Avalanche Subnets
Avalanche Subnets are customizable, application-specific blockchains built on the Avalanche network, allowing developers to create isolated environments with their own rules, validators, and virtual machines. They enable high scalability and interoperability by operating as sovereign chains that can communicate with the Avalanche Primary Network and other subnets. This architecture supports diverse use cases like DeFi, gaming, and enterprise solutions without congesting the main network.
Developers should learn Avalanche Subnets when building decentralized applications that require high throughput, low latency, or custom governance, such as in gaming platforms or financial services where transaction speed is critical. They are ideal for projects needing tailored consensus mechanisms or virtual machines, like those using EVM or WASM, to optimize performance and reduce costs compared to general-purpose blockchains.