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What is Velas?
Velas stands as a complete EVM/eBPF hybrid chain, delivering robust security, scalability, and performance. Notably, it achieves transaction finality in a mere 1.2 seconds, all while maintaining minimal carbon emissions. The Velas blockchain, derived from the Solana fork, seamlessly integrates EVM, and its Mainnet successfully launched in 2019.
Transaction Throughput:
Up to 75 000 TPS
Transaction Fee:
$0.00001
Transaction Finality:
1.2 sec
Transaction Throughput:
~1000-5000 TPS
Transaction Fee:
~$6
Transaction Finality:
6 mins (32 blocks)
Transaction Throughput:
~160 TPS
Transaction Fee:
$0.15
Transaction Finality:
75 sec
Transaction Throughput:
Up to 7 000 TPS
Transaction Fee:
~$0.000169
Transaction Finality:
30 mins to 1.5+ hours
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Launch Ethereum dApps on Velas
Maintain 100% compatibility with smart contracts & dApps developed on the Ethereum stack.
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Become a validator
Get extra income by validating transactions
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Integrate $VLX token with exchanges
Learn more on how to integrate Velas with exchanges and wallets
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Developer Documentation
Explore our developer documentation to find tutorials and kickstart your coding journey.
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Tutorials that help
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How to create a DAO on Velas
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Guide to Crafting NFTs on Velas
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Installing the Velas Tool Suite: A Step-by-Step Process
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Smart Contract Tutorial: A Simple Guide
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Creating and Utilizing a Paper Wallet
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Transferring VLX Tokens with Command Line Mastery
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Tools
Utilize tools that facilitate developers and engineers in building applications on the Velas blockchain with greater ease and convenience.
Using Velas CLI
We interact with Velas cluster through its command-line interface, commonly referred to as the CLI. The choice of the command line is strategic, serving as the primary-base for the Velas core team to deploy and introduce new functionalities."
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Velas native block explorer
Utilize the native block explorer to explore and search for details about blocks, accounts, transactions, programs, and tokens.
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Velas EVM explorer
By utilizing the EVM explorer, developers and users can access information regarding blocks, total transactions, and wallet addresses. Additionally, they have the flexibility to switch between and explore various environments, such as testnets and mainnets.
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Velas Clusters
Velas operates multiple clusters, each serving distinct purposes. Developers can access both Testnet and Mainnet, offering opportunities for native and EVM functionalities.
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Become a part of the developer community.
Become part of the community of developers and engineers to exchange ideas, seek assistance, and embark on limitless development opportunities.
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Velas Grants Program
Leverage the Velas Grant Program to kickstart your project to it full potential
Velas Hackathons
From brainstorming to funding, join the Velas hackathons to collaboratively refine the most innovative project ideas and secure funding.
Velas Incubator Hub SOON
Plug into the power of the Velas network: Connect, collaborate, and grow with the Velas Incubator Hub.
Recommend or Invite a startup
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