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**[Hive](https://hive.io){:target="_blank"}** is a decentralized blockchain with fast transaction speed (3s) without fees, human
readable account names, decentralized community fund and algorithmic stablecoin (HBD) backed by HIVE.


<a href="https://hive.io/eco" target="_blank"><img src="{{ '/images/hive-eco.png' | relative_url }}" width="80%" alt="Hive ecosystem" /></a>

This site is designed to aid those interested in developing applications on the  **[Hive](https://hive.io){:target="_blank"}** blockchain.

The code for this site is on [gitlab](https://gitlab.syncad.com/hive/devportal). If you'd like to see a specific improvement
you can either submit a pull request or file an issue. Please follow our
[contribution guidelines](https://gitlab.syncad.com/hive/devportal/-/blob/develop/CONTRIBUTING.md)
