Fantom

Fantom is a fast, high-throughput open-source smart contract platform for digital assets and dApps.

## Overview Fantom is an open-source smart contract platform designed to address scalability limitations in blockchain networks. It operates as a Layer 1 blockchain using its own consensus mechanism and virtual machine, enabling fast transaction settlement and high throughput without relying on other chains or sidechains. The platform was created to serve users and developers who need a blockchain capable of handling complex decentralized applications, token transfers, and financial transactions at scale while maintaining security and decentralization. The Fantom network distinguishes itself t