Aventus is building a business-focused blockchain ecosystem that allows enterprises to deploy secure and scalable applications without the usual complexity.
Now operating as a parachain on Polkadot, the network combines the performance of private infrastructure with the interoperability of public networks.
With its enterprise-grade tools and growing list of real-world deployments, Aventus is shaping up to be a key player for blockchain adoption in sectors like logistics, rewards, and digital engagement.
What is Aventus Network?
Aventus Network is a blockchain platform designed specifically for enterprise use. Unlike many public blockchains that prioritise openness and decentralisation at the cost of speed and predictability, Aventus aims to offer a reliable middle ground.
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It combines fast and low-cost transactions with modular design and governance features that suit business requirements.
Launched initially on Ethereum in 2017, Aventus has since migrated to Polkadot to benefit from enhanced security and interoperability.
It secured a parachain slot on Polkadot in September 2022 through Crowdloan Auction #26, with more than 2 million DOT contributed by supporters.
The network can process over 2,000 transactions per second at a cost of just $0.01 each. Finality is achieved in less than 0.13 seconds. These characteristics enable businesses to deploy blockchain applications without worrying about congestion or unpredictable costs.
Aventus’s architecture supports both permissioned and public-facing use cases, allowing enterprises to tailor their applications to their operational needs while maintaining compatibility with the wider blockchain ecosystem.
How the Network Functions Behind the Scenes
Aventus is built using Substrate, the modular framework for creating custom blockchains within the Polkadot ecosystem. This allows Aventus to integrate features from both the Ethereum Virtual Machine and the Polkadot relay chain.
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It supports Layer 3 appchains, which are independent blockchain environments built on top of Aventus. These appchains benefit from Aventus’s infrastructure and security while retaining the freedom to define their own rules and use cases.
Appchains using Aventus are required to contribute either a portion of their token supply or revenue to the Aventus Treasury. In return, they receive support in areas such as liquidity provision, technical integration, and marketing.
This structure creates a mutual incentive for both Aventus and the appchains to succeed, forming an expanding ecosystem of interconnected businesses.
Aventus also includes a tiered fee model. Transaction fees range between $0.007 and $0.01 depending on volume and service level. This offers businesses the ability to predict and manage costs more effectively compared to public chains with fluctuating fees.
Network operations are maintained by collators, similar to validators, who collect transactions and produce new blocks. Collators are incentivised through staking rewards and transaction fees, but they can also be penalised for poor behaviour or inactivity.
Aventus combines this technical design with OpenGov, a governance system where AVT token holders can vote on proposals and influence network developments.
Where Aventus Technology is Being Used Today
Aventus is already in production with several high-profile use cases. In the logistics sector, a pilot programme with Heathrow Airport in 2024 helped optimise cargo handling by improving the tracking of unit load devices.
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The results were significant, including an 83% reduction in documentation time and a 90% reduction in communication errors, thanks to real-time data capture.
In the area of customer loyalty, Aventus supports companies such as Vodafone and Enigmatic Smile. These partnerships focus on creating token-based reward systems that are flexible, platform-agnostic, and capable of generating deeper customer engagement.
For example, users in these systems can redeem rewards across multiple platforms, improving retention and satisfaction.
Aventus has also been adopted in the music and entertainment sectors. Beatport has explored the network for managing music rights and issuing tokenised incentives.
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Meanwhile, a major gaming platform that implemented Aventus’s technology saw a 25% increase in user growth within one quarter.
Beyond individual use cases, Aventus supports a suite of tools for designing, developing, and launching blockchain solutions.
Its blockchain-as-a-service model allows companies with minimal Web3 experience to deploy and maintain applications using Aventus’s infrastructure and expert guidance.
The Role and Design of the AVT Token
The AVT token is central to the Aventus ecosystem. It is used to pay transaction fees, stake for network security, participate in governance, and provide liquidity through incentive programmes.
The token also plays a role in Layer 3 network funding, where AVT is used to support liquidity mining or serve as a default gas token.
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There is a total supply of 1 billion AVT, with approximately 850 million in circulation as of March 2025. The current market capitalisation is around $170 million, down from a peak of $5.50 per token in 2022.
This drop reflects wider market conditions but also highlights the importance of ongoing development and adoption to support token value.
AVT is allocated across several categories: 30% to crowdloan participants (vesting over 96 weeks), 20% to the core team, 20% to ecosystem development, and 30% held in the community treasury.
The treasury is managed via OpenGov and funds network growth, including grants for Layer 3 chains and buyback programs.
Staking AVT earns token holders between 8% and 12% annual returns. However, to improve long-term value, Aventus has introduced several deflationary mechanisms.
These include transaction fee burns and treasury burns, where excess tokens are permanently removed from circulation.
The Treasury also features a buyback threshold. If the share of AVT held by the treasury falls below 50%, it triggers buybacks using other assets to replenish its position.
Layer 3 networks that join Aventus contribute a portion of their token supply or revenue to the treasury. These contributions support liquidity mining, further use case expansion, and AVT demand.
If no token exists for the Layer 3 chain, AVT can be used directly, maintaining its utility across the ecosystem.
Conclusion
Aventus offers a well-structured blockchain solution that meets business needs without unnecessary complexity. Its performance, modular design, and governance system provide the foundation for long-term utility.
With real-world partnerships already in place and a growing Layer 3 model, Aventus is positioning itself as a reliable infrastructure layer for enterprise blockchain adoption.