GraphLinq Chain is a Proof-of-Authority (PoA) blockchain built to support the GraphLinq Protocol and other decentralized applications (dApps). It is designed to facilitate the creation and execution of complex automation in a decentralized and trustless manner, without the need for intermediaries. GraphLinq Chain is EVM-compatible, meaning that it is compatible with Ethereum-based smart contracts and dApps.
The GraphLinq Protocol includes the [GraphLinq IDE](https://ide.graphlinq.io/), [Instant Wizard App](https://app.graphlinq.io/), Engine, and [Marketplace](https://marketplace.graphlinq.io/), which are designed to make it easy for users to create and deploy automation. The GraphLinq Chain is supported by the GLQ native cryptocurrency, which is used to pay for gas fees for transactions on the network, as well as on the GraphLinq IDE and Marketplace.
The GraphLinq Chain also features a regional distribution of RPC nodes, providing optimized access for users in different geographic regions, and plans to open up the network to more validators in the future to provide a more decentralized and secure network.