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title: Intro to Hive
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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.

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)
