= Avalanche (blockchain platform)
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Avalanche is a blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications (dApps) and enterprise blockchain solutions. Developed by Ava Labs and launched in September 2020, Avalanche aims to provide a high-performance, scalable, and secure environment for users and developers. Here are some of its key features: 1. **Consensus Mechanism**: Avalanche utilizes a unique consensus protocol called Avalanche Consensus, which combines elements of classical and Nakamoto consensus mechanisms.
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