The current price of Tezos is $0.57400. Over the last 24 hours, Tezos has decreased by -9.32%. It currently has a circulating supply of 1,038,096,668 XTZ and a maximum supply of 1,058,342,137 XTZ, giving it a fully diluted market cap of $592.23M. At present, the Tezos coin holds the 62 position in market cap rankings. The Tezos/USD price is updated in real-time.
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Tezos is an open-source Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain network that supports peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions between network participants and smart contracts. It was a pioneer of the decentralized governance model, which is now the preferred governance model in the blockchain industry. Tezos' mainnet launched in September 2018 following a record-breaking $228 million initial coin offering (ICO).
Tezos, also known as the "self-amending" blockchain, allows users to take on prominent roles in its governance system. At the same time, the network has established a more eco-friendly method of achieving network-wide consensus when validating transactions and implementing governance-related activities.
Change proposals can be made by any network participant who stakes (also known as "bake" in the Tezos ecosystem) a minimum of 6,000 XTZ tokens in a smart contract, which is then voted on by the community's "bakers." Each proposal is subjected to three rounds of voting before being tested for safety on a test network. If the proposal passes the test and still has a majority vote at the end of the voting period, it is added to the main network.
The idea behind this governance system was that it would allow the network to operate in a more decentralized manner than typical blockchain networks by requiring important change decisions to be voted on by network participants before being implemented. Furthermore, such a governance system may reduce the likelihood of a blockchain being forked.
XTZ price and tokenomics
XTZ is an inflationary currency without a supply cap. Approximately 80 new XTZ tokens are issued every minute, giving it an annual inflation rate of around 5.4 percent. Given that more tokens are constantly being added to the supply, the XTZ price may fall over time. To avoid this, the team has devised methods for permanently removing XTZ from the circulating supply.
Notably, the protocol slashes and burns a portion or all of the staking capital of bakers found to be acting maliciously. Furthermore, XTZ is burned whenever a KT1 account or a smart contract for holding delegated XTZ is created.
Despite the large number of XTZ tokens in circulation, only a small number of XTZ tokens are available to the public because nearly 80 percent of XTZ tokens in circulation had been locked up to earn staking rewards as of April 2021.
XTZ distribution
Following the launch of the Tezos mainnet, a total of 763,306,929.68 XTZ tokens were issued and distributed as follows:
79.59 percent of the supply was shared among ICO participants
0.41 percent went to early supporters, advisors, contractors, and backers
Dynamic Ledger Solution claimed 10 percent of the supply
10 percent went to the Tezos Foundation
About the founders
Tezos was founded by Arthur and Kathleen Breitman, a husband and wife team who both worked in finance. Arthur, who had a background in math and computer science, worked in quantitative finance at Morgan Stanley, while Kathleen was a hedge fund consultant. Tezos was proposed by the duo in 2014, and development began through Dynamic Ledged Solutions Inc, a startup founded in 2015 to develop the Tezos platform.
The Tezos Foundation was founded in 2016 with the help of Johann Gevers to support the promotion and development of the Tezos blockchain. In June 2017, in collaboration with the Tezos Foundation, the Brietmans conducted one of the most successful ICOs ever. By the end of the ICO, the project had raised approximately $232 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, the distribution of tokens to investors took longer than expected due to a series of internal disputes between the Breitmans and Johann Gevers, the then-president of Tezos Foundation.
In September 2018, following the resignation of Gevers and another board member of the Tezos Foundation, the mainnet version of the Tezos blockchain was launched.
Ever since it officially went live in 2018, Tezos has looked to partner with crypto firms and brands well known to the average internet user. One of Tezos's most prominent partnerships is its deal with McLaren Racing. In June 2021, McLaren Racing announced that Tezos has emerged as its official blockchain partner. The British motor racing team revealed plans to create an exciting fan experience via NFT technology provided by Tezos.
In addition to the McLaren Racing partnerships, Tezos has secured deals with other high-profile brands, including Red Bull, Manchester United, Ubisoft, and Team Vitality.
