# What is XYO?

XYO started with a simple idea: data should be trusted, not guessed. Through the COIN app, we built a network of over 10 million nodes, showing that everyday people can help power a decentralized infrastructure. Today, XYO is a decentralized data protocol and one of the largest DePINs in the world. It connects real-world data to both Web2 and Web3, using blockchain, cryptography, and Proof of Location to prove where, when, and how events happen. This makes XYO a key layer between the digital and physical worlds, with real uses in AI, logistics, real-world assets (RWA), gaming, smart cities, and more.

### XYO Layer One Blockchain

At the center of the ecosystem is XYO Layer One, a blockchain purpose-built for data. It introduces key features:

* **Permanent Data Storage** – Store hashes of off-chain data with cryptographic integrity.
* **Sovereign Chains** – Launch application-specific chains with complete data control.
* **Bound Witness Trees** – Validate batches of data through root-hash proofs.
* **Data Rollups** – Compress datasets for scalable, low-cost processing.
* **Multi-Chain Interoperability** – Connect with both Web2 and Web3 systems.

### Core Technologies & Solutions

XYO uses proprietary technology that runs throughout the ecosystem, making data accurate, verifiable, and traceable across both digital and physical systems. Its modular architecture and Bound Witness protocol create a strong backbone for DePIN networks, Web3 apps, and Web2 enterprises, establishing XYO as a foundation for trusted digital-physical interactions.

Together, these systems create a framework for trustworthy, verifiable digital-physical interactions.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Proof of Location</td><td>Real-time validation, anti-spoofing protection, and verifiable location data you can trust.</td><td><a href="https://2772193239-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FksLB8OMIe18LYmW7pYCd%2Fuploads%2FEwT6cUo2vNRJi3Toab7q%2Fproof-of-location.png?alt=media&#x26;token=becd9d69-f890-4fc5-84a4-070d801b54f3">proof-of-location.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Ground-Truth Validation</td><td>Verify real-world user actions and enable unique interactions with your product.</td><td><a href="https://2772193239-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FksLB8OMIe18LYmW7pYCd%2Fuploads%2F0zCEbe9wio6onazkniBo%2Fground-truth-verification.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f28ae7ae-29e6-4c39-80cf-250ed18d61c3">ground-truth-verification.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Proof of Origin</td><td>Confirm where data originated, the order in which it was generated, and whether it has remained unaltered.</td><td><a href="https://2772193239-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FksLB8OMIe18LYmW7pYCd%2Fuploads%2Fol52ecSjHAO8yKgJARIG%2Fproof-of-origin.png?alt=media&#x26;token=1365d572-ee31-42c6-af96-5f79c652ed8f">proof-of-origin.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Dual-Token System: XYO & XL1

XYO Layer One operates on a dual-token model that separates governance and utility:

* XYO Token: A deflationary token used for staking, securing the network, and anchoring long-term trust and alignment.
* XL1 Token: An inflationary (\~0.7% p.a.) utility token used for transactions, gas fees, smart contracts, and daily network operations.

This design keeps the network stable, scalable, and flexible for both users and developers.

### DePIN Nodes & COIN App

Through COIN, XYO’s data node app, anyone can participate by turning their smartphone into a node. These devices collect data and earn XYO in return, lowering the barrier to entry for decentralized infrastructure.

* 10M+ installs worldwide
* 5B+ XYO rewarded

COIN is the simplest way for everyday users to join the network and contribute to a global data economy powered by XYO.