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Getting Started With Telos

Welcome to the Telos Ecosystem! Dive into this comprehensive guide to kickstart your journey. As the ecosystem evolves, so will this document, ensuring you always have up-to-date insights at your fingertips.

An Introduction to The Telos Ecosystem​

The Telos Ecosystem consists of two chains, Telos EVM and Telos Zero. Telos EVM is our world-class Ethereum virtual machine (EVM) and is the fastest EVM on the planet with a remarkable 15,200 transactions per second (TPS)—that's over 10,000% faster than Ethereum!


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Distinctive Attributes Telos Provides​

Distinctive Attributes Telos provides

A graph showing that Telos has been up and running for 99.99% of the time in the last year.A graph showing that Telos has been up and running for 99.99% of the time in the last year.

Uptime

Operational integrity of the Telos network has maintained a 100% uptime since December 2018 without any breaks, forks, or outages.

A diagram showing how Telos prevents front running, a type of attack where a miner can see a transaction before it is broadcast and then front run it by mining a competing transaction with a higher feeA diagram showing how Telos prevents front running, a type of attack where a miner can see a transaction before it is broadcast and then front run it by mining a competing transaction with a higher fee

No Front Running

Telos is architected not to have a mempool and allows for transactions to be processed on a 'First in First Out' basis, eliminating the ability for transactions to be front run.

A clock showing that Telos transactions are finalized in just over 2 minutes.A clock showing that Telos transactions are finalized in just over 2 minutes.

Transaction Finality

Transactions are finalized in just over 2 minutes, blocks are irreversible after 1.5 minutes

A graph showing that Telos can process over 15,200 transactions per second.A graph showing that Telos can process over 15,200 transactions per second.

Transaction Throughput

.5 second block times. It takes half a second to complete a transaction.

A shield icon representing the security of the Telos network.A shield icon representing the security of the Telos network.

Security

DPOS consensus mechanism provides strong security protection against a 51% attack. Telos requires 2/3s + 1 of the validators to sign blocks.

A dollar sign icon representing the fixed gas rate on the Telos network.A dollar sign icon representing the fixed gas rate on the Telos network.

Fixed Gas Rate

Telos Gas Fees average .01 per transaction. In addition, gas fees do not fluctuate with network volumes. As a result, costs are more predictable and affordable for users and infrastructure.

A tree icon representing the sustainability of the Telos network.A tree icon representing the sustainability of the Telos network.

Sustainable

Low carbon footprint. A typical transaction currently only consumes 0.000001 kWh to execute.

A code icon representing the support for smart contracts on the Telos network.A code icon representing the support for smart contracts on the Telos network.

Smart Contract Support

Developers can build smart contracts on Telos in multiple languages, including Solidity, C++, Go, and Rust. This makes Telos the most compatible and versatile blockchain to build on (Additional language support to be added soon).

Understand The Differences Between Telos EVM and Telos Zero​

Not only does Telos EVM offer groundbreaking speed, but its unparalleled performance delivers tangible benefits that enhance your day-to-day user experience:

  • Effortless Transactions: Forget the tension of long wait times. Transactions on Telos EVM are near-instantaneous, letting you focus on what really matters.
  • Uninterrupted Gaming: For gamers, the Telos EVM provides a seamless, latency-free playground. Elevated speed isn’t a feature; it's the standard.
  • True Microtransactions: Forget the impracticality of small payments on other networks. With Telos EVM’s low, fixed gas costs, microtransactions aren't just feasible—they're effortlessly smooth.
  • More Savings, More Value: Reduce your spending on transaction fees and keep more of your hard-earned money, thanks to Telos EVM's incredibly cost-effective fixed gas pricing.

Telos Zero takes things to the next level - It’s our game-changing Layer 0 solution that redefines blockchain governance, scalability, and utility. No longer do you have to choose between governance and performance, or make sacrifices for interoperability. With Telos Zero, you get it all—wrapped up in an ecosystem optimized for both developers and users.

  • Governance that Listens to You: Your Voice, Your Network. Exercise your voting power with TLOS to influence network upgrades, Block Producer elections, and even the future of the protocol itself. Decentralized democracy at its finest!
  • Seamless Cross-Chain Interoperability: Utilizing Antelope's revolutionary IBC technology, Telos Zero elevates the standard for cross-chain interoperability, deepening decentralization and paving the way for a trustless revolution.
  • A Developer's Dream Playground: Telos Zero is designed with developers in mind! Enjoy a robust full-stack software maintained in-house, along with the power of WebAssembly. Whether it's C, C++, RUST, or TypeScript, our WASM runtime caters to all. Start building smarter, faster, and more secure applications today.

Now that you understand the distinction between the two chains, let's get started and create a wallet. Please note that this guide is primarily focused on the Telos EVM chain for the time being.