Welcome to Splendor Documentation
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital currencies, Splendor emerges as a beacon of innovation, extending the foundational principles of blockchain technology while introducing pioneering features that fortify security, privacy, and scalability. Splendor empowers developers to architect blockchain solutions tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re envisioning a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, or a cutting-edge decentralized application (dApp), Splendor harnesses the flexibility of Substrate to bring your vision to life.
Key Features
Splendor delivers significant advantages in speed, transaction costs, security, and the flexibility to build an ecosystem based on privacy. Here are the six main areas in which Splendor shines:
- Speed: 2-second block times with ~1,000 TPS throughput
- Cost per transaction: Significantly lower fees than Ethereum and other L1 chains
- Security: Robust Aura consensus with formal verification of core components
- Anonymity: Advanced privacy features
- EVM compatibility: Seamless deployment of Ethereum smart contracts and dApps
- True decentralization: Open validator participation with fair reward distribution
Documentation Versions
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Tokio (V3) - Current - Latest stable version
- Core Documentation
- For Developers
- For Node Operators & Validators
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Yokohama (V2) - Previous stable version
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Legacy (V1) - Historical reference
Getting Started
New to Splendor? Here’s how to begin:
- For Users: Start by adding Splendor to MetaMask
- For Developers: Explore our Smart Contract Development and Frontend Integration guides
- For Node Operators: Learn how to Run a Node and participate in the network
- For Investors: Understand our Tokenomics and unique value proposition
Choose the version that matches your needs to get started with Splendor.