Skill: ivangdavila/avalanche (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Avalanche description: Assist with Avalanche C-Chain transactions, AVAX transfers, subnets, and cross-chain bridges. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🔺","os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## Network Architecture (Critical) - Avalanche has three chains: X-Chain, P-Chain, C-Chain — each serves different purpose - C-Chain is EVM compatible — where most DeFi and tokens live, uses AVAX for gas - X-Chain for fast transfers — native AVAX transfers, not EVM compatible - P-Chain for staking — validators and subnet management - Same AVAX token across all chains — but must transfer between chains to use ## C-Chain (Most Common) - EVM compatible — MetaMask, same tools as Ethereum - Uses AVAX for gas — need AVAX to transact - Chain ID: 43114 — RPC: https://api.avax.network/ext/bc/C/rpc - Block explorer: snowtrace.io — transaction verification - Most tokens and DeFi here — Trader Joe, Aave, GMX ## Cross-Chain Transfers - Moving AVAX between chains uses Avalanche Wallet — not regular transfers - C-Chain ↔ X-Chain transfer takes seconds — but requires correct process - Export from one chain, import to another — two-step process - Use official Core wallet or Avalanche Wallet — supports all three chains - MetaMask only sees C-Chain — can't transfer to X or P chains directly ## Bridging from Other Networks - Avalanche Bridge official — bridge.avax.network, from Ethereum - Bridged tokens are wrapped — ETH becomes WETH.e on Avalanche - LayerZero, Stargate for multi-chain — faster alternatives with fees - Bridge fees plus gas on both chains — budget for both - Withdrawal to Ethereum can take time — depends on bridge used ## Gas and Fees - Gas model same as Ethereum post-EIP-1559 — base fee + priority fee - Cheaper than Ethereum, more than some L2s — typically $0.01-0.10 per transaction - Gas paid in AVAX only — no token payments for gas - Fast finality (under 2 seconds) — no waiting for confirmations - Failed transactions cost gas — same as Ethereum ## Tokens and DeFi - AVAX is native gas token — also tradeable like ETH - WAVAX is wrapped AVAX — needed for some DeFi protocols - Major DEXs: Trader Joe, Pangolin — similar to Uniswap - Lending: Aave, Benqi — borrow and lend - Verify token addresses — scam tokens exist, check snowtrace.io ## Subnets - Subnets are custom blockchains on Avalanche — like app-specific chains - DFK Chain (DeFi Kingdoms), Dexalot — examples of subnets - Each subnet can have own token for gas — not always AVAX - Bridging to subnets through official bridges — subnet-specific - Subnets have independent validators — different security assumptions ## Staking - Minimum 25 AVAX to delegate — stake with validators - Minimum 2 weeks lock — staking period required - Rewards vary by validator — check uptime and commission - No slashing — underperforming validators just earn less - Liquid staking: sAVAX, ggAVAX — maintain liquidity while staking ## Wallet Options - Core Wallet (official) — supports all three chains, subnets - MetaMask for C-Chain only — familiar interface, limited to C-Chain - Ledger supported — via Core or MetaMask - Mobile wallets available — Core has mobile app ## Common Issues - "Insufficient funds" — need AVAX for gas on C-Chain - Tokens on wrong chain — bridged to X-Chain instead of C-Chain - Can't find tokens — wrong chain or need to add custom token - Slow bridge — some bridges take 10-30 minutes, be patient - Subnet tokens not showing — need to add subnet network to wallet ## Security - Standard EVM security on C-Chain — same best practices as Ethereum - Private key controls all three chains — one seed, all chains - Verify addresses on all chains — X-Chain addresses start with "X-" - Revoke unused approvals — snowtrace.io token approval checker - Official bridges safest — third-party bridges add risk


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: clean (LOW)