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Relay Chain

The central chain of the Polkadot network that provides security, consensus, and cross-chain interoperability for all connected parachains. The relay chain coordinates the entir…

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The central chain of the Polkadot network that provides security, consensus, and cross-chain interoperability for all connected parachains. The relay chain coordinates the entire network and enables shared security across all parachains.

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  • Network coordination
  • Shared security provision
  • Consensus mechanism

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