Ignite Blockchain is a public, permissionless, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain, operating on the worlds leading Proof of Stake consensus mechanism. The Ignite blockchain is open to the public, allowing participants from around the globe to join in protecting and validating records that reflect accurate states of affairs. The Ignite Blockchain is more than just a platform for recording transactions. It can execute "smart contracts" – computer programs that control the transfer of assets between parties with objective and fair logic. The Ignite Blockchain is designed to be compatible with Ethereum, the most popular smart contract platform. Any contract or application deployed on Ethereum can be redeployed on Ignite within minutes.