," which typically ranges from 10 to 1,000 days. Your rewards are calculated based on your staked amount and the chosen duration, contributing to the network's security. It's crucial to understand that once you select a pledge duration and confirm the stake, your ELA is locked for that entire period. No, you cannot unstake early; the pledge is immutable until the selected duration concludes.

Yes, Elastos is very much active and undergoing significant development, with a current primary focus on its BeL2 initiative to integrate more deeply with Bitcoin and facilitate Bitcoin DeFi. The perception of quiet marketing often stems from the project's long-term, technology-first approach, prioritizing development over aggressive promotional campaigns common with newer projects. While community discussions sometimes reflect a desire for increased visibility, core development continues steadily, expanding its ecosystem and foundational technologies like Decentralized IDs and the SmartWeb vision.