Telos is a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) Layer-1 blockchain designed for high performance and scalability. It supports smart contracts and has fast transaction times, finalizing transactions in about two minutes. Telos features no front-running, fixed low gas fees, and a low carbon footprint. It includes both Telos Zero for C++ applications and Telos EVM for Ethereum-compatible smart contracts, allowing developers to build in multiple languages like Solidity, C++, Go, and Rust. Launched in 2018, it operates without forks or outages and maintains strong security through its consensus mechanism.