Vara Network is a Substrate-based, Proof-of-Stake, Layer-1 decentralized network powered by the Gear Protocol. The first to demonstrate Gearâs innovative technologies, Vara offers the speed and scalability to handle any challenge modern Web3 development presents. Featuring advanced sharding, built-in security, and unmatched transaction efficiency; Vara ignores previous limits set by legacy smart contract platforms, and provides the ideal environment for the next generation of Web3 applications.