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% |
In-depth guides on Avalanche
Frequently asked questions
What consensus mechanism does Avalanche use?
Avalanche uses the Avalanche consensus protocol, a consensus mechanism based on repeated random subsampling.
What is the C-Chain on Avalanche?
The C-Chain is the default Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible smart contract chain on Avalanche, enabling compatibility with Ethereum tools and dApps.
Which protocols are deployed on Avalanche?
Protocols deployed on Avalanche include Aave V3, Tether Gold, Grove Finance, and BlackRock BUIDL.