THORChain is a highly optimized multi-chain that uses pBFT consensus to achieve sub-second block finality. Tokens are traded on a single chain, known as tokenChains with discrete address spaces. Multi-group sharding is proposed to allow Byzantine-resistant scaling. The native protocol facilitates on-chain trading and order matching at the protocol level, supporting limit and market orders.
RUNE is the token of the THORChain ecosystem, which can be used to pay transaction fees, maintain liquidity, and use as block rewards. Token holders can receive dividends.