Tezos highlights
Tenderbake upgrade
The Tezos blockchain received a significant upgrade in April 2022. The Ithaca 2 upgrade changed the blockchain protocol's mining algorithm from the previous "Emmy" to the new Tendermint-inspired "Tenderbake," with the goal of shortening block times, speeding up transactions, and making applications run more smoothly on the platform. Ithaca 2 also included new network-scalability features such as rollups for Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WebAssembly compatibility. The upgrade also reduced the amount of XTZ tokens required to become a baker from 8,000 to 6,000.
Rarible integration
Rarible, one of the world's largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, integrated its platform with the Tezos blockchain in December 2021, making Tezos the third blockchain it integrated with. Tezos-native NFTs can now be traded on Rarible thanks to the integration. To commemorate the occasion, Rarible and Tezos launched an inaugural NFT collection called Blazing Futures.
Manchester United sponsorship
On February 10, 2022, European soccer club Manchester United, one of the world's largest soccer clubs, announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Tezos that will see the Tezos brand name featured on their range of training kits. The contract is said to be worth $27 million per year. Tezos had previously signed similar deals with Formula One's McLaren Racing and Major League Baseball's New York Mets.
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In the last 24 hours, there have been 2.2K new posts about Tezos, driven by 1K contributors, and total online engagement reached 151K social interactions. The sentiment score for Tezos currently stands at 78%. Compared to all cryptocurrencies, post volume for Tezos currently ranks at 2421. Keep an eye on changes to social metrics as they can be key indicators of the influence and reach of Tezos.
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Tezos FAQ
What is Tezos?
Tezos is an energy-efficient, PoS blockchain known for being a pioneer of the decentralized governance model that is now prevalent in the world of decentralized blockchain-supported apps and networks. Arthur and Kathleen Breitman, a married couple, founded it in 2018.
Is there a lock-up requirement for XTZ baking?
Tezos operates a flexible baking system that allows users to take out their XTZ tokens without waiting for a lock-up period to elapse.
How does voting work on Tezos?
Tezos' consensus protocol also serves as a governance component. When you "bake," you are eligible to vote on proposals. Furthermore, for those who have delegated their tokens, the delegates get to vote on their behalf. As such, it is best to choose a delegate who shares your principles.
Where can I buy XTZ?
Easily buy XTZ tokens on the OKX cryptocurrency platform. Available trading pairs in the OKX spot trading terminal include XTZ/USDT.
To view the estimated real-time conversion prices between fiat currencies, such as the USD, EUR, GBP, and others, into XTZ, visit the OKX Crypto Converter Calculator. OKX's high-liquidity crypto exchange ensures the best prices for your crypto purchases.
How much is 1 Tezos worth today?
Currently, one Tezos is worth $0.57400. For answers and insight into Tezos's price action, you're in the right place. Explore the latest Tezos charts and trade responsibly with OKX.
What is cryptocurrency?
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When was cryptocurrency invented?
Thanks to the 2008 financial crisis, interest in decentralized finance boomed. Bitcoin offered a novel solution by being a secure digital asset on a decentralized network. Since then, many other tokens such as Tezos have been created as well.
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations for crypto assets aim to address their environmental impact (e.g., energy-intensive mining), promote transparency, and ensure ethical governance practices to align the crypto industry with broader sustainability and societal goals. These regulations encourage compliance with standards that mitigate risks and foster trust in digital assets.
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OKcoin Europe LTD
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Name of the crypto-asset
Tezos
Consensus Mechanism
Tezos is present on the following networks: binance_smart_chain, tezos.
