Beam

Beam is a sovereign, EVM-compatible blockchain network optimized for high-performance gaming and next-gen applications. Built on Avalanche technology, Beam offers up to 4,500 TPS with 1-second finality and sub-$0.1 transaction fees, making it ideal for complex gaming economies and high-frequency interactions. The Beam Network supports an open developer framework where builders can deploy smart contracts, integrate wallets, and access robust SDKs and APIs for creating immersive digital experiences.

Since launch, Beam has become a hub for top-tier games including TrialXtreme, Castle of Blackwater, and Forgotten Playland. It also powers projects in AI compute (Tactical Compute), decentralized infrastructure (Aethir), and consumer platforms (Sophon). Over $61 million has been contributed to minting Beam Nodes, which help secure and decentralize the network, while the newly formed Beam Ventures aims to raise $150M to back frontier startups. In total, Beam connects gaming, compute, NFTs, and DeFi into a single, fast, and scalable blockchain layer.

The Beam ecosystem is vertically integrated across six key verticals: beamGaming, beamAI, beamFinance, beamTrading, beamVentures, and beamRWA. These divisions allow the network to strategically support both emerging protocols and established builders. Beam Foundation's commitment to open-source governance ensures that the community retains long-term influence, with Snapshot voting and decentralized treasury management already in place.

Supported by infrastructure providers like Avalanche, Sophon, DCLM, and MetaStreet, Beam has laid the groundwork for a truly global blockchain. It is designed not just as a network, but as an incubator—where developers are funded, gamers are rewarded, and users gain real ownership. Competing platforms like Immutable, Polygon, and Arbitrum also serve the Web3 gaming space, but Beam differentiates itself through its laser focus on the intersection of compute, gaming, and decentralized identity.

As Beam expands with new initiatives such as the $40M Tactical Compute partnership with Aethir and the Abu Dhabi-based Booster accelerator, it is becoming a leading force in blockchain scalability and innovation. Its goal is not only to enable games, apps, and data infrastructure—but to build the foundations of the next digital society.

Beam provides a wide range of benefits and features designed to support developers, gamers, and infrastructure providers at every layer of the Web3 stack:

• High Performance Layer 1: Up to 4,500 TPS, 1-second finality, and extremely low fees make Beam ideal for high-volume gaming and compute use cases.
• EVM Compatibility: Developers can port or build dApps using existing Ethereum tooling with full support for smart contract wallets and Beam APIs.
• $BEAM Token Utility: Used for gas fees, staking, governance, and on-chain payments. Also supports buy-and-burn mechanisms to reduce supply.
• Gaming Ecosystem: Beam supports AAA and indie titles, offering toolkits for NFT asset management, marketplaces, and in-game transactions.
• Grants & Accelerator Access: Builders can receive funding from Beam Foundation or apply to the Booster accelerator—a licensed frontier tech program in Abu Dhabi.
• Integrated AI Compute: Through partnerships with Aethir and Tactical Compute, Beam supports AI workloads, decentralized compute, and data-rich dApps.
• Validator & Staking Rewards: Users can run Beam nodes or delegate to earn part of the $1M+ distributed in monthly staking rewards.
• Governance by Community: Token holders can propose and vote on Beam upgrades via Snapshot, ensuring ecosystem evolution remains decentralized.
• Developer Tooling: Extensive APIs, SDKs, dashboards, and Beam Companion integration tools are available to manage game profiles, assets, trades, and payments.
• Interoperable Infrastructure: Native support for bridges (Beam Bridge), swaps (Beam Swap), and marketplaces (Sphere Marketplace) streamline ecosystem connectivity.

Getting started with Beam is easy for developers, gamers, and ecosystem participants. Here’s how you can become part of the network:

• 1. Visit the Website: Go to https://onbeam.com to explore the ecosystem, tokenomics, grants, and developer resources.
• 2. Connect to Beam Network: Configure your MetaMask with Beam’s RPC settings. Both testnet and mainnet are supported with full EVM compatibility.
• 3. Start Building: Use the Beam SDK and API documentation to build smart contracts, integrate wallets, or migrate existing dApps.
• 4. Apply for Funding: Developers and researchers can apply for Beam Foundation grants or join the Booster accelerator for seed capital and mentorship.
• 5. Join Governance: Hold $BEAM to participate in voting, submit proposals, and shape the future of the network via Snapshot.
• 6. Run a Node: Become a validator or delegate your stake to earn rewards and contribute to network security.
• 7. Explore Products: Use tools like Beam Bridge to move assets across chains, Beam Swap to exchange tokens, and the Sphere Marketplace to trade NFTs.
• 8. Play and Earn: Join games like TrialXtreme, Castle of Blackwater, or Forgotten Playland to experience blockchain gaming built on Beam.