📚How to Crypto investor | Avalanche
Hi! Today, look closer at the Avalanche: another Ethereum killer and 4th TVL network. Any investor needs to understand what it is, how it works, and why this "Avalanche" can cover Ethereum.
What is Avalanche
Avalanche was launched in September 2020. The project is positioned as a "network of assets" - a universal platform where users can connect all existing chains and create new custom networks to unite it all into the one global ecosystem.
The Ava Labs developers (a.k.a RocketTeam) effectively approached the design of a decentralized network. In fact, Avalanche is not a blockchain but a network of 3 blockchains:
P-chain - is a platform's blockchain for creating and coordinating validators.
C-chain - blockchain for smart contracts and dApps. It runs the DeFi ecosystem and everything based on smart contracts.
X-chain - is a blockchain for creating digital assets and exchanging them. You can add wrapped versions of existing coins or create your own.
The chain-split model and the unique Avalanche consensus protocol (modified PoS) make possible 4,500 TPS. With the connected subchain, TPS may keep infinity growth (source).
By the way, Avalanche has already launched EVM and several other Virtual Machines, which makes it easy to launch Ethereum's smart contracts and dApp. Therefore, the Avalanche ecosystem is fast-growing.
Avalanche-compatible wallets
Avalanche Wallet - native wallet from Ava Labs. Non-custodial, but only in the web version.
EVM compatibility and vast ecosystem also connect Avalanche to popular non-custodial wallets like TrustWallet, XDEFI Wallet, and our favorite MetaMask.
DEXs and DeFi sites
TraderJoe - is one of the largest DEX on Avalanche. But in fact, this is a universal DeFi platform with swaps, farming, staking, compounds, LP, and even the launchpad.
Pangolin - a smaller swap-site that supports only the Avalanche network but is integrated with the native network's bridge. It also offers pools, staking, and farming and supports fiat payments via Wyre.
ElkDex - many trading pairs with Avalanche tokens and also pools, staking, and farming. Site test its cross-chain bridge, but only with native ELK token for now.
DeFi services such as Curve and SushiSwap are also available in the Avalanche network so enjoy it!
NFT-marketplaces
Kalao - is a usable marketplace with quality collections, but not only. Kalao has its own VR app, native token, and NFT creation tools.
NFTStars - supports Avalanche and Ethereum networks. You can find there a marketplace, creator's drops, and auctions. It also offers to create your own NFT.
Snowflake - a simple and useful marketplace with the NFT (audio, video, and jpegs) creation toolkit. Only Avalanche network support.
❗️ The native Avalanche token - AVAX, is launched on the Avalanche network to pay the transaction fees. But you can also transfer your AVAX to BEP20 and MoonBeam networks or send tokens to other blockchains via the native Avalanche bridge.
Also, there is the infographic and the link with the Avalanche ecosystem:
Can Avalanche kill Ethereum?
If you look at the Avalanche concept closer, you will see it is not about Ethereum competition but grabbing the role of Ethereum as a base for the whole crypto-ecosystem. Avalanche may try to integrate Ethereum into its "network of assets" and make it part of its ecosystem.
But the design of Avalanche netwo is really attractive for many developers.
Large-scale projects and dApp are cheaper to launch on the Avalanche network, and there is also the possibility to create your subchain and token for your project.
In addition, Avalanche has launched a $290M incentive program for the subchain creators, so it is worth expecting further ecosystem growth.