# Blockchain Layer The THXNET. blockchain infrastructure is developed on a customized version of the Polkadot Substrate Framework and FRAME pallets. We embrace the vision of Web3 as an interconnected network of networks and have strategically incorporated established technologies to realize this concept. Our architecture follows the Layer 0 and Layer 1 blockchain network paradigm, ensuring robust system stability and scalability as the network expands and evolves. #### Rootchain: The Rootchain functions as a Layer-0 blockchain network jointly maintained by THXNET., the organizations operating their own Leafchains, and various network participants. This foundational chain serves multiple critical functions: * Managing THX token operations * Securing decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governance processes * Maintaining federated consensus security across all THXNET. blockchain networks #### Leafchains: The Leafchains are distinct Layer-1 blockchain networks operated by individual businesses or organizations. They exhibit the following characteristics: * **Initiation Process**:\ Each Leafchain is established through a formal DAO voting procedure on the Rootchain. Early founders and network supporters determine the Leafchain's operational parameters. For comprehensive details on this process, please refer to the [Leafchain Box](/white-paper/layered-dao/leafchain-box.md) documentation. * **Governance Structure**:\ Following initiation, the Leafchain's governance DAO operates on the Rootchain, enabling members to propose and implement decisions through established DAO protocols. This governance model benefits from federated consensus security provided by Rootchain validators, implementing what we term a "[Layered DAO](/white-paper/layered-dao.md)" approach. * **Operational Focus**:\ Each Leafchain prioritizes fulfilling the security requirements and maintaining network stability essential for its specific business applications and data integration needs. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://thxnet.gitbook.io/white-paper/thxnet.-overview/blockchain-layer.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.