Avalanche chain
Overview
Avalanche is a layer-1 blockchain platform that uses the Avalanche consensus protocol, a consensus mechanism based on repeated random subsampling. It is designed for high throughput, low latency, and scalability, and supports the deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and custom blockchain networks via subnets. The C-Chain is the default Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible smart contract chain on the platform, enabling compatibility with Ethereum tools and dApps.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Avalanche connects to 170 tracked entities, most strongly to Avalanche token, USD Coin, Tether USD.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 170 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
supports_token | Avalanche token | 99% |
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Pendle | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
deployed_on | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Curve DEX | 95% |
bridges | Portal | 95% |
deployed_on | Aave V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Uniswap V4 | 95% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Avalanche?
Avalanche is a blockchain platform that uses the Avalanche consensus protocol to achieve fast finality, high throughput, and scalability. It allows developers to deploy smart contracts on the C-Chain, an EVM-compatible chain, and create custom blockchains as subnets.
How does Avalanche consensus work?
Avalanche consensus uses repeated random sampling of validators to achieve agreement on transactions, enabling near-instant finality without relying on a leader or sequential block production. It is a probabilistic, metastable consensus mechanism designed for low latency and high security.
What are subnets on Avalanche?
Subnets are dynamic sets of validators that run their own custom blockchain(s) with independent state, security, and rules, while benefiting from the security of the Avalanche network. They allow for application-specific blockchains and inter-chain communication via the Avalanche Warp Messaging protocol.
What is Avalanche connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Avalanche is linked to 170 other tracked entities, most strongly to Avalanche token, USD Coin, Tether USD.
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