What are the differences between the X, P, and C-Chains? | Avalanche Support (2024)

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What are the differences between the X, P, and C-Chains? | Avalanche Support? ›

The main distinction between the x-chain and the c-chain is that the x-chain is incompatible with DeFi and cannot be used with MetaMask or other similar wallets. You access the x-chain address from the Avalanche wallet. And you receive a new address after making a deposit. However, your old address remains valid.

The C stands for contract, and this is the chain that's used for smart contracts and. Defi apps. The key difference with the other chains is that the c-chain uses an Ethereum-style address with 0x at the beginning, which can be added to your MetaMask.

The Exchange Chain (X-Chain) serves as the default asset blockchain on the Avalanche® platform and is designed for specific purposes, such as creating new assets, facilitating asset exchanges, and enabling cross-chain transfers.

The Avalanche network's Platform Chain (P-Chain) serves as its metadata blockchain, responsible for organizing validators, managing staking processes, tracking active Subnets (subnetworks), and facilitating the creation of new Subnets.

This includes Avalanche's native token, AVAX. The Contract Chain (C-Chain) allows for the creation and execution of smart contracts. Because it is based on the Ethereum Virtual Machine, Avalanche's smart contracts can take advantage of cross-chain interoperability.

Users can connect their Core extension, Core mobile, or Ledger wallet to Core web to cross-chain transfer their AVAX between the C, P, and X-Chains.

An XY-Chain is a chain of bi-value cells (i.e. two candidates each) in which each pair of linked cells shares one candidate (and a cell shares a different candidate with each of its neighbors).

The main distinction between the x-chain and the c-chain is that the x-chain is incompatible with DeFi and cannot be used with MetaMask or other similar wallets. You access the x-chain address from the Avalanche wallet. And you receive a new address after making a deposit. However, your old address remains valid.

The X-ring has a much less surface area, and therefore much less friction than an O-ring chain. An X-ring chain, thus, offers all the qualities of an O-ring chain with a lot less friction, and often, even better durability.

To protect X-Ring®, never use steam, thinner or such volatile solvents as gasoline or benzene, and a wire bush as well. Lube the chain every other use with an O-Ring/X-Ring safe lubricant. Recommended max stretch of sealed chains are 1% and non-sealed chains are 2% of the overall length of the chain.

What is a P chain? ›

The Platform Chain is the metadata blockchain on Avalanche® and coordinates validators, staking, keeps track of active L1s, and enables the creation of new L1s. The Platform Chain implements the Snowman consensus protocol. The Platform Chain (P-Chain) is a key component of the Avalanche®.

Grade P chain is manufactured from higher tensile steel (hardened and tempered) and provides twice the working load limit (WLL) of Grade L.

Chainlink can facilitate secure communications between Ethereum projects and various off-chain data. Because Chainlink's LINK token is built on the Ethereum platform, LINK is compliant with the Ethereum platform's protocols.

in chemistry, a line of connected carbon atoms.

There are also ligatures called “c-chain ligatures,” or “power chains.” These tiny ligature bands are connected to each other and fit across the brackets in one long strip. This design lets them not only hold your wires in place but help move your teeth closer together at the same time.

The “C” Connecting Links are primarily used to connect two chains or a chain to an end component. Quick connect and disconnect are achieved by turning the links 90 degrees to each other. These stainless steel links are made from 316 stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and durability.

In a standard A-B-C supply chain transaction, the business operator A sells to B and B sells to C. The goods go directly from A to C. If the transport occurs within the framework of the supply (A-B), B must register in the country of C and he must submit the VAT return there.

A Virtual C-Chain is where any existing spaces (at a specific step of treatment) are closed. Virtual C-Chains are usually planned and used at the end of treatment. Virtual C-Chain is indicated for cases where you want to close all spaces and do not want any remaining space in the arch.