# Wanchain L1 blockchain

The Wanchain L1 Blockchain is a sustainable Layer 1 PoS blockchain. It is a full Ethereum-like environment that works with industry standard Ethereum tools, DAPPs and protocols. The Wanchain L1 Blockchain uses a Proof of Stake consensus algorithm called Galaxy Consensus that leverages a variety of cryptographic schemes including distributed secret sharing and threshold signatures to improve random number generation and block production mechanisms. Galaxy Consensus, developed by world-class researchers and academics, is a continuation of Cardano’s Ouroboros.

As a permissionless system, anyone can deploy a Wanchain PoS Node. Click [here](/pos-validator-nodes/mainnet-node-setup-quick-start.md) to learn more.

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