Market cap
$1.76M
Volume (24h)
$968.37K
Circulating supply
205,166,357 CHESS
Total supply
300,000,000 CHESS
Max. supply
300,000,000 CHESS
ChessCoin (CHESS)
$ 0.01
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updated $0Market cap$1.76M
Volume 24h$968.37K
Circulating supply205.17M68% of max 300M
ChessCoin (ticker CHESS) is a cryptocurrency that combines two consensus mechanisms — Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake — within a single network. The project draws inspiration from the game of chess and aims to serve as a digital currency for a community built around that theme. Its official website is chesscoinpro.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is ChessCoin and how is it different from Bitcoin?
ChessCoin (CHESS) is a community-driven cryptocurrency themed around chess. Unlike Bitcoin, which relies solely on Proof-of-Work mining, CHESS uses a hybrid PoW/PoS model, meaning blocks can be created both by miners and by coin holders who stake their balance.
How does the hybrid PoW/PoS consensus work?
In a hybrid system, miners solve cryptographic puzzles (PoW) while stakers secure the network by locking coins and signing blocks (PoS). This split reduces energy dependence on mining alone and gives regular holders a way to participate in network security without specialized hardware.
How is the supply of CHESS issued?
New CHESS coins enter circulation through block rewards paid to both miners and stakers, following the project's emission schedule. For exact current figures on circulating and total supply, check the live data on this page, as those numbers change constantly.
How can I store and use ChessCoin?
Since CHESS is a standalone Proof-of-Work/Proof-of-Stake coin, it is typically stored in the official desktop wallet available through the project's website, chesscoinpro.com. Holders can also stake their coins directly in the wallet to earn rewards and help secure the network.