London, United Kingdom, September 16, 2025, Chainwire
XYO, a leading Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) and blockchain venture boasting over 10 million nodes, is proud to announce the arrival of
XYO Layer One. This new blockchain is meticulously engineered to cater to the demanding data requirements of industries like artificial intelligence (AI), logistics management, and cloud computing. This advancement marks a significant leap as XYO introduces the inaugural blockchain framework purposefully designed to efficiently manage substantial data volumes without compromising speed. This positions it as the premier scalable network built for data-intensive applications. Recognized as the industry’s pioneering DePIN project, XYO generated
$8.8 million in revenue in 2024, attracting a user base predominantly (80%) from outside the traditional cryptocurrency domain.
Since its inception in 2018, XYO has diligently focused on the creation of data-driven blockchain solutions, exemplified by its popular mobile app, COIN. This application enables users to convert their everyday data into tangible, real-world benefits. Initially centered on location data, XYO has since broadened its scope to encompass a global ecosystem of over 10 million nodes—representing both data-generating devices and individual participants. XYO’s products are structured to deliver dependable and authenticated data to its partners and third-party clients. This data ranges from fundamental real-world metrics such as location and temperature to intricate digital validation processes, like analyzing survey responses and shopping trends. For instance, XYO partnered with a major supermarket chain to refine product placement strategies using consumer purchase data, enhancing overall shopping experiences.
XYO’s decision to launch its own blockchain arises from over seven years of experience in the blockchain sector, concluding that existing blockchain technologies were inadequate to meet its needs for a high-performance, data-centric network. The growing significance of industries highly dependent on data processing, like AI, Real-World Assets (RWA), and DePIN, requires a blockchain platform specifically built to handle extensive data throughput.
AI models, for example, depend on continuous streams of precise data to mitigate bias and improve training outcomes. Furthermore, real estate and supply chain management applications involving tokenized assets require accurate and verifiable data, which XYO Layer One is perfectly suited to supply. The blockchain’s ability to manage significant volumes of real-time data with minimal latency and its robust data validation capabilities present a unique advantage for both new and established sectors.
XYO will start by migrating its own existing product suite onto the new XYO Layer One blockchain. Following this, strategic partners will begin to utilize the enhanced network.
“After years of developing on blockchain, I’ve personally encountered the constraints of current systems. The community is ready for a system that can simultaneously manage substantial data volumes and maintain true decentralization. XYO overcomes the hurdles that have historically impeded developers and users—such as data bloat, inefficiency, and limited access. XYO provides the tools necessary for developers to innovate and the means for anyone to participate, regardless of financial resources,” says
Arie Trouw, Co-Founder & CEO of XYO.
XYO Layer One incorporates innovative technologies that address several outdated blockchain practices. Existing blockchain networks often struggle to scale efficiently, leading to slower transaction speeds and significantly higher gas fees. XYO Layer One introduces new features that aim to revolutionize blockchain technology, enabling scalability regardless of transaction volume or data load. Detailed explanations of these features, including the XYO Lookback Window, Step Hash, and Proof of Perfect innovations, can be found in the
XYO Layer One documentation available on the
official XYO documentation website.
XYO’s streamlined model boosts blockchain speeds and reduces the hardware demands for projects in DePIN, RWA, AI, and other data-intensive fields.
New Chain, New Tokenomics
The launch of the XYO Layer One blockchain also introduces a dual-token economic system. XYO initially launched its flagship cryptocurrency, $XYO, in 2018. Today, the $XYO token is available on major global exchanges such as Coinbase, Kraken, Kucoin, and Bitpanda, with more listings expected in the coming weeks.
The $XYO token is structured as a deflationary asset with a fixed supply. Within the XYO Layer One blockchain, it serves as the primary token for various functions, including DePIN rewards, governance, payment processing, security measures, and staking. $XYO is designed to ensure protocol security and perfectly align long-term incentives, a role it will continue to fulfill throughout XYO’s lifespan.
To handle the continuous, high-volume transaction needs of XYO Layer One, XYO is launching its second token,
$XL1. This new token is expertly designed to function as the native currency of XYO Layer One, powering daily network operations, which include gas fee payments, transaction validation, blockchain function execution, priority fee handling, and rewards for node operators. $XL1 supports the original $XYO token by managing utility functions, while $XYO continues to act as the central token within XYO’s extensive product ecosystem, governing the XYO Layer One blockchain and safeguarding the token’s long-term value.
$XL1 is earned through staking $XYO, which locks the $XYO token within XYO Layer One, thereby ensuring its ongoing relevance to the ecosystem. A substantial portion of the $XYO circulating supply is anticipated to remain locked within XYO Layer One long-term due to the combined staking and incentivization model. By staking $XYO, participants earn $XL1, enabling engagement with all chain functions while reinforcing the broader ecosystem’s reliability and efficiency. System staking is available, allowing anyone to stake $XYO and earn $XL1. Early participants are rewarded with higher emissions, which gradually decrease over time.
The original $XYO token provides governance, staking benefits, and long-term value for the XYO ecosystem, while $XL1 facilitates rewards and transaction processing for the XYO Layer One blockchain. This structure creates a practical blockchain framework that effectively supports DePIN, AI, and other demanding, data-intensive applications.
About XYO:
Established in 2018,
XYO stands as a pioneering and prominent DePIN project, operating with over
10 million nodes worldwide. XYO specializes in gathering and validating data, linking Web3, Web2, and industries like AI, real-world assets (RWA), and geolocation services. Its unique
Proof of Location and
Proof of Origin technologies provide robust data security for asset tracking, DePIN applications, gaming environments, and various other demanding sectors. XYO is also the creator of the
COIN App, which has introduced blockchain technology to millions by rewarding data validation participation. The XYO token is listed on major global exchanges, including
Coinbase, Kraken, KuCoin, and Bitpanda. Additionally, XY Labs Inc. established the XYO Foundation and became the first crypto company in the U.S. to receive SEC approval for a Regulation A offering, enabling investment from both accredited and non-accredited investors. In 2022, XY Labs tokenized its shares, trading as
$XYLB on the tZERO ATS, solidifying its leadership in the RWA space.
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