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9000
It’s over 9000!!!
COMPONENT 01
primary chain
The primary chain will serve as the economic and foundational hub that powers the network, where liquidity can flow easily to every other L1. All of the pre-built tools on the C-chain can be accessed by new Avalanche L1s.
COMPONENT 02
network of L1s
Run your own production L1, regardless of project size, with our new cost-efficient structure. Launch locally, on Devnet, or on our new Fuji Testnet for free.
COMPONENT 03
interchain messaging
Avalanche's L1s thrive together, leveraging Interchain Messaging (ICM) to harness the power of interoperability and achieve collective success.
Avalanche L1s have been successfully deployed by
Bringing together devs, creatives, and visionaries from all around the world.

Avalanche9000 is the largest network upgrade that Avalanche has undergone since mainnet launch, combined with the groundbreaking Avalanche consensus that gives any application near-instant finality.

This upgrade makes launching your own L1 more economically feasible, simpler to customize, smoother to maintain and quicker to market.

start building
Avalanche Protocol
Learn about Avalanche Protocol and it's groundbreaking consensus algorithm.
Smart Contracts
Your one stop shop to deploy smart contracts on the Avalanche C-Chain.
Avalanche L1s
Utilize the Avalanche tech stack to build your own layer 1 blockchain.
Virtual Machines
Learn how to customize the EVM or build new virtual machines from scratch.
Nodes & Validators
Become an active participant in the network by running a node or validator.
Interoperability
Advanced interoperability protocols to communicate with other blockchains.
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Build publicly, ship on testnet and get rewarded. The Avalanche community can vote for the duration of any given round and help inform retroactive grants from the Avalanche Foundation.
our community
what is
9000
The full power of the Avalanche network comes from the unique combination of the primary chain, the vast network of L1s, and Avalanche Interchain Messaging.

With clarity that multi-chain architecture is the most scalable path forward, Avalanche9000 creates an elegant solution that enables each purpose-built chain to benefit from Layer 1 architecture, doubling down on the original Avalanche vision.
why use
9000
Avalanche9000 unlocks:
  • Utilize the power of the Primary C-Chain and then spin up L1s quickly as needed
  • Full control to customize the way you want: staking, economics, gas, tokens, and more
  • Open & permissionless validator sets to increase decentralization
  • Regulatory compliance built in with geo-restrictions and custom permissions
  • Scale with any virtual machine to maximize performance
reduce costs
9000
The Avalanche9000 moment will significantly lower the economic barrier to deploy an L1, resulting in nimble iteration and a faster go-to-market.
Co-create
with us.
It's time to get started. You're a builder and you want to launch an Avalanche L1. What now?

The Avalanche9000 testnet offers many ways for builders to get involved:
  • Retro9000: Avalanche9000 Testnet will reward its earliest builders and lay the foundation for this expansive Avalanche network
  • Bounty9000: An opportunity for developers to build a foundational component, an Avalanche L1 with USDC as gas, with onramps
  • The full suite of tools and documentation you need to set you up for building success.
  • Community of builders bringing innovation unlocked by Avalanche9000
frequently asked questions
What is Avalanche9000?
What is the motivation behind the Etna upgrade?
How will Avalanche9000 affect validators?
What tools and resources are available for developers?
How does Avalanche9000 differ from the existing subnet model?
What are the exact costs for validators in the new model?
How does Interchain Messaging (ICM) work?
What are the qualifications for Retro9000 grants?