Tokio (V3) - Current Version

Welcome to the latest version of Splendor blockchain. Version 3 (Tokio) introduces significant improvements and new features to deliver a high-performance, EVM-compatible L1 blockchain with advanced privacy features and low transaction costs.

Core Documentation

• Technical Specifications - Detailed technical information about the Splendor network
• Consensus Protocol - Information about our hybrid Aura + GRANDPA consensus mechanism
• Reward System - Details about staking and reward mechanisms
• Development Roadmap - Future development plans and milestones
• Add Chain to MetaMask - Instructions for adding Splendor to your wallet

For Developers

• Smart Contract Development - Build and deploy Solidity smart contracts on Splendor
• Frontend Development - Create web3 dApps using React, Wagmi, and other tools
• Substrate Ecosystem - Understand the Substrate framework powering Splendor

Key Features & Improvements

• Enhanced Performance: ~1,000 TPS with 2-second block times
• Hybrid Consensus: Aura for block production + GRANDPA for finality (6 second finality time)
• Full EVM Compatibility: Deploy and run Ethereum smart contracts without modification
• Privacy at Smart Contract Level: Templates for confidential transactions (coming soon)
• Modern Development Tools: Support for Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, ethers.js, web3.js, and more
• Substrate Foundation: Built on the battle-tested Substrate framework for reliability and upgradeability
• Multi-Tier Reward System: Tiered staking with configurable reward distribution
• Low Transaction Costs: Significantly reduced gas fees compared to Ethereum and other L1 chains

Get Started

New to Splendor? Here are the best places to begin:

1. Add Splendor to MetaMask to interact with the network
2. Explore Smart Contract Development for building on Splendor
3. Learn about our Consensus Protocol to understand how Splendor works
4. Check our Development Roadmap to see what’s coming next

For detailed information about specific features, please visit the respective documentation sections above.

Note: Our documentation is continuously being updated. Validator guides and additional resources are coming soon. Our block explorer is currently under construction.