POA v1.0.0 Release Notes

The POA module provides an admin-managed validator set as a drop-in replacement for the staking, distribution, and slashing modules. Purpose-built for institutional deployments run by a known set of operators, it offers a streamlined validator lifecycle with no native token required. Fee distribution to validators and full governance compatibility are included out of the box.

🚀 Highlights

• Admin-controlled validator lifecycle: A single, customizable admin account manages validator creation, power updates, and removal. This admin can be set to a multisig, governance, or a single address.
• Proportional fee distribution: Transaction fees accumulate in the POA module account allocated to validators in proportion to their voting power. Validators withdraw their accumulated fees via MsgWithdrawFees at any time.
• Governance integration: Proposal submission, deposits, and voting are gated to active validators. A custom vote-tallying function weights votes by validator power.