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aelf is a multi-chain blockchain network designed to provide scalable infrastructure for decentralized applications, smart contracts, and Web3 services. Its architecture separates different workloads across specialized chains while maintaining communication between them.
The aelf blockchain is built around a modular and multi-chain design intended to improve scalability, flexibility, and application performance. ELF is the native utility token used across the aelf ecosystem.
aelf is a decentralized blockchain network that uses a multi-chain architecture rather than requiring all applications to operate on a single chain. Its structure includes a main chain and multiple side chains that can handle different applications and workloads.
This architecture allows developers to build applications in more specialized blockchain environments while maintaining interoperability with the wider aelf network.
aelf was created to address scalability, performance, and flexibility challenges associated with single-chain blockchain systems. When many applications share the same execution environment, network congestion can affect transaction processing and application performance.
By separating workloads across multiple chains, aelf aims to provide developers with dedicated environments for different applications while preserving communication and coordination across the ecosystem.
ELF is the native utility token of the aelf blockchain. It is used to support transactions and economic activity across the network.
ELF is used to pay for supported blockchain operations, including transaction and network fees. It can also be used when interacting with applications and smart contracts within the aelf ecosystem.
As the native token of aelf, $ELF provides the underlying utility required for users and applications to interact with the network and its blockchain services.

:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} introduced its blockchain vision at a CoinDesk conference, with the ELF token subsequently listed on major exchanges that month.
aelf launched its mainnet, establishing its multi-chain architecture with a MainChain and application-focused dAppChains.
aelf launched Network DAO, moving key governance functions including Block Producer elections and proposals into a decentralized governance framework.
aelf completed its first halving, reducing the MainChain block reward from 0.125 ELF to 0.0625 ELF after four years of mainnet operation.
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