Blockchain is often presented as a universal technology for almost any digital task. In practice, it is useful in a much narrower range of cases. The main criterion is simple: several parties are involved in the same process and need a shared history of actions, while giving one participant full control over that history would … Read more
It is easy to start a blockchain project with the technology: choose a token, open the console, come up with a name. A more practical approach is to work in the opposite direction. Start with the problem and the audience, then move on to the economics, tools, and first user flow. Below is a checklist … Read more
Once a token has been issued, the project has an asset on the blockchain, but it does not yet have a functioning economy. The most common next question is simple: what do you do with it now? The answer starts with the user’s first action. A person should understand how to receive the token, where … Read more
The technical process of issuing a token on Decimal takes little time. The preparation starts earlier: you need to define the token’s function and choose parameters that match the logic of your project. Below is the path from an idea to the first transaction without unnecessary technical complexity. 1. Define the Token’s Function Write down … Read more
Creating a token can be technically simple. Much more time should be spent answering a different question: why is the token needed in the first place? A useful token starts with a function, followed by the rules. Only then should you decide on its name, supply, and design. For a business or community, a token … Read more
Blockchain transparency is often described as a technical advantage: transactions can be verified, network activity can be explored through a blockchain explorer, and data can be accessed programmatically. Its practical value becomes clearer when someone turns that data into an independent product. DEL Battle demonstrates exactly this kind of use case. The project was created … Read more
DecimalChain has been operating since 2020. During this time, the network has gone through several stages: the launch of its core infrastructure, the growth of staking, the development of user tools, the move toward EVM compatibility, and updates to its economic model. Taken separately, these changes may look like a set of unrelated decisions. Viewed … Read more
Trust in a technology project rarely appears at launch. A polished website, a strong idea, and a major announcement can attract attention, but a solid reputation takes time to build. Users want to see whether the network is still operating a month, a year, or several years later, whether updates are being delivered, and how … Read more
Cryptocurrency prices change every day, and these movements are often explained by a single factor: news, market sentiment, APR, or the actions of large holders. In reality, price is shaped by several factors at once. At the core is the balance between supply and demand. If buyers want to purchase more of an asset than … Read more
Technical capabilities form the foundation of a blockchain. Everyday demand emerges when products are built on top of that foundation and people start using them to solve specific tasks. DecimalChain already provides core infrastructure: a wallet, console, explorer, staking, custom token issuance, multisig, mass sending, API, SDK, and smart contract support. Entrepreneurs and communities do … Read more
A high APR often looks like the main advantage of staking. Users see the percentage, calculate how many new DEL they could receive, and estimate how many coins they may hold a year from now. But a blockchain economy depends on more than the number of newly issued coins. What also matters is how widely … Read more
Exactly six years ago, on August 1, 2020, the Decimal network was launched. Today we congratulate our entire community on this important date: users, validators, developers, partners, and everyone who takes part in the development of the ecosystem! The sixth year became a period of large-scale technological and economic transformations for Decimal. ⚙️ The migration … Read more
When the APR is lower than it was a few years ago, users have a fair question: who changed the rate and why? In DecimalChain, APR is formed inside the blockchain. It cannot be reduced to a decision made by one person or company. The final value depends on network parameters: the emission volume, the … Read more
After the July update, users noticed that transfers, delegation and other operations started to cost a different amount of DEL. For some it felt like using the blockchain had become more expensive. What changed is not the cost of operations, but how the fee is converted into DEL. The price oracle now tracks the real … Read more
После июльского обновления сети Decimal изменилось отображение комиссии за операции. Мы видим вопросы пользователей и подробно объясняем, что именно произошло, почему число монет в комиссии изменилось и почему в долларах стоимость операций осталась прежней — доли цента. Как устроена комиссия в Decimal В большинстве блокчейнов (например, Ethereum) стоимость газа определяется аукционом и может непредсказуемо скакать. … Read more