hedera

Hedera Hashgraph is a public distributed ledger that supports decentralized applications requiring speed, security, and predictable costs. The network uses Hashgraph consensus to process transactions without mining or block creation. Governance is handled by a council of global enterprises and institutions that oversee protocol changes. Hedera emphasizes long-term network reliability and enterprise use cases. HBAR functions as the utility token for fees, contracts, and network operations.

Key features:

• Hedera uses Hashgraph consensus to deliver fast and secure transaction processing without mining.
• The platform achieves finality within 3–5 seconds with an average of 2.9 seconds.
• Transaction fees are fixed in USD, keeping costs stable regardless of network activity.
• Hedera Hashgraph is governed by the Hedera Council, where global enterprises and institutions manage protocol decisions.
• The platform supports smart contracts, token creation, decentralized identity, and enterprise-grade compliance features.