We are excited to announce that the Band v3 testnet is currently under development!
During this period, you may encounter intermittent updates, changes, and limited availability as we work to enhance its features and performance.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we aim to deliver a robust and improved testing experience. Stay tuned for more updates and release information!
Introduction
Band Protocol is a cross-chain data oracle platform with the aspiration to build high-quality suites of web3 development products. We provides reliable, secure, and real-time data to smart contracts on various blockchain networks. It was designed to address the growing demand for accurate and timely data for blockchain-based applications.
This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to the BandChain protocol, including its architecture, functionalities, client libraries, and tools. It also covers the best practices and use cases for integrating BandChain into your blockchain applications.
Getting Started
Get familiar with BandChain and explore its main concepts.

Introduction to BandChain
High-level overview of the BandChain

Core Concepts
Learn about the core concepts of BandChain, including tokenomics, gas and fees, and more.

Products
Learn about the products that BandChain offers, including the Standard Dataset and ,VRF, and more.

Developer Guides
Learn how to use Band's integration tools to integrate Band's oracle data into your applications.

Node & Validators
Learn how to run a BandChain node and become a validator to earn rewards.
Development Stack
Check out the docs for the various parts of BandChain's core technical stack.
Help & Support
Get in touch with Band Protocol devs and our community.