SKALE is a blockchain network designed to power decentralized applications (dApps) with zero gas fees, high performance, and limitless scalability. SKALE operates as a network of EVM compatible, interconnected Layer 1 blockchains, referred to as SKALE Chains. These individual chains can be specific to a single dApp or shared amongst similar dApps. SKALE chains are modular and offer pooled security, dynamic scalability, and tailored resource allocation, enabling developers to deploy dApps with unmatched flexibility and user experience.
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Superior User Experience SKALE eliminates gas fees for end-users while delivering fast transaction speeds and low latency, enabling seamless, scalable dApp experiences.
Solving the Scalability Trilemma SKALE overcomes the traditional blockchain trade-offs between speed, security, and decentralization by using pooled security and threshold cryptography, ensuring high performance without sacrificing trustlessness.
Unlimited Flexibility and Scalability SKALE’s modular architecture and dynamic resource allocation remove the limitations of fixed block sizes and rigid monolithic chains, giving developers the freedom to build powerful, customized applications without compromise.
Zero Gas Fees Developers and end-users enjoy transactions without any gas fees.
Instant Finality SKALE is engineered for unmatched speed, achieving sub-second block times and leading the industry in time-to-finality. Transactions confirm almost instantly, setting a new standard for blockchain performance.
On-Demand L1 Blockchains SKALE offers dedicated AppChains for individual applications and shared HubChains for community and partner projects, allowing for extensive customization and horizontal scaling.
SKALE enables dApp developers to harness the compute power and storage of validator-operated nodes to run fast, containerized, EVM-compatible chains known as SKALE Chains.
SKALE stands out by adopting a chain subscription model. Developers building a chain must pay a monthly subscription fee in SKL to “rent” their blockchains. The result is that end-users of the network enjoy an invisible blockchain experience – free of gas fees – similar to how a Web 2 experience would feel
SKALE uses a unique blend of technologies and cryptographic techniques to achieve scalability, security, interoperability, and progressive decentralization:
| Technology | Impact |
|---|---|
| Pooled Validation Proof-of-Stake | Provides a scalable security model across validators and delegators |
| Hybrid Container Architecture | Enables agile allocation of on-demand, composable compute resources across the network |
| Threshold Cryptography | Supports supermajority signature signing with ABBA consensus, enhancing Byzantine Fault Tolerance |
| Trusted-Execution Environment | Facilitates fast block signing and supports multiple chains using threshold cryptography |
| Asynchronous Binary Byzantine Agreement (ABBA) Consensus | Offers mathematically provable, leaderless, fast-finality consensus that is Byzantine fault tolerant |
| Ethereum Network Integration | Ensures public, open-source, and decentralized operations via SKALE Manager contracts |
Every SKALE Chain offers similar capabilities in terms of throughput, storage, and size, but they are generally categorized into two types:
Using SKALE dApps:
Explore the SKALE Portal to discover various dApps and hubs available on the network.
Building on SKALE:
Visit the Quick Start guide to learn how to build your dApp on SKALE.
#dev-talk channel for development and validator-focused discussions.Track the explosive growth of Skale's network activity with our daily transaction chart.
Monitor transaction volume trends across the SKALE ecosystem, including DeFi protocols, gaming applications, and cross-chain transfers via Chainlink's CCIP integration
Witness the expanding SKALE community as new users discover the benefits of EVM compatibility, high-speed transactions, and innovative DApps across the network.
Follow the development activity on SKALE as creators leverage our developer-friendly environment with fee monetization that allows developers to earn up to 90% of the fees generated by their applications
Analyze network resource utilization and efficiency with our gas usage metrics. SKALE's advanced PoS consensus mechanism ensures optimal performance while maintaining decentralization and security.