Avalanche P-Chain
The Avalanche P-Chain (Platform Chain) is a primary blockchain within the Avalanche network that manages the platform's staking, validator coordination, and subnet creation. It serves as the governance and coordination layer, handling validator registration, delegation, and the creation of custom blockchains called subnets. The P-Chain uses the Snowman consensus protocol, a high-throughput and low-latency consensus mechanism optimized for the Avalanche ecosystem.
Developers should learn the Avalanche P-Chain when building decentralized applications (dApps) or custom blockchains on Avalanche, as it is essential for creating and managing subnets, which allow for scalable and customizable blockchain solutions. It is particularly useful for projects requiring high transaction throughput, interoperability, or specific governance models, such as enterprise applications, gaming platforms, or DeFi protocols that need dedicated blockchain environments.