Flow is a proof-of-stake blockchain developed by Dapper Labs, designed to serve as the foundation for Web3 and the open metaverse. It supports consumer-scale decentralized applications, NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, and more, empowering developers to innovate and bring blockchain technology to a broader audience.

Flow's unique multi-node architecture separates consensus and compute processes, enabling scalability without sharding. It utilizes Cadence, a resource-oriented programming language tailored for digital assets, enhancing security and ease of development. Flow also offers upgradeable smart contracts and human-readable security features to improve user experience.

Flow's architecture divides the validation process into four distinct roles: Collection Nodes, Consensus Nodes, Execution Nodes, and Verification Nodes. This separation allows each node to specialize in specific tasks, increasing efficiency and scalability while maintaining a secure and decentralized network.

FLOW is the native currency of the Flow network, used for transaction fees, staking, and governance. It serves as the primary medium of exchange within the Flow ecosystem, enabling users and developers to participate in and transact with applications built on Flow.

Flow hosts several high-profile projects, including NBA Top Shot, a platform for collecting and trading officially licensed NBA highlights, and CryptoKitties, one of the first blockchain-based games. These applications leverage Flow's scalable and user-friendly infrastructure to deliver engaging experiences to millions of users.