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APOLLO

What is APOLLO?

APOLLO brings EVM-compatible programmability and native cross-chain communication with APOLLO using an innovative consensus of Proof of Authority(PoA)

Why is APOLLO designed as a separate chain from APOLLO?

The execution of a Smart Contract may slow down the exchange function and add non-deterministic factors to trading. Even if that compromise could be tolerated, it might be a straightforward idea to introduce a new Virtual Machine specification based on Tendermint, based on the current underlying consensus protocol and major RPC implementation of APOLLO. But all these will increase the learning requirements for all existing dApp communities, and will not be very welcomed.

How does APOLLO work? What is the architecture and consensus used?

APOLLO relies on a system with Proof of Authority (PoA) consensus that can support short block time and lower fees.

There will be fewer validators on APOLLO testnet.

Can you tell more about Proof of Staked Authority(PoSA)? What is it?

PoSA is a combination of PoA and PoS. Blocks are produced by a limited set of validators, they are elected in and out based on a staking based governance. Validators take turns to produce blocks in a PoA manner

What are the benefits for developers to build on APOLLO?

  • EVM-compatible: APOLLO supports all the existing APOLLO tooling Fast block time, cheaper cost
  • Native cross-chain trasfer & communication: APOLLO DEX remains a liquid venue of exchange of assets on APOLLO and APOLLO"

What are the benefits for developers to build on APOLLO?

APOLLO opens the gate for users to take advantage of the fast transferring and trading

What make APOLLO different?

Key Innovations:

  • Proof-of-authority Consensus

  • Native Cross-Chain Communication

  • Expand the use cases of APOLLO token

APOLLO is EVM-compatible. What does that mean?

EVM means APOLLO Virtual Machine. Any smart-contract written to run in EVM can be easily ported to APOLLO.

Can developers make hybrid Dapps using both APOLLO and APOLLO in one single Dapp?

Yes, with the help of native cross-chain functions