Avalanche Explained
The blazingly fast, low-cost platform for DeFi, NFTs, and custom blockchain solutions.
What is Avalanche?
Avalanche is a high-performance, scalable blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications and custom blockchain networks. Launched in 2020, it addresses the blockchain trilemma by delivering high throughput, low latency, and strong decentralization without compromising security.
With sub-second finality and the ability to process thousands of transactions per second, Avalanche has become a popular choice for DeFi applications, NFT marketplaces, and enterprise blockchain solutions. Its unique architecture features multiple blockchains working together, including the C-Chain (Contract Chain) which is fully compatible with Ethereum's EVM.
Fast Fact: AVAX is Avalanche's native token, used for transaction fees and staking.
How Avalanche Works
Avalanche Consensus
Avalanche uses a novel consensus protocol that achieves high throughput and low latency through repeated sub-sampled voting, enabling near-instant transaction finality.
Three-Chain Architecture
Avalanche features the X-Chain (for asset creation), C-Chain (EVM-compatible smart contracts), and P-Chain (platform coordination and staking).
Subnets
Custom blockchain networks with their own validator sets, rules, and requirements. Validators must also validate Avalanche's Primary Network, creating economic alignment through AVAX staking.
EVM Compatibility
The C-Chain is fully compatible with Ethereum, allowing developers to deploy Solidity smart contracts and use Ethereum tools without modification.
Avalanche Ecosystem
DeFi
Leading DeFi protocols like Trader Joe, Pangolin, and Benqi offer fast, low-cost trading.
Gaming & NFTs
High-speed NFT marketplaces and blockchain games with instant transactions.
Enterprise
Custom blockchain solutions for businesses requiring scalability and compliance.
Trading on Avalanche with Blanket
Blanket supports Avalanche C-Chain through 0x Protocol integration, giving you access to lightning-fast swaps with minimal fees. Trade AVAX and popular tokens on one of crypto's fastest networks.
Lightning Speed
Experience sub-second transaction finality with Avalanche's high-performance consensus.
Low Fees
Enjoy transaction costs that are a fraction of Ethereum's, typically under $0.01 per swap.
EVM Compatible
Access familiar Ethereum-based tokens and dApps on Avalanche's C-Chain.
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