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# XPR Network (XPR): how it works, supply and reviews

## In short

- **Type**: Layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain with WebAssembly smart contracts
- **Inflation**: New XPR is issued as system inflation; part of it pays block producers daily (1% of annual inflation is designated for BPs)
- **Risks and caveats**: Block production is limited to 21 active producers admitted by the XPR Network Consortium, which paused new producer onboarding during the PulseVM upgrade.
- **Checked**: 28 October 2026

## Key facts

- **Ticker**: XPR

Key facts checked on 28 October 2026 against official sources.

## What is XPR Network

XPR Network is a layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain built on Antelope (EOSIO) technology, offering zero gas fees for users, human-readable @usernames and on-chain identity. XPR is its native token, used for staking, voting for block producers and paying network resources.

## Network and consensus

| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain with WebAssembly smart contracts |
| Consensus | Delegated proof of stake: 21 active block producers, elected by staked XPR votes |
| Block time | 0.5 seconds; most transactions final in under one second |
| Smart contracts | Yes; written in TypeScript and compiled to WebAssembly |
| Programming language | TypeScript (contracts), on Antelope/EOSIO technology |

## Supply and issuance

| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Inflation | New XPR is issued as system inflation; part of it pays block producers daily (1% of annual inflation is designated for BPs) |
| Staking rewards | Short staking (24-hour unstake cooldown) earns rewards and requires voting for 4 block producers; long staking locks XPR for 90 or 365 days |

## What XPR is used for

- Staking to earn rewards and vote for block producers.
- Buying RAM or renting CPU/NET for heavy use beyond the free resource allocation.
- Paying block producers, who receive XPR from network inflation.
- Long staking for 90 or 365 days with compensation tied to XPR's value in bitcoin.

## Who develops and governs XPR Network

- **Developer**: Metallicus, Inc., described as XPR Network's core developer
- **Company**: Metallicus, Inc. publishes xprnetwork.org
- **Governance**: XPR stakers vote for block producers; the XPR Network Consortium admits block producers after KYC/KYB and competency checks
- **Open source**: Developer tools and examples are published on GitHub

## Security and audits

- The WebAuth wallet approves transactions with biometric authentication.
- Block producers must pass KYC (and KYB for businesses), sanctions screening and a competency assessment before joining.

## Risks and caveats

- Block production is limited to 21 active producers admitted by the XPR Network Consortium, which paused new producer onboarding during the PulseVM upgrade.
- Metallicus, Inc. is the core developer, so development depends heavily on one company.
- Long-staked XPR is locked for 90 or 365 days and cannot be withdrawn early.

## Official links

- Website: [xprnetwork.org](https://xprnetwork.org/)
- Docs: [docs.xprnetwork.org](https://docs.xprnetwork.org/)
- Whitepaper: [xprnetwork.org/whitepaper](https://xprnetwork.org/whitepaper)
- Source code: [github.com/XPRNetwork](https://github.com/XPRNetwork)
- Block explorer: [explorer.xprnetwork.org](https://explorer.xprnetwork.org/)

## Questions and answers

**What is XPR Network (XPR)?**

XPR Network is a gas-free layer-1 proof-of-stake blockchain built on Antelope technology, with @usernames and on-chain identity. XPR is its native token.

**Who develops XPR Network?**

Metallicus, Inc. is the core developer. Block producers are admitted by the XPR Network Consortium.

**How does XPR Network reach consensus?**

Through delegated proof of stake: XPR stakers vote for block producers, and 21 active producers create blocks every 0.5 seconds.

**Are there transaction fees on XPR Network?**

Users pay no gas fees; block producers are paid from XPR inflation, and heavy users can buy RAM or rent CPU/NET.

## Sources

- [CoinGecko — XPR Network](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/proton)
- [CoinPaprika — XPR Network](https://coinpaprika.com/coin/xpr-proton/)
- [XPR Network Docs — Introduction](https://docs.xprnetwork.org/getting-started/introduction.html)
- [XPR Network — home page](https://xprnetwork.org/)
- [XPR Network Blog — How XPR Network achieves zero gas fees](https://xprnetwork.org/blog/how-xpr-network-achieves-zero-gas-fees)
- [XPR Network Blog — Staking guide](https://xprnetwork.org/blog/xpr-network-staking-guide)
- [XPR Network Blog — How to become a block producer](https://xprnetwork.org/blog/how-to-become-a-block-producer-on-the-xpr-network)
- [XPR Network Blog — XPR Network vs Ethereum](https://xprnetwork.org/blog/xpr-network-vs-ethereum)
- [XPR Network Blog — A pioneer in onchain digital identity](https://xprnetwork.org/blog/xpr-network-a-pioneer-in-onchain-digital-identity)

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