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ThunderCore is an EVM-compatible public blockchain network that supports interoperability and can run Ethereum-based smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). The network offers a powerful platform for designing and deploying Web3 applications across DeFi, GameFi, NFT, and other categories.

The ThunderCore blockchain utilizes a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, making it far more environmentally friendly and efficient than other blockchains. The full EVM compatibility allows Ethereum developers to quickly port their smart contracts, dApps, and tools into the ThunderCore ecosystem to realize higher cost efficiencies.

ThunderCore boasts sub-second confirmation times, a throughput of more than 4,000 transactions per second (TPS), and meager transaction fees of less than $0.00001. In addition, the blockchain supports cross-chain compatibility with Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and Huobi Eco Chain, offering a highly scalable environment for dApp deployment.

TT is the own native currency that powers the ThunderCore ecosystem. Users and dApps can pay low gas fees using TT crypto. TT can also be staked by validators who wish to contribute to verifying transactions, producing new blocks, and securing the ThunderCore network.

ThunderCore offers an open, public, permissionless blockchain compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It is secured using a PoS consensus algorithm, letting nodes stake TT to become validators who help with block production and transaction validation within the ecosystem.

ThunderCore’s original design incorporated the Thunderella consensus algorithm, which has since evolved into PaLa, a breakthrough consensus protocol. PaLa is an enhanced proof-of-stake consensus model with a simpler switching mechanism and more optimized notarization.

Users can submit bids to participate as a consensus node within the ThunderCore blockchain by staking TT. After each session, all valid bids are compiled and sorted based on each one’s stake. The top 32 participants will be enlisted to form a committee for the next session after a PaLa reconfiguration block is finalized.

The network also employs mechanisms to slash staked funds to penalize bad behavior among nodes. This further enhances the network’s security and makes it resilient to malicious attacks.

ThunderCore was founded by an engineer and former founder of Playdom, Chris Wang, in 2017, who believed in the transformative power of blockchain technology and wanted to bring wide adoption worldwide. The mainnet launch of the ThunderCore network took place in September 2019, making it one of the first EVM-compatible blockchain networks in the market.

In May 2020, the ThunderCore project developers announced the launch of the network’s staking pool service, offering up to 24% APRs. The ThunderCore bridge, ThunderBridge, the blockchain’s infrastructure to power blockchain interoperability, was introduced in November 2020 to transfer tokens between ThunderCore and Ethereum networks.

ThunderCore’s official DEX TTSwap went live in January 2021, powering the blockchain’s focus into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). The cross-chain mechanism between ThunderCore and Binance Smart Chain (now BNB Smart Chain) went live in March 2021, enhancing the interoperability of the blockchain.

The developers behind the project announced an integration with Filecoin to expand the blockchain’s DeFi capabilities in May 2021. The team announced the Iris Hard Fork in October 2021 to increase the network’s interoperability capabilities, solving usability challenges. Phase 1 of the hard fork went live in October 2021, followed by Phase 2 in January 2022.

Other focus areas for the ThunderCore project through 2022 include the Web3 developer platform, improving cross-chain interoperability, launching a universal NFT marketplace and cross-chain NFT badge, and launching the ThunderCore DAO to enable true decentralization of its ecosystem.