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Created: 2025-07-20 13:26:12 UTC

What is the Relay Chain?

Imagine the Relay Chain as Polkadot’s main chain. But here’s the twist, it’s not built to host dApps or smart contracts directly.
Instead, it’s like the backbone or central nervous system that connects all other blockchains (parachains) in the ecosystem.

![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GwTdmMzW0AE4HGd.jpg)

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