Harmony
An open and fast blockchain.
Overview
Harmony is a fast and open blockchain for decentralized applications. Its mainnet runs Ethereum applications with 2-second transaction finality and 1000 times lower fees. Harmony is a sharding protocol with a trustless Ethereum bridge. It is designed to be a scalable and secure platform for dApps.
✨ Key Features
- Sharding (state, network, and transaction)
- Effective Proof-of-Stake (EPoS)
- 2-second transaction finality
- Low transaction fees
- Trustless Ethereum Bridge
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep sharding for high scalability
- Fast transaction finality
- Trustless bridge to Ethereum
Unique Value: Harmony provides a highly scalable and interoperable blockchain platform with fast transaction speeds and low fees, making it an attractive environment for building and using decentralized applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- DeFi Kingdoms (a popular GameFi project)
- SushiSwap (a decentralized exchange)
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that require the highest level of decentralization and are sensitive to potential cross-shard communication complexities
🏆 Alternatives
Harmony's deep sharding and trustless Ethereum bridge provide a powerful combination of scalability and interoperability that sets it apart from many other layer-1 blockchains.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (N/A tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Users pay transaction fees.
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