| General information | |
|---|---|
| Global rank: | 311 |
| Name: |
Venus |
| Symbol: | XVS |
| Current coin price (USD): | 7.68 $ |
| Last hour: | arrow_upward1.48 % |
| Last 24 hours: | arrow_downward-4.45 % |
| Last 7 days: | 3.31 %trending_up |
| Capitalisation (USD): | 126 141 628.00 $ |
| Volume 24h (USD): | 5 691 411.00 $ |
| Available supply: | 16 424 201.00 XVS |
| Total coin supply: | -1 XVS |
| Start date: | 2020-09-28 |
Venus/United States Dollar (XVS/USD) price chart
Venus/United States Dollar (XVS/USD) capitalisation and volume charts
Venus Protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform specializing in lending and borrowing services. Deployed on the BNB Chain, it was initially introduced in 2020. Venus Protocol combines stablecoin minting capabilities, akin to those of MakerDAO, with the algorithmic money market features inspired by Compound. This unique fusion results in a comprehensive DeFi platform, allowing users to engage in a range of decentralized financial activities via a single interface.
Venus Protocol was developed by the team behind the Swipe project and was spearheaded by entrepreneur Joselito Lizarondo. Swipe is well-known for its global issuance of cryptocurrency debit cards. The team leveraged its experience in the crypto space to design Venus Protocol in 2020, aiming to address the burgeoning demand for user-friendly DeFi solutions and to make decentralized finance accessible to a worldwide audience.
XVS, the native governance token of Venus Protocol, serves a critical function within the platform's ecosystem. It empowers users to actively participate in the governance of the protocol, offering them a say in its future development. XVS token holders can stake their tokens to earn rewards and have the opportunity to vote on Venus Improvement Proposals (VIPs) and partake in risk management decisions. Whether you are voting on key protocol changes or simply enjoying the platform's services, XVS remains central to Venus Protocol's operations.