# Blockchain Architecture Metchain employs a three-layered blockchain architecture, integrating technologies to meet evolving blockchain demands. The core consensus utilizes the Kheavyhash algorithm, featuring the implementation of Phantom Metchain block validation protocol provides a highly efficient and robust security foundation. The second layer implements Metchain’s scaling mechanisms. This layer introduces Non-Fungible Token (NFT) staking, utilizing the 500 genesis NFT’s as validator nodes for the blockchain whilst staked. This offers a unique way to contribute to network security and gain associated financial incentives. Layer 3 will host the creation of the metaverse platform, a world created by inspired developers enabled by cross-chain Dapp development connections across diverse blockchain ecosystems. The metaverse will enable users to interact with the created worlds in a user-centric platform, set to overcome traditional blockchain limitations in the metaverse, web3, and gaming industries. --- # 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://metchain.gitbook.io/white-paper/overview/blockchain-architecture.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.