#WAVES is an open blockchain platform that combines the functions of a cryptocurrency, a token launch, and a decentralized exchange (DEX). Let’s take a deep dive into Waves! 🚀👇

1.1. Overview - #Waves is a multi-purpose blockchain platform and development toolset for Web 3.0 applications and decentralized solutions. - #Waves initially aimed at improving the first blockchain platforms by increasing speed, utility, and user-friendliness.

1.2. As an open-source, decentralized blockchain platform, Waves: - facilitates the fundraising and the trading of financial services; - allows organizations and individuals to create custom cryptocurrencies; - builds their own applications on a completely distributed network.

2. $WAVES token - $WAVES is the native token on the Waves blockchain. - $WAVES serves as block rewards and a payment vehicle for goods and services, for crowdfunding, and for dApp script invocation.