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P2P NetworkMEV

Playing in the P2P Network: Investigating Anomalies in Avalanche's Transaction Gossip

A deep dive into how we detected and mitigated anomalous behavior in Avalanche's P2P network, where MEV actors were exploiting transaction gossip protocols to gain unfair advantages.

Sep 5, 2025Read more
ACPBlock Time

ACP-226 Dynamic Minimum Block Times for Sub-Second Blocks

ACP-226 replaces per-block gas cost with a dynamic minimum block delay to enable sub-second blocks, align with validator preferences, and prepare the network for higher gas targets.

Sep 4, 2025Read more
ValidatorsGas Target

Avalanche C-Chain Throughput Increases as Validators Signal Higher Gas Targets

Avalanche validators increase the C-Chain's target gas consumption by 30% thanks to the Octane upgrade, paving the way for higher throughput and future scaling optimizations.

Aug 21, 2025Read more
Staking TokensL1 Validators

Validator Rewards and Staking Mechanisms on Avalanche L1s

This article provides an overview of the mechanics of how L1's can manage their validator set and how the software and infrastructure architecture can affect future integrations.

Mar 1, 2025Read more
Avalanche Network UpgradeEtna Upgrade

How Do L1 Validator Fees Work?

This guide provides an overview of how L1 validators are charged AVAX to participate in sovereign L1s, how the fee is determined, and how this information can be retrieved from the Avalanche P-Chain.

Jan 30, 2025Read more
Avalanche Network UpgradeEtna Upgrade

Subnet & L1 Validators, What's the Difference?

This guide defines the difference between Subnet and L1 validators, differentiating the roles and responsibilities of each.

Dec 4, 2024Read more
soliditytypescript

Create a Telegram Mini-App using ThirdWeb SDK

This guide shows how to build a Telegram Mini-App using the ThirdWeb SDK on the Avalanche Fuji Network.

Sep 4, 2024Read more
L1Tokenomics

Economics of L1 Blockchains: Deploying on Public Permissionless Chains vs. Your Custom L1 Blockchain

Discover the economic factors that influence the decision to deploy blockchain applications on public permissionless blockchains like Ethereum versus creating your own custom Layer 1 (L1) blockchain on Avalanche. This article explores the impact of transaction fees, validator incentives, and decentralization models, offering insights for developers to determine when launching a dedicated L1 makes sense. Ideal for developers and blockchain enthusiasts looking to optimize cost efficiency and user experience in decentralized applications.

Aug 30, 2024Read more
Avalanche Network UpgradeEtna Upgrade

What to Expect After the Etna Upgrade

This guide outlines the operational impact on existing network participants expected from the activation of the AvalancheGo "Etna" upgrade.

Aug 23, 2024Read more