# Chia Network

> Chia Network develops an open-source public blockchain secured by Proof of Space and Time, plus tools for asset tokenization, peer-to-peer trading, verifiable data, and recoverable self-custody. Founded by Bram Cohen and Ryan Singer in 2017, the company targets enterprises, developers, financial institutions, and carbon-market organizations while supporting individual wallet users and farmers.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** South San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Bram Cohen (Co-founder, Chairman of the Board and Chief Technology Officer), Ryan Singer (Co-founder; former CEO (2017-2019))
- **Products:** Chia blockchain and XCH, Chialisp and CLVM, Chia Offers, Chia DataLayer, Chia Cloud Services Platform
- **Notable:** Mainnet launched March 19, 2021., Raised US$61 million in a Series D Preferred equity round in May 2021., Released DataLayer in September 2022.

## Products & services

- **Chia blockchain and XCH** — Open-source layer-1 blockchain secured by Proof of Space and Time; XCH is its native currency. Mainnet launched in March and transactions activated in May.
- **Chialisp and CLVM** — Programming language and virtual machine for Chia smart transactions; underpin asset and custody rules.
- **Chia Offers** — Offer files support peer-to-peer atomic exchanges of assets without requiring escrow with an exchange.
- **Chia DataLayer** — Publishes and mirrors off-chain tables while anchoring cryptographic proofs on-chain for verifiable updates.
- **Chia Cloud Services Platform** — Enterprise software services and APIs for integrating Chia capabilities into applications.
- **Chia Cloud Wallet and Vaults** — Web wallet with self-custody, recovery keys, XCH and CAT support, NFTs, and Offers; general release October 29, 2025.
- **Chia Signer** — Mobile signing application using device security hardware; iOS and Android availability are advertised on the company’s current website.
- **Climate applications** — Registry, tokenization, and climate-wallet software for carbon-market participants.
- **Chia Gaming** — Peer-to-peer gaming protocol and reference games; company announced beta availability in September 2026.

## Achievements

- Mainnet launched March 19, 2021.
- Raised US$61 million in a Series D Preferred equity round in May 2021.
- Released DataLayer in September 2022.
- Technology used by Climate Action Data Trust for carbon-registry transparency.
- Cloud Wallet reached general release October 29, 2025.
- Released client 2.7.4 with security and hard-fork preparation updates on September 10, 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Company homepage announces Chia Gaming beta with Krunk, California Poker, and Space Poker.
- **2026-09** — Media page lists ANAAR selecting Chia for its artisan identity network on September 17.
- **2026-09** — Client 2.7.4 released September 10 with security hardening, DataLayer fixes, wallet improvements, and preparation for a later hard fork.
- **2026-03** — March 3 proof-format documentation says the new Proof of Space is not expected to be finalized until 2027 and farmers will need to replot; development remains subject to change.
- **2025-12** — Year-end post describes Permuto delays arising from a requested regulatory filing change and a federal shutdown.

## Links

- Website: https://www.chia.net/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chia-network/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/chia_project
- GitHub: https://github.com/Chia-Network
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chia-Network
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chia_project/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChiaProject

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Last updated: 2026-10-01