Avalanche's Snow Consensus achieves 4,500+ TPS with 1-2 second finality, combining DAG and classical consensus for high throughput. Its subnet architecture lets developers build custom blockchains (EVM-compatible C-Chain, FX transfers via X-Chain) with tailored rules. AVAX tokens secure the network (staked by 1,600+ validators) and power gas fees, offering flexibility for enterprises and DeFi.

Avalanche processes 6,000+ TPS across subnets, settling transactions 10x faster than Ethereum. Fees average $0.001, ideal for microtransactions. Institutions like JPMorgan (Onyx), Deloitte, and Maple Finance leverage its private subnets for asset tokenization and compliance, while public subnets (e.g., DeFi Kingdoms) prioritize open participation.

Avalanche hosts $1.5B+ TVL with Trader Joe, Benqi, and GMX, and partners with Chainlink and Circle (CCTP for cross-chain USDC). Over 100+ subnets power Web3 gaming (Shrapnel), RWA tokenization (Intain), and enterprise solutions. AVAX staking yields 7-10% APY, balancing decentralization (Nakamoto Coefficient 26) and speed.