Market cap
$567.44K
0.7 %
Volume (24h)
$293.93
0.7 %
Circulating supply
828,938,980 DFI
Total supply
1,149,750,004 DFI
Max. supply
1,200,000,000 DFI
DeFiChain (DFI)
$ 0.00
0.7 %
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updated $0Market cap$567.44K
Volume 24h$293.93
Circulating supply828.94M69% of max 1.2B
All-time high$5.61-100% from peak · 2021-12-05
DeFiChain (ticker DFI) is a blockchain built specifically for decentralized finance applications — think lending, tokenized assets, and trading, but without traditional intermediaries like banks or brokers. It's a fork of Bitcoin's codebase, modified to run DeFi services natively rather than through add-on layers. In simple terms, it's a platform where financial products live directly on the blockchain, and DFI is the coin that powers the whole system.
Frequently asked questions
What is DeFiChain and how is it different from Ethereum?
DeFiChain is a blockchain dedicated entirely to DeFi services, whereas Ethereum is a general-purpose smart contract platform. It's built as a fork of Bitcoin, so it inherits Bitcoin's UTXO architecture but adds native support for things like decentralized exchanges, liquidity mining, and tokenized assets. The trade-off is flexibility: it's less of a 'build anything' platform and more of a purpose-built financial toolkit.
How does DeFiChain's consensus work?
DeFiChain uses a proof-of-stake system where masternodes validate transactions and secure the network. To run a masternode, you need to lock up a fixed amount of DFI as collateral, which aligns operators' incentives with the network's health. This makes transactions fast and cheap compared to proof-of-work chains like Bitcoin.
How is DFI issued and distributed?
DFI has a fixed maximum supply, with new coins entering circulation as block rewards for masternodes and liquidity providers. A large portion of rewards is deliberately directed toward liquidity mining to bootstrap activity on the platform. This means supply grows over time but is capped, unlike inflationary fiat currencies.
How can you store and use DFI?
DFI is stored in the official DeFiChain wallet, available as a desktop app or a light mobile version, which also lets you interact with the ecosystem's DeFi features. Beyond holding, you can stake DFI, provide liquidity on the native DEX, or use it to trade tokenized assets. Hardware wallet support is also available for those who want stronger security.