Chia Basics
From a brand new energy efficient consensus algorithm to its cypherpunk founders, learn about the basics of the technology and project that makes Chia decentralized and uniquely powerful.
Discover why Chia is better.
The XCH Network is a collection of resources to learn about and start using the Chia Blockchain.
The most decentralized blockchain in the world
Chia is sustainable, scalable, secure, and globally accessible.
23k+
Full nodes
120+
Countries
47m+
Smart Transactions Processed
Trusted in production by enterprises, banks, and governments
Learn
Learn about Chia
Use Cases
Blockchains are more than just decentralized money. Discover all the ways the Chia blockchain is being used in the real world powered by its token standards and secure programmable layer.
Use
Start using Chia
Ready to jump in? Here are some ways to get started.
Chia for all platforms
You'll need a wallet to securely self-custody your XCH, tokens, and NFTs on the Chia blockchain. Find the right one for your platform and needs.
Get a wallet →
Put your unused storage to work
Help secure the Chia blockchain and get rewarded XCH for allocating your unused storage. Learn how to create plot files, different farming software, and calculate your potential earnings.
Start farming →
Peer-to-peer Decentralized Finance
Discover different tokens on Chia. Real world assets, meme coins, carbon credits, governance tokens. Trade with Offer Files, swap, borrow, loan, and provide liquidity.
Learn about DeFi →
Mint and collect NFTs
Create and explore art NFT collections. Sell your creations with royalties or grow your collection by trading with Offer Files.
Learn about NFTs →Community
Grow with Chia
Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Chia.
Frequently asked questions:
What's the difference between XCH.network and Chia Network Inc?
Chia Network Inc. is the company behind the Chia blockchain and is focused on government and enterprise adoption of the chain. XCH.network is a community run website to help users learn and onboard onto the Chia blockchain.
What can the Chia blockchain be used for?
With a secure and Turing complete on-chain programming language, there are no limits to what it can do. See the use cases and developers pages to learn more.
What is the scalability of Chia?
The base layer of Chia has ~52 second block times and an approximate throughput of 40 TPS (transactions per second). Future scalability is intended to be enabled through Layer 2s (L2) state channels and rollups for higher TPS and faster transaction times.
-
Chia Network · Chia Team · Oct 6, 2026
Community Update: Security Context on Recent Ecosystem Incidents
To the Chia Community, First and foremost, the chia layer-1 blockchain is safe. Your XCH and the underlying network were ... Read more The post Community Update: Security Context on Recent Ecosystem Incidents appeared first on Chia Network.
-
Chia Network · Vishal Kapoor · Oct 6, 2026
ANAAR Is Delivering Impact At Scale for Artisans, Powered by Chia
Overview ANAAR Artisan Network, a UK Community Interest Company, recently announced that they have selected the Chia blockchain to power ... Read more The post ANAAR Is Delivering Impact At Scale for Artisans, Powered by Chia appeared first…
-
XCH.today · Slowest Timelord · Oct 5, 2026
Peer-to-Peer: An Interview with Yakuhito on the TibetSwap Rescue and Future Plans
An Interview with Yakuhito about the TibetSwap rescue and his future plans. The post Peer-to-Peer: An Interview with Yakuhito on the TibetSwap Rescue and Future Plans first appeared on XCH.today.
-
XCH.today · Slowest Timelord · Sep 19, 2026
This Week in Chia #141 – 2026 Week 37
What’s happening in Chia, week of 2026/09/06 – 2026/09/12 The post This Week in Chia #141 – 2026 Week 37 first appeared on XCH.today.
-
XCH.today · Slowest Timelord · Sep 19, 2026
This Week in Chia #140 – 2026 Week 36
What’s happening in Chia, week of 2026/08/30 – 2026/09/05 The post This Week in Chia #140 – 2026 Week 36 first appeared on XCH.today.
