Tezos
ClaimTezos is an open-source, self-upgrading blockchain platform with on-chain governance and smart contract support.
Key numbers · TVL $22M · per DefiLlama · updated Sep 20
Overview
Tezos builds and maintains a decentralized blockchain network where users can deploy smart contracts, build decentralized applications, and transact without intermediaries. Its native token, tez (XTZ), is used for fees, staking, and interacting with dApps across gaming, DeFi, and arts verticals. It continuously upgrades the protocol through community governance, with 21 protocol upgrades completed to date. Developers, validators, researchers, and builders participate in an open ecosystem governed by its users.
Recent activity
Ushuaia upgrade cut Layer 1 confirmation times from ~66 seconds to 12-18 seconds
