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Coin Overview
FLOW
Coin
1.6 Billion
NFT's, decentralized applications
Jun. 2020
Flow
Flow (FLOW) is a blockchain built for NFTs, games, and digital apps. Created by the team behind CryptoKitties, it was designed to be fast, developer-friendly, and scalable. FLOW is the native coin used for transaction fees, staking, and governance. Flow powers popular projects like NBA Top Shot and aims to bring blockchain to mainstream audiences.
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Technology & Use Case
Flow uses a unique multi-node architecture that splits validation tasks across different node types, making it more efficient than traditional blockchains. This design enables high throughput without sharding. FLOW is required for payments, transaction fees, staking, and governance. The network is optimized for consumer-facing apps like NFT marketplaces and Web3 games.
Origins & Team
Flow was developed by Dapper Labs, the creators of CryptoKitties, founded by Roham Gharegozlou in 2018. After Ethereum struggled with scaling during the CryptoKitties boom, the team built Flow to handle mass adoption. The blockchain launched in 2020 with strong developer support and major partnerships in entertainment and sports.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
Flow powers NBA Top Shot, one of the first NFT projects to gain mainstream traction, as well as other sports and entertainment collaborations. Dapper Labs has partnered with organizations like the NBA, NFL, UFC, and Warner Music. The ecosystem continues to expand with developer grants, NFT platforms, and consumer-focused Web3 experiences.
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