ImgnAI is based on Ethereum, which is secured by a [proof-of-stake](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/proof-of-stake-pos) (PoS) [consensus mechanism](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/consensus-mechanism) that requires validators to stake 32 ETH to secure the network. A set of decentralized nodes validates transactions and secures the Ethereum blockchain.