FAQs for W Chain

W Chain is a hybrid blockchain that combines a public Layer 1 and a private Layer 2. It is designed to optimize payments and enterprise applications, providing both scalability and privacy for various use cases.

W Chain employs a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. This model enhances energy efficiency compared to Proof of Work (PoW) by allowing validators to create new blocks and verify transactions based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and “stake” in the network. This ensures faster transaction times, lower energy consumption, and increased scalability for the blockchain, making it more suitable for a wide range of financial applications.

W Chain operates as a Layer 1 blockchain, meaning it is a foundational blockchain that forms the base of its ecosystem. It provides the core infrastructure for running decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and other blockchain-related services directly on the network, without relying on any other blockchain for its core functionality. This makes W Chain integral to building and supporting a wide array of financial and digital payment solutions.

W Chain is designed with a hybrid architecture, combining a public Layer 1 PoS chain with a private Layer 2 PoA network. This allows us to provide low-cost, fast transactions on our public chain, while ensuring privacy and efficiency for enterprise applications on our private sidechain.

You can build dApps, smart contracts, tokens, DAOs, DeFi protocols, and explorers. W Chain is EVM-compatible, so you can easily deploy or port Ethereum-based projects with minimal changes. 

Run a validator node and stake the required WCO tokens to help secure the network and earn rewards. You can also delegate your tokens to an active validator if you’re not running a node.

The native coin WCO of W Chain is used for transaction fees, gas fees staking, deployment of smart contract, liquidity and governance within the network. Once the private chain is live, the coin will additionally be utilised for subscriptions, fees and more.

• Low transaction fees
• Fast and efficient transactions
• Earn rewards 

The public chain uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism that ensures energy-efficient block validation, and our network undergoes regular security audits. Validators are incentivized to act honestly through staking, which helps maintain network integrity.

Yes, since the mainnet has launched, you can now bridge assets seamlessly using our bi-directional cross-chain bridge. It supports transfers between W Chain, Ethereum, and other major blockchains.

Bridge here: W Bridge

Developers can use standard Ethereum tools such as Solidity, Truffle, and Hardhat to build on W Chain. Since W Chain is EVM-compatible, migrating dApps from Ethereum is straightforward.

Learn more: W Builders – W Chain

Our governance model is decentralized, meaning token holders have the right to vote on key decisions such as network upgrades, feature additions, and proposals for protocol changes.

Yes, a testnet is available where developers can test their applications and smart contracts before deploying them on the mainnet. A faucet is available to request test tokens for experimentation.
Testnet : Testnet (Wadzscan) Explorer
Mainnet:Mainnet (Wadzscan) Explorer

Yes, popular Ethereum wallets like MetaMask are supported.
You simply go to your < Network Settings > to connect to >.

Learn more: Steps to Add W Chain Network to Your Wallet

W Chain Network plans to expand the ecosystem by launching a private chain targeting more enterprise solutions, enhancing cross-chain interoperability, and continually improving scalability. Our roadmap also includes decentralized governance and additional Layer 2 integrations.

Learn more: Roadmap – W Chain-W Chain digital asset innovation

You can join the developer community, participate in governance, or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Telegram to stay updated on news and developments. We also encourage contributors to help with documentation, coding, and network improvements.