Avalanche

Avalanche is a smart contract–enabled blockchain designed for fast, low-cost transactions and decentralized applications. It was created by Ava Labs and was launched as open-source software in 2020.

The Avalanche network’s native coin is AVAX. Avalanche does not have a fixed maximum supply. New AVAX is issued according to network rules, while a portion of AVAX used to pay transaction fees is permanently burned.

The smallest unit of AVAX is called a nAVAX (nano-AVAX), equal to 0.000000001 AVAX (one billionth of an AVAX).

Avalanche uses a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, where validators stake AVAX to validate transactions and secure the network.

You may see Avalanche referred to by the network name Avalanche, while its native coin is identified by the symbol AVAX.

Avalanche C-Chain

The Avalanche C-Chain (Contract Chain) is Avalanche’s smart contract chain and a core part of its Layer 1 network.

dApps, NFTs, and Avalanche tokens operate on the C-Chain, with transaction fees paid in AVAX.

Avalanche C-Chain is EVM-based, which means it supports Ethereum-style addresses, tokens, and dApps. However, unlike Ethereum’s Layer 2 networks, the C-Chain runs directly on Avalanche’s Layer 1, so transactions settle on the main network without relying on a separate scaling layer.

Avalanche and Trezor

Trezor supports Avalanche C-Chain assets natively in Trezor Suite on both Desktop and Mobile, allowing you to send and receive them securely. At this time, Trezor does not support other Avalanche chains.

Avalanche C-Chain can be added just like any other account in Trezor Suite.

For more information and specific instructions on how to add an account, please read Manage accounts in Trezor Suite.

Don’t send assets on any other Avalanche chains to your Trezor wallet. If you do not use Avalanche C-Chain, you will lose access to your funds.

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