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What is Avalanche? #
“Avalanche is an open, programmable smart contracts platform for decentralized applications.” #
| Cost To Stake | APR Per Node |
| $80K+ | 9.38%+ |
Profile #
- Launched in 2020
- Current Market Cap: $9,164,635,229
- Started as a blockchain network that meets complex finance industry requirements
- Requires 2,000 AVAX to stake a node (No max limit to staking)
- Staking produces 9.38% APR returns on AVAX staked
- Staking produces 14% APR returns on DOT staked
- Natively support delegated staking
- Destaking/Unbonding: 13 days
- Slashing/Penalties: None
- Supports Smart Contracts and NFTs
Node Requirements #
Looking to roll your own node? Here is what’s required. #
- 24 vCPU cores
- 16 GB RAM
- 512 GB SSD
- 10 Mbps Up/Down
5 Year Outlook #
Based on our research at StaaS Fund, here are the long term expectations for this asset. #
- Cost to create/buy/sell NFTs is competitive
- Proven smart contract and NFT platform rapidly growing
- Adoption will increase significantly
- Distinguished in its financial industry compliance
