# Dash

> Instant transactions and micro-fees. Any amount, anytime, anywhere.

Dash enables instant, secure payments with near-zero fees through a decentralized network of masternodes that provide advanced transaction features.

Dash helps users transfer digital assets securely by providing a two-tier network combining proof-of-work mining with masternodes. With it, users can send instant transactions, maintain privacy, and participate in network governance. Dash reduces transaction friction through specialized verification technologies.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Payments
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2014-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/dash_org

## Products

- [Dash Core](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dash_org): Dash Core is a Layer 1 blockchain through X11 algorithm and two-tier architecture, enabling instant verification and secure transactions. The system utilizes ChainLocks and InstantSend for fast settlement while maintaining security through masternode consensus. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [DashPay](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dash_org): DashPay implements username-based payments through Dash Platform, enabling user-friendly transactions without complex addresses. The system integrates contact lists and social features while maintaining the security of the underlying Dash network. (Peer to Peer & Remittance, In Development)
- [Dash Platform](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dash_org): Dash Platform implements a decentralized API and data storage layer through Drive and DAPI components, enabling application development on the Dash network. The system provides developer SDKs while maintaining security through the masternode infrastructure. (Developer Tooling, Live)

## Assets

- [Dash (DASH)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/dash_org): DASH is the native token of the Dash network. It is used to pay transaction fees, operate masternodes by staking 1,000 DASH as collateral, and vote on governance proposals. The network utilizes a two-tier architecture combining proof-of-work miners with masternodes that provide InstantSend for transaction confirmation within seconds, solving the speed limitations that prevent many cryptocurrencies from functioning as practical payment systems. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.dash.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.dash.org)
- [Blog](https://blog.dash.org)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.dash.org/terms-of-use)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.dash.org/privacy)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/dashpay)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/dashpay)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/dash_chat)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/PXbUxJB)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/DashOrg)

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