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) uses a hybrid consensus mechanism called Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA), which combines elements of Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) and Proof of Authority (PoA). This method ensures fast block times and low fees while maintaining a level of decentralization and security. Core Components 1. Validators (so-called “Cabinet Members”): Validators on BSC are responsible for producing new blocks, validating transactions, and maintaining the network’s security. To become a validator, an entity must stake a significant amount of BNB (Binance Coin). Validators are selected through staking and voting by token holders. There are 21 active validators at any given time, rotating to ensure decentralization and security. 2. Delegators: Token holders who do not wish to run validator nodes can delegate their BNB tokens to validators. This delegation helps validators increase their stake and improves their chances of being selected to produce blocks. Delegators earn a share of the rewards that validators receive, incentivizing broad participation in network security. 3. Candidates: Candidates are nodes that have staked the required amount of BNB and are in the pool waiting to become validators. They are essentially potential validators who are not currently active but can be elected to the validator set through community voting. Candidates play a crucial role in ensuring there is always a sufficient pool of nodes ready to take on validation tasks, thus maintaining network resilience and decentralization. Consensus Process 4. Validator Selection: Validators are chosen based on the amount of BNB staked and votes received from delegators. The more BNB staked and votes received, the higher the chance of being selected to validate transactions and produce new blocks. The selection process involves both the current validators and the pool of candidates, ensuring a dynamic and secure rotation of nodes. 5. Block Production: The selected validators take turns producing blocks in a PoA-like manner, ensuring that blocks are generated quickly and efficiently. Validators validate transactions, add them to new blocks, and broadcast these blocks to the network. 6. Transaction Finality: BSC achieves fast block times of around 3 seconds and quick transaction finality. This is achieved through the efficient PoSA mechanism that allows validators to rapidly reach consensus. Security and Economic Incentives 7. Staking: Validators are required to stake a substantial amount of BNB, which acts as collateral to ensure their honest behavior. This staked amount can be slashed if validators act maliciously. Staking incentivizes validators to act in the network's best interest to avoid losing their staked BNB. 8. Delegation and Rewards: Delegators earn rewards proportional to their stake in validators. This incentivizes them to choose reliable validators and participate in the network’s security. Validators and delegators share transaction fees as rewards, which provides continuous economic incentives to maintain network security and performance. 9. Transaction Fees: BSC employs low transaction fees, paid in BNB, making it cost-effective for users. These fees are collected by validators as part of their rewards, further incentivizing them to validate transactions accurately and efficiently.
Tezos operates on a Liquid Proof of Stake (LPoS) consensus mechanism, which combines flexibility in staking participation with an on-chain governance model. Core Components: Liquid Proof of Stake (LPoS) Tezos allows token holders to participate in staking by either directly staking their tokens or delegating them to a validator (known as a baker) without transferring ownership. Validators (bakers) are responsible for creating new blocks (baking) and endorsing other blocks for validation. Bakers and Endorsers Bakers are selected based on the amount of XTZ (Tezos tokens) staked or delegated to them. The more XTZ staked, the higher the probability of being chosen to bake or endorse blocks. Endorsers are randomly selected from a pool of bakers to validate and approve blocks baked by other bakers. This additional validation enhances network security. Self-Amendment and Governance Tezos’s unique governance model allows token holders to propose, vote on, and implement network upgrades without requiring hard forks. This self-amendment protocol enables Tezos to evolve based on community and developer input, making it highly adaptable and flexible.
Incentive Mechanisms and Applicable Fees
Tezos is present on the following networks: binance_smart_chain, tezos.
