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Aeternity (AE) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform built to support scalable smart contracts and decentralized applications. It employs a hybrid consensus mechanism that pairs Proof-of-Work (PoW) with a variant of Nakamoto Consensus, aiming to balance security with higher transaction throughput. The network is designed around several distinctive technical features: off-chain state channels for scaling and reducing on-chain load, an integrated Oracle system that connects smart contracts to real-world data, and a naming service that simplifies the use of human-readable identifiers on the blockchain. Together, these components are intended to make the platform adaptable to a wide range of decentralized use cases. Positioned within the Infrastructure and Smart Contract Platform categories, Aeternity serves as a foundational layer for developers building dApps that require efficient execution of smart contracts and reliable access to external information, functioning as part of the broader public blockchain ecosystem.
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Aeternity (AE) — FAQ
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What is Aeternity?
æternity is a scalable, decentralized blockchain platform designed to enable fast and secure smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
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When was Aeternity launched?
Aeternity (AE) launched on 2017-09-02.
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What kind of project is Aeternity?
Aeternity (AE) is categorised as: Infrastructure, Smart Contract Platform.
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Where is Aeternity's official website?
The official Aeternity site is https://www.aeternity.com/.
