# Tezos

> Blockchain designed to evolve

Tezos is a blockchain that lets users stake tokens and vote on protocol upgrades through on-chain governance.

Tezos helps developers build decentralized applications on a self-amending blockchain platform. Users can stake tokens for rewards, vote on protocol upgrades, and deploy formally verified smart contracts. The protocol's on-chain governance allows token holders to propose and approve changes directly, enabling the network to evolve without contentious forks.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2014-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Tezos

## Products

- [Tezos](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Tezos): Tezos implements a self-amending blockchain through on-chain governance, enabling protocol upgrades without hard forks. The system uses Proof of Stake consensus while supporting formal verification for smart contracts. (L1, Live, Main Product)

## Assets

- [Tez (XTZ)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Tezos): XTZ is the native token of Tezos. It is used to pay transaction fees, participate in Proof of Stake consensus through staking, and vote on protocol upgrades. XTZ holders who stake their tokens can delegate to validators or bake blocks directly, earning rewards while contributing to the governance decisions that shape how the protocol evolves. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://tezos.com)
- [Blog](https://spotlight.tezos.com)
- [Whitepaper](https://tezos.com/whitepaper.pdf)
- [Forum](https://forum.tezosagora.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.tezos.com)
- [Privacy policy](https://tezos.com/privacy-notice)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/tezos)
- [GitLab](https://gitlab.com/tezos/tezos)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/tezos/tezos)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/tezos)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tezos)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/tezos)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/tezosplatform)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/TezosFoundation)

## Relationships

- [Trilitech](https://thegrid.id/profiles/trili_tech): Subsidiary

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