Get Started with Alephium
Not sure where to begin? Whether you want to build, mine, or explore, this guide has everything you need to dive in.
What is Alephium?
Alephium is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain, designed to deliver unmatched security without compromising scalability or energy efficiency.
Applications built on Alephium run faster, cost less, and inherit the resilience of Proof-of-Work, ensuring your project is safe and scalable from day one. Whether you're launching dApps, creating digital assets, or integrating Web3 infrastructure, Alephium provides the robust security, flexibility and performance needed to push boundaries.
It’s not just about building - it’s about building smarter. Alephium eliminates common smart contract vulnerabilities, reduces energy consumption by 87% compared to traditional PoW, and ensures long-term scalability without compromising security.
Create a wallet
To interact with the Alephium ecosystem you’ll need a wallet, which acts as your gateway to the network. With an Alephium wallet, you can store, send, and receive ALPH, manage digital assets (stablecoins, NFTs) and seamlessly connect to dApps.
Desktop wallet
Alephium’s flagship wallet. Ready for everything, from daily management tasks to smart contracts deployment, privacy & DeFi.Extension wallet
The wallet in your browser. Get access to the latest features with a focus on DeFi.Get ALPH
You can get ALPH by buying it with traditional fiat currency, exchanging it with another cryptocurrency, or bridging from another ecosystem.
Alephium Bridge
A native bridge on Alephium that enhances interoperability with other blockchains.
AYIN
Decentralized exchange built on Alephium.
Onramper
A leading fiat-to-crypto on-ramp aggregator.
MEXC
Digital assets exchange.
Gate.io
Digital assets exchange.
Uniswap
Leading decentralized exchange.
Elexium Finance
Decentralized exchange & liquidity arena on Alephium.
Pancake Swap
Multichain decentralized exchange.
Explore Alephium ecosystem
Discover innovative dApps and tokenized assets - trade, borrow, lend or earn ALPH, by engaging with DeFi protocols or contributing to the ecosystem.
See all appsBuild on Alephium
With robust smart contract security, high-performance sharding, and a resilient Proof-of-Work foundation, Alephium gives you the tools to build better, safer, and faster.
Mine ALPH. Secure the Network. Earn Rewards
ALPH mining is efficient, accessible, and built for long-term sustainability. Powered by Proof-of-Less-Work, Alephium reduces energy consumption by 87% compared to traditional PoW, making mining more sustainable and rewarding.
- Clear and fair emissions schedule
- Energy efficient
- Easy setup and quick start
Ready to mine?
Get startedNot sure what to do first?
No worries! Join our community and explore, there are many ways you can leave your mark on Alephium.
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