# Welcome X-Cash is a privacy-focused crypto ecosystem founded in **2018**. This repository contains the official documentation for users, node operators, delegates, and developers. **X-Cash: Your money. Your privacy. Your governance.** **Quick links** * Website: [xcash.tech](https://xcash.tech) * Migration portal: [xcash.tech/migration](https://xcash.tech/migration) * Roadmap: [xcash.tech/roadmap](https://xcash.tech/roadmap) * X-Wallet (web): [xwallet.xcash.tech](https://xwallet.xcash.tech) * Explorer (X-Plorer): [xplorer.xcash.tech](https://xplorer.xcash.tech) * GitHub org: [github.com/xcash-tech](https://github.com/xcash-tech) ## What X-Cash is building X-Cash is designed as a **payment system first**: simple private payments for everyday users and small businesses, without requiring them to understand blockchain. At the protocol level, X-Cash operates a privacy-focused **Layer-1** network with Monero-inspired (CryptoNote-based) privacy foundations. At the product level, X-Cash focuses on usability: one wallet, clear choices, and simple actions. X-Cash is built as an ecosystem rather than a single product, with user experience as a core design principle. Core pillars documented in this repo: * **FlexPrivacy (Hybrid Transactions):** choose private or public transactions on the same network, on a per-transaction basis. * **DPoPS (Delegated Proof of Private Stake):** a stake-based consensus designed for privacy coins, with delegate voting and BFT-style verification. * **EVM interoperability:** built-in migration/bridging path to the EVM ecosystem (including Base) so X-Cash isn’t isolated from liquidity and applications. * **Scalability & extensibility:** roadmap-aligned work including upgraded L1 infrastructure and future expansion paths. If you're looking for the technical background, start with the papers: * Hybrid Transactions: `Library → Yellowpaper - Hybrid Transactions` * DPoPS design: `Delegate node & staking → Technical Design` ## Ecosystem components X-Cash is intentionally packaged as a set of user-facing products on top of a privacy L1: ### Ecosystem map {% @mermaid/diagram content="flowchart LR user\["Users & businesses"] --> wallet\["X-Wallet"] legacy\["Legacy X-Cash chain (migration)"] -.->|Claim / snapshot| wallet subgraph L1\["Privacy-first Layer 1"] l1\["X-Cash L1 network"] delegates\["Delegates (DPoPS)"] governance\["Staking & governance"] delegates -->|Block production + BFT verification| l1 l1 --> governance governance -->|Voting signals| delegates end subgraph EVM\["EVM ecosystem"] base\["Base (ERC-20)"] dapps\["DeFi & dApps"] base --> dapps end wallet -->|FlexPrivacy transactions| l1 wallet -->|Migration / bridge| base base -->|Bridge to native XCASH| l1 explorer\["X-Plorer"] <-->|Read-only explorer| l1 wallet --> quest\["X-Quest"] wallet --> payment\["X-Payment (in development)"] " %} ### X-Wallet X-Wallet is the primary interface of the ecosystem: a non-custodial browser wallet designed to make sending and managing assets understandable for non-technical users. It includes a privacy toggle, staking interface, and access to migration flows. * Web wallet: [xwallet.xcash.tech](https://xwallet.xcash.tech) ### Privacy & transactions (FlexPrivacy) FlexPrivacy (Hybrid Transactions) provides optional privacy in a unified model: users can choose **private** or **transparent** transactions from the same wallet UX, depending on context. ### EVM interoperability X-Cash includes a native, built-in migration mechanism between: * the X-Cash Layer-1 network * the EVM ecosystem (including Base and other Ethereum-compatible chains) This provides access to DeFi and liquidity when needed, while preserving the ability to return to the privacy-focused Layer-1. ### X-Payment (in development) X-Payment is a payment system in development focused on real commerce: mobile-first payment flows, instant peer-to-peer payments, and merchant tooling for small and medium businesses. ### Supporting apps * X-Plorer (explorer): [xplorer.xcash.tech](https://xplorer.xcash.tech) * X-Quest (community): [xquest.xcash.tech](https://xquest.xcash.tech) ## Migration to the new X-Cash network (in progress) X-Cash is currently running an **ongoing migration from the legacy blockchain to a new X-Cash network**. The migration is designed to be handled in the browser through X-Wallet, and the process is announced ahead of time (including the claim window). High-level flow (see the official page for the latest details and timing): 1. **Open X-Wallet and claim** using your existing wallet credentials (you will need your 24/25-word seed phrase). Wait for full wallet sync. 2. **Receive new tokens on Base (ERC-20)** at a **1:1** ratio (for immediate liquidity and DeFi access while the new L1 launches). 3. **Legacy chain sunsets / new X-Cash L1 launches** with upgraded privacy layer and DPoPS consensus. 4. **Swap Base tokens → native XCASH on the new L1** via the built-in bridge to unlock full L1 features (privacy, staking, governance). 5. **Polygon WXCASH holders** can swap to the new Base token via X-Wallet. Read the full process + FAQ: [xcash.tech/migration](https://xcash.tech/migration) ## Roadmap (where we’re headed) The roadmap describes the project’s direction across three horizons: * **Near-term (Foundation & Launch):** new X-Cash L1 network, token migration, community airdrop, Base integration, DAO activation, and an enhanced X-Wallet experience. * **Mid-term (Scaling & Expansion):** higher-throughput scaling (zk-rollup L2), smart-contract sidechains, privacy-preserving DeFi primitives, and delegate performance tooling. * **Long-term (Ecosystem maturity):** cross-chain swap protocol, expanded mobile wallet experiences, privacy-preserving NFTs, and additional privacy-first applications. Latest roadmap status: [xcash.tech/roadmap](https://xcash.tech/roadmap) ## Get started Use the table below to jump straight to what you need. | What are you looking for? | Where to start | | ---------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **I need to migrate legacy XCASH / WXCASH.** | Use the official [migration guide](https://xcash.tech/migration) | | **I want to use a wallet.** | | | **I want to use RPC (wallet/daemon).** | RPC index: [applications/rpc-calls/README.md](https://docs.xcash.tech/applications/rpc-calls) | | **I want to import/export a blockchain file.** | [applications/xcash-blockchain-export.md](https://docs.xcash.tech/applications/xcash-blockchain-export) and [applications/xcash-blockchain-import.md](https://docs.xcash.tech/applications/xcash-blockchain-import) | Tip: the full documentation navigation is in [SUMMARY.md](https://github.com/Xcash-Tech/xcash-docs/blob/master/SUMMARY.md). ## Community & support * Discord: [discord.gg/2bm4UuqYZT](https://discord.gg/2bm4UuqYZT) * X (Twitter): [x.com/XcashTech](https://x.com/XcashTech) * Telegram: [t.me/xcashtech](https://t.me/xcashtech) * Reddit: [reddit.com/r/xcash](https://www.reddit.com/r/xcash) * Explorer: [xplorer.xcash.tech](https://xplorer.xcash.tech) ## Repository scope This repository contains documentation. For source code and releases, see the GitHub organization: * [github.com/xcash-tech](https://github.com/xcash-tech)