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Build with Dash. Fast, Private, Decentralized

Money without borders: moving it instantly, transparently, conveniently, and almost for free

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The first DAO period

The Protocol.The Trust. The Core.

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Build with Dash

The Future of Money

Marking a major milestone in the evolution of the Dash network, start experimenting with Dash Platform by connecting to testnet, our public testing environment.

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Dash 3D Coin
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Stable operation

since January

2014

One of the 1st and

longest running DAOs

Optional

privacy

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Passive income

for node owners

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Self-financing

through Dash

DAO

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Instant &

secure

transactions

Active community

Unique opportunities

for developers

Restricted

issue:

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For Developers

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Python, JS, Go

API & SDK

API & SDK
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Docker, CLI

Nodes

Nodes
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Smart-Contracts

Smart-Contracts
Dash
Faucet, Explorer

Testnet

Testnet
TypeScript
const { dashPlatform } = window
const { identity } = await dashPlatform.connect()
const doc = await dashPlatform.documents.create(
  'note', { message: 'Hello Dash!' }
)
await dashPlatform.signAndBroadcast(doc)

First Steps

Choose Dash for your next Web3 project

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Identities & Names

Identities & Names

Replace public addresses with your Dash username and never worry about sending money to the wrong person again.

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Application Data Storage

Application Data Storage

Platform consensus will verify and validate any application data stored on the network.

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Frictionless Developer Experience

Frictionless Developer Experience

Use our SDKs to easily develop applications without worrying about the lower level details.

Get Along With Us

Wallet Integrations

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Our Reviews

Here's what people are saying about us

You can read all reviews at our page on Trustpilot

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Very personalized and timely

Very personalized and timely

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Best fork of BTC

Best fork of BTC dunno why people buying MEME coins trash coins unlimited coins and other scam coins but avoid one of the best Fork of BTC which is Dash.

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Very Kind Team

Very Kind Team. I am small Creator and Struggling in my Field still they replied with kindness and Professionalism.

Aisha Ali, Dec 5, 2025
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Great team, Good support, Great project

Great team, Good support, Great project. Come on Dash!

Wang Jun, Nov 29, 2025
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The Dash team was fantastic!

The Dash team was fantastic with helping me with my issue. They were communicative, polite, and helpful.

Thomas Quinlan, Oct 28, 2025
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Providers and Tools

Many software development kits and tools already work with Dash. A large ecosystem of partners also provides APIs, custody solutions or payment processing. Getting started is easy!

Client Libraries that
Speak Your Language

SDKs are available for the languages you love and use most. Get started building apps using our easy-to-follow guides.

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Dash is the world's oldest decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). The network has self-funded for over a decade: no VCs, no premine, no outside grants or investment...

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Is the Lightning Network dead? Or is it going to rise to new adoption heights? Come argue with us on the Crypto Quorum, tomorrow at 5pm UTC. Bring...

Coming Soon
Q1 2025

Dash Core v0.2

  • Backports for Bitcoin v0.2.2
  • Basic QT Wallet UI update
  • Post stress test enhancements
2024Complete

Dash Platform Rollout

  • Credit system
  • Improved identity and data optimizations
  • Post stress test enhancements

So what's next for Dash?

Plenty of reasons to get excited just around the corner. Read and get prepared.

  • ChainLocks
  • Long Living Masternode Quorums
  • Evolution Initial Design Document

Interesting Facts

How Nodes Are Working

Network Globe

Masternodes in General:

Dash is best known as the first cryptocurrency with a focus on user-friendly payments and transaction speed. What many people do not know is that these features are implemented on top of a network of dedicated servers known as masternodes, which gives rise to many exciting features not available on conventional blockchains.

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Option 1: Hosted masternode

Since operating your own server requires a certain level knowledge of blockchains and Linux server operating systems, several community members offer dedicated hosting solutions for a fee. Taking advantage of these services means the user only needs to provide the masternode collateral and pay the hosting fee in order to receive payment from the block reward.

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From Our Community

Frequently Asked Questions

Dash is an open-source cryptocurrency that was forked from Bitcoin in January 2014. The name "Dash" comes from "Digital Cash." It focuses on being a fast, cheap global payments network with features like InstantSend (transactions confirm in 1-2 seconds), optional privacy through PrivateSend, and extremely low fees (typically $0.01-$0.02 per transaction).

Based on the Bitcoin project, Dash was launched on January 18, 2014 by founder Evan Duffield. The first few years of development saw Dash develop a focus on speed and fungibility, making it an excellent and practical alternative to cash, both online and at the point of sale in shops and restaurants.

Dash is used for fast, private, and low-cost payments both online and at physical point-of-sale locations. It's designed to work like digital cash — transactions confirm in seconds and can be immediately spent by the recipient. Dash is also used for cross-border payments, remittances, and as a store of value in regions with unstable local currencies.

No single entity controls Dash. It operates as one of the world's oldest Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO). Decisions are made collectively by masternode operators who vote on proposals for network changes, marketing, and development. The network self-funds through a treasury system that allocates 10% of block rewards to approved projects.

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Bug Bounty Program

The Dash Core Group Bug Bounty Program allows developers to discover and resolve bugs before the general public is aware of such bugs, preventing incidents of widespread abuse.