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# Avalanche

[Avalanche](https://docs.avax.network/) is a decentralized blockchain platform launched in 2020, known for its high throughput and scalability with the Avalanche Consensus protocol. It allows developers to create customizable <Glossary>dApp</Glossary> and financial assets. Avalanche focuses on security, sustainability, and efficiency while supporting Ethereum-compatible tools.

With Blockdaemon’s Dedicated Avalanche Nodes, experience reliable and secure infrastructure without the overhead. Choose from single or clustered Dedicated Nodes tailored for various protocols, fully managed to ensure flexible, secure, and scalable node deployment.

## Avalanche Node Types & Networks

| Node Types                                     | Networks        |
| :--------------------------------------------- | :-------------- |
| <Glossary>Full Node</Glossary> / Archival Node | Mainnet/Testnet |

> 👍 Note
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> Get started with Avalanche [here](https://www.blockdaemon.com/protocols/avalanche).

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