Avalanche launched in 2020 as a competitor to Ethereum. Network consists of three main chains: X-Chain, P-Chain, and C-Chain. X-Chain handles AVAX transactions and digital asset creation. P-Chain manages validators and subnets. C-Chain enables smart contract execution with Ethereum compatibility
Avalanche is an open-source platform for decentralized applications and blockchains. Primary Network consists of P-Chain, C-Chain, and X-Chain. Subnets are fully isolated blockchain states requiring 0.01 AVAX fee
CAI is the benchmark index for Avalanche ecosystem, consisting of AVAX and leading applications. Index is rebalanced monthly and operates 24/7 without lockups. Assets are weighted by circulating market cap, with AVAX capped at 50%
Non-custodial wallet for storing and managing AVAX tokens. User-friendly interface suitable for beginners and experienced users. Supports multiple tokens including fungible and NFTs. Enables staking by delegating or becoming validators. Offers built-in cross-chain swaps functionality
AVAX wallet stores only public/private key pairs, not actual coins. All keys are removed on logout, requiring re-generation with 24-word mnemonics. Wallet.avax.network is the main implementation of HD wallets