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.
28k+
Full nodes
120+
Countries
44m+
Smart Transactions Processed
Trusted in production by enterprises, banks, and governments
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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XCH.today · Steve Stepp · May 6, 2026
The Plot Reset of 2026
Why Chia 3.0's PoS2 is Secretly a Rebellion Against Compression Greed The post The Plot Reset of 2026 first appeared on XCH.today.
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Chia Network · Chia Team · Apr 30, 2026
Proof of Space 2.0: Community Q&A Summary
Chia Network · Community Call · April 16, 2026 Featuring: Bram Cohen and Dr. Nicholas Halper (Dr. Nick) Chia’s Proof ... Read more The post Proof of Space 2.0: Community Q&A Summary appeared first on Chia Network.
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Chia Network · Justin England · Mar 26, 2026
Chia 2.7.0: Combatting the AI Siege
I’ve often referenced the notion of the “threat landscape” – the physical and digital threats facing asset holders. Most commonly, ... Read more The post Chia 2.7.0: Combatting the AI Siege appeared first on Chia Network.
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Chia Network · Gene Hoffman · Mar 23, 2026
Trusting the Curve
Building financial infrastructure for the real world means making explicit what most people leave implicit. So let me talk about ... Read more The post Trusting the Curve appeared first on Chia Network.
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XCH.today · Slowest Timelord · Mar 16, 2026
This Week in Chia #115 – 2026 Week 11
What's happening in Chia, week of 2026/03/08 – 2026/03/14 The post This Week in Chia #115 – 2026 Week 11 first appeared on XCH.today.
