# Mainnet The Real Mainnet, officially named REAL, is the live, decentralized Layer 1 (L1) blockchain powering the Real ecosystem. Designed to streamline the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the REAL Mainnet provides a secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure for developers, businesses, and investors. This page introduces the REAL Mainnet, its key features, and how to interact with it. *** ## What is the REAL Mainnet? The REAL Mainnet is the production environment of the Real blockchain, a fully decentralized L1 network launched to bring RWA tokenization to a global audience. Built using the **Cosmos SDK**, the REAL Mainnet leverages the Tendermint consensus mechanism to ensure fast transaction finality, high throughput, and energy efficiency. It serves as the backbone for all activities in the Real ecosystem, including tokenizing assets, trading, staking, and governance. ### Key Features of the REAL Mainnet * **Layer 1 Blockchain:** As an L1 blockchain, REAL operates independently with its own consensus mechanism, validators, and native token, ensuring sovereignty and scalability without relying on other networks. * **Cosmos SDK Integration:** The REAL Mainnet is built with the Cosmos SDK, a modular framework that provides robust tools for creating secure and interoperable blockchains. This enables features like Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) for future cross-chain functionality. * **Decentralized and Secure:** The REAL Mainnet is maintained by a global network of validators, ensuring decentralization and resilience against attacks. * **Fast and Efficient:** With Tendermint’s instant finality, transactions on the REAL Mainnet are confirmed in seconds, making it ideal for real-time RWA tokenization and trading. ### $ASSET Tokens and Transaction Fees The native token of the Real blockchain is **$ASSET**, which plays a central role in the REAL Mainnet’s operations. #### Role of **$ASSET** Tokens * **Transaction Fees:** **$ASSET** tokens are used to pay for all transaction fees on the REAL Mainnet. This includes fees for: * Executing smart contracts (e.g., tokenizing an RWA). * Transferring tokenized assets. * Interacting with decentralized applications (dApps). * **Staking and Governance:** **$ASSET** tokens are also used for staking to secure the network and voting on governance proposals. Learn more in our [Consensus Guide](https://docs.real.finance/consensus). * **Incentives:** Validators and delegators earn **$ASSET** tokens as rewards for securing the network, funded by transaction fees and inflation. #### Paying Transaction Fees When you interact with the REAL Mainnet, you’ll need **$ASSET** tokens in your wallet to cover fees. For example: * Tokenizing an asset might cost 100 **$ASSET** in fees. * Transferring a tokenized RWA might cost 10 **$ASSET**. Fees are dynamically adjusted based on network demand and can be viewed on the Real Explorer [explorer.real.finance](https://explorer.real.finance). To acquire **$ASSET** tokens: 1. Purchase them on supported exchanges (see our [Exchange Partners page](https://www.real.finance/exchanges)). 2. Stake **$ASSET** to earn rewards (see our [Consensus Guide](https://docs.real.finance/consensus)). ### Built with Cosmos SDK The REAL Mainnet is developed using the **Cosmos SDK**, a powerful framework for building application-specific blockchains. The Cosmos SDK provides Real with several advantages: * **Modularity:** The SDK’s modular design allows Real to customize its blockchain with specific features, such as RWA tokenization standards and governance mechanisms. * **Tendermint Consensus:** The Cosmos SDK integrates Tendermint Core, providing fast finality, high throughput, and Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) for secure consensus. * **Interoperability:** Through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, the REAL Mainnet can connect with other Cosmos-based chains, enabling cross-chain asset transfers and collaboration in the future. * **Developer-Friendly:** The Cosmos SDK supports smart contracts via CosmWasm, allowing developers to write contracts in Rust. Learn more in our [Tutorials](https://docs.realfin.io/tutorials). ### Real as a Layer 1 Blockchain As a Layer 1 blockchain, the REAL Mainnet operates as an independent network with its own consensus mechanism and validator set. This L1 architecture offers several benefits: * **Sovereignty:** Real controls its own protocol rules, upgrades, and tokenomics, ensuring full autonomy without dependency on other blockchains. * **Scalability:** The REAL Mainnet is designed to handle high transaction volumes, making it suitable for the growing demand of RWA tokenization and trading. * **Security:** A decentralized validator network secures the REAL Mainnet, with **$ASSET** staking ensuring alignment of incentives. Learn more about validators in our [Consensus Guide](https://docs.real.finance/consensus). * **Customizability:** As an L1, Real can implement custom features tailored to RWA tokenization, such as compliance checks and fractional ownership standards. ### Interacting with the REAL Mainnet #### Connect to the REAL Mainnet To interact with the REAL Mainnet, you’ll need to connect your wallet to the network. Here’s how: 1. **Set Up a Wallet:** Use a compatible wallet like MetaMask or Real’s native wallet. Follow our [Getting Started Guide](https://docs.real.finance/getting-started) for setup instructions. 2. **Add the REAL Mainnet:** * Network Name: REAL Mainnet * RPC URL: * Chain ID: real-mainnet-1 * Symbol: **$ASSET** * Block Explorer URL: 3. **Fund Your Wallet:** Ensure you have **$ASSET** tokens to cover transaction fees. #### Explore the Network * **Real Explorer:** Track transactions, blocks, and staking activity at [explorer.real.finance](https://explorer.real.finance). * **Tokenize Assets:** Use the Real platform to tokenize RWAs at [app.real.finance](https://app.real.finance/). * **Build dApps:** Developers can write smart contracts and build dApps on the REAL Mainnet. See our [Tutorials](https://docs.real.finance/tutorials) for guides. *** ### Need Help? If you have questions about the REAL Mainnet, **$ASSET** tokens, or building on Real, reach out to our team: * Email: * X:@[RealFinOfficial](https://x.com/RealFinOfficial) * Telegram: [t.me/RealFinanceRWA](https://t.me/RealFinanceRWA) The REAL Mainnet is your gateway to the future of RWA tokenization. Join us in revolutionizing finance for SMEs and investors worldwide! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://realfinance.gitbook.io/docs/networks/mainnet.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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