Binance Smart Chain (BSC) uses the Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA) consensus mechanism to ensure network security and incentivize participation from validators and delegators. Incentive Mechanisms 1. Validators: Staking Rewards: Validators must stake a significant amount of BNB to participate in the consensus process. They earn rewards in the form of transaction fees and block rewards. Selection Process: Validators are selected based on the amount of BNB staked and the votes received from delegators. The more BNB staked and votes received, the higher the chances of being selected to validate transactions and produce new blocks. 2. Delegators: Delegated Staking: Token holders can delegate their BNB to validators. This delegation increases the validator's total stake and improves their chances of being selected to produce blocks. Shared Rewards: Delegators earn a portion of the rewards that validators receive. This incentivizes token holders to participate in the network’s security and decentralization by choosing reliable validators. 3. Candidates: Pool of Potential Validators: Candidates are nodes that have staked the required amount of BNB and are waiting to become active validators. They ensure that there is always a sufficient pool of nodes ready to take on validation tasks, maintaining network resilience. 4. Economic Security: Slashing: Validators can be penalized for malicious behavior or failure to perform their duties. Penalties include slashing a portion of their staked tokens, ensuring that validators act in the best interest of the network. Opportunity Cost: Staking requires validators and delegators to lock up their BNB tokens, providing an economic incentive to act honestly to avoid losing their staked assets. Fees on the Binance Smart Chain 5. Transaction Fees: Low Fees: BSC is known for its low transaction fees compared to other blockchain networks. These fees are paid in BNB and are essential for maintaining network operations and compensating validators. Dynamic Fee Structure: Transaction fees can vary based on network congestion and the complexity of the transactions. However, BSC ensures that fees remain significantly lower than those on the Ethereum mainnet. 6. Block Rewards: Incentivizing Validators: Validators earn block rewards in addition to transaction fees. These rewards are distributed to validators for their role in maintaining the network and processing transactions. 7. Cross-Chain Fees: Interoperability Costs: BSC supports cross-chain compatibility, allowing assets to be transferred between Binance Chain and Binance Smart Chain. These cross-chain operations incur minimal fees, facilitating seamless asset transfers and improving user experience. 8. Smart Contract Fees: Deployment and Execution Costs: Deploying and interacting with smart contracts on BSC involves paying fees based on the computational resources required. These fees are also paid in BNB and are designed to be cost-effective, encouraging developers to build on the BSC platform.
Tezos incentivizes network participation and security through baking rewards, transaction fees, and an inflationary reward model. Incentive Mechanisms: Rewards for Baking and Endorsing Bakers receive XTZ rewards for baking new blocks. Endorsers, who validate and approve blocks baked by others, are also rewarded in XTZ. These rewards encourage active participation and help secure the network. Delegation Incentives XTZ holders who do not wish to bake can delegate their tokens to a baker, earning a share of the baker’s rewards without directly participating. This delegation option broadens participation, making it accessible to more users, thereby enhancing overall network security. Security Deposit Requirement Bakers are required to post a bond (security deposit) in XTZ to bake blocks, which is held as collateral to prevent dishonest actions. If a baker acts maliciously, they risk forfeiting this bond, creating a disincentive for bad behavior and aligning bakers’ interests with network integrity. Applicable Fees: Transaction Fees Users pay transaction fees in XTZ for activities such as transferring funds and interacting with smart contracts. These fees are awarded to bakers and endorsers, providing them with an additional incentive to validate and secure the network. Inflationary Reward Model Tezos has an inflationary reward system, where new XTZ tokens are periodically created and distributed as rewards to bakers and endorsers. This model encourages continuous participation but gradually increases the XTZ supply, balancing network security and token availability over time.
Beginning of the period to which the disclosure relates
2024-04-05
End of the period to which the disclosure relates
2025-04-05
Energy report
Energy consumption
282248.44846 (kWh/a)
Energy consumption sources and methodologies
The energy consumption of this asset is aggregated across multiple components:
For the calculation of energy consumptions, the so called “bottom-up” approach is being used. The nodes are considered to be the central factor for the energy consumption of the network. These assumptions are made on the basis of empirical findings through the use of public information sites, open-source crawlers and crawlers developed in-house. The main determinants for estimating the hardware used within the network are the requirements for operating the client software. The energy consumption of the hardware devices was measured in certified test laboratories. When calculating the energy consumption, we used - if available - the Functionally Fungible Group Digital Token Identifier (FFG DTI) to determine all implementations of the asset of question in scope and we update the mappings regulary, based on data of the Digital Token Identifier Foundation.
To determine the energy consumption of a token, the energy consumption of the network(s) binance_smart_chain is calculated first. Based on the crypto asset's gas consumption per network, the share of the total consumption of the respective network that is assigned to this asset is defined. When calculating the energy consumption, we used - if available - the Functionally Fungible Group Digital Token Identifier (FFG DTI) to determine all implementations of the asset of question in scope and we update the mappings regulary, based on data of the Digital Token Identifier Foundation.
The following sources where used: tzStats
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