Frequently Asked Questions
Tezos smart contracts are built for secure, scalable, and verifiable automation of business logic on the blockchain. They use languages like Michelson and SmartPy, which allow developers to create high-assurance applications in finance, identity, gaming, and more.
Building a dApp on Tezos involves writing smart contracts using Tezos-compatible languages, deploying them on the Tezos mainnet, and creating a user interface that interacts with the blockchain. Tools like Taquito, SmartPy, and Temple Wallet help streamline the process.
FA1.2 is a simple standard for fungible tokens, while FA2 is a more advanced standard supporting multiple token types — including NFTs. These frameworks are essential for building DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and asset tokenization systems on Tezos.
Liquid Proof-of-Stake (LPoS) allows XTZ holders to delegate their tokens to bakers who validate transactions. This model is energy-efficient and supports active governance participation without requiring users to run a full node.
Tezos supports multiple smart contract languages, including Michelson, SmartPy, and Ligo. Michelson is a low-level language that allows formal verification, while SmartPy and Ligo offer more developer-friendly syntax for faster development.
