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Avalanche (AVAX) Price, Chart & Info
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Avalanche (AVAX) is a layer1 cryptocurrency launched in 2020. High-throughput smart contract platform with sub-second finality. Uses a novel consensus protocol combining classical and Nakamoto consensus. Use case: DeFi, enterprise blockchain, subnets.
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About Avalanche
High-throughput smart contract platform with sub-second finality. Uses a novel consensus protocol combining classical and Nakamoto consensus.
Symbol
AVAX
Launched
2020
Use Case
DeFi, enterprise blockchain, subnets
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What is Avalanche?
High-throughput smart contract platform with sub-second finality. Uses a novel consensus protocol combining classical and Nakamoto consensus.
What is AVAX used for?
DeFi, enterprise blockchain, subnets
When was Avalanche launched?
Avalanche was launched in 2020. It is classified as a layer1 cryptocurrency.