Alephium

Alephium is the pioneering operational sharded L1 blockchain, designed to enhance both Proof of Work and User Defined Transaction Output concepts, offering unparalleled scalability.

Alephium presents a groundbreaking solution in the blockchain space, combining the reliability of established Bitcoin principles with cutting-edge technology for decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized applications (dApps). Its innovative blockflow sharding enables processing speeds of up to 10,000 transactions per second, while the secure, stateful UTXO model allows for programmable and robust DeFi functionalities. With an eco-friendly footprint that consumes only a fraction of Bitcoin's energy, Alephium introduces Alphred, a custom virtual machine that enhances security and development. Additionally, its unique programming language offers an accessible alternative to Solidity, making it easier for developers to create and deploy smart contracts and dApps.