SVM Compatibility
Fogo is compatible with the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), making it easy to port Solana programs. Its runtime and performance optimizations are unique to Fogo.
A Purpose-Built L1
Introduction
In blockchain, Layer 1 is the base network where transactions are validated and secured. Unlike general-purpose chains, Fogo is purpose-built — optimized for ultra-high speed, scalability, and real-time trading.
Fogo focuses on trading-grade performance, offering unmatched speed and latency for high-frequency applications.
A purpose-built L1
Firedancer Client
Firedancer, built by Jump Crypto, is an optimized validator client using zero-copy networking and lock-free data structures. In Fogo, it runs without Solana’s legacy constraints.
Multi-Local Consensus / Follow the Sun
Validators are grouped into regional clusters to reduce latency. Fogo activates clusters based on market activity, mirroring how liquidity flows across global financial hubs.
Validators
Fogo selects validators specialized in high-performance environments, ensuring an experience worthy of institutional-grade traders.
Combining SVM compatibility, Firedancer optimizations, and Follow the Sun consensus, Fogo delivers a Layer 1 designed for real-time trading.
Learn more about Fogo’s key concepts here.
Current use Cases for Fogo
- DeFi: Lending protocols, token creation, staking (Learn more about Pyron, Valiant, Fluxbeam, Fogolend, Brasa).
- PerpDEX: Ambient simplifies and accelerates perpetual trading.
- NFT: NFT launchpad under development.
The surge of perpetual DEXs marks one of the strongest trends in crypto, and Ambient arrives at exactly the right moment. Powered by Fogo, it combines speed, efficiency, and a smooth trading experience designed to attract professional and retail traders alike.
Trading only?
While optimized for trading today, Fogo’s performance infrastructure allows developers to explore other applications, from social to gaming. Its design supports evolution toward a more general-purpose blockchain over time.
Conclusion
Fogo is a purpose-built Layer 1 for real-time, high-performance applications, delivering trading-grade speed at scale.
Developers and users seeking professional-grade performance on-chain should explore Fogo’s capabilities.
Final Quiz
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