# Overview

## EpixChain Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for EpixChain - the world's first blockchain designed to power a completely decentralized internet.

### 🌟 What is EpixChain?

EpixChain is a high-performance EVM-compatible blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK that combines the power of Ethereum smart contracts with the interoperability of the Cosmos ecosystem. Our mission is to create the infrastructure for a truly decentralized web where websites are hosted by everyone and controlled by no one.

### 🚀 Key Features

* **EVM Compatibility**: Full Ethereum Virtual Machine support for seamless dApp migration
* **Cosmos SDK Foundation**: Built on proven, secure blockchain infrastructure
* **IBC Connectivity**: Native cross-chain communication with 50+ blockchain networks
* **Custom Tokenomics**: Dynamic minting with 25% annual reduction reaching 42B max supply
* **Low Fees**: Optimized for everyday use and microtransactions
* **Community Governance**: Decentralized decision-making for protocol evolution

### 📚 Documentation Sections

#### 🔍 Overview

Learn about EpixChain's architecture, tokenomics, and vision for the decentralized internet.

#### 🏁 Getting Started

Quick setup guides for users, developers, and validators to begin using EpixChain.

#### 👥 For Users

Wallet setup, governance participation, staking, and cross-chain transfers.

#### 💻 For Developers

Smart contract development, API references, precompiles, and integration guides.

#### 🔒 For Validators

Complete validator setup, operations, security, and monitoring guides.

#### 🧩 Modules

Deep dive into EpixChain's core modules including EpixMint, EVM, IBC, and governance.

#### 🤝 Community

Contributing guidelines, support channels, and frequently asked questions.

### 🌐 Network Information

| Network     | Chain ID | RPC Endpoint                | REST API                    | Explorer                 |
| ----------- | -------- | --------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| **Mainnet** | 1916     | `https://rpc.epixchain.com` | `https://api.epixchain.com` | `https://scan.epix.zone` |
| **Devnet**  | 1917     | `http://localhost:8545`     | `http://localhost:1317`     | `http://localhost:8080`  |

### 💎 EPIX Token

* **Symbol**: EPIX
* **Decimals**: 18
* **Base Denomination**: aepix (1 EPIX = 10^18 aepix)
* **Maximum Supply**: 42,000,000,000 EPIX
* **Genesis Supply**: 23,689,538 EPIX (airdropped to snapshot holders)
* **Annual Emission**: Starts at 10.527B EPIX, reduces by 25% annually

### 🔗 Quick Links

* **Website**: [epix.zone](https://epix.zone)
* **GitHub**: [EpixZone/EpixChain](https://github.com/EpixZone/EpixChain)
* **Discord**: [Join our community](https://discord.gg/epix)
* **Twitter**: [@zone\_epix](https://x.com/zone_epix)
* **Base layer Explorer**: [explorer.epix.zone](https://explorer.epix.zone/)
* **EVM Block Explorer**: [scan.epix.zone](https://scan.epix.zone)

### 🆘 Need Help?

* **Community Support**: Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/bF2GKHgrfv) for real-time help
* **GitHub Issues**: Report bugs or request features on [GitHub](https://github.com/EpixZone/EpixChain/issues)
* **Documentation Issues**: Help us improve these docs by submitting PRs

### 📄 License

EpixChain is open-source software licensed under the [Apache 2.0 License](https://github.com/EpixZone/EpixChain/blob/main/LICENSE).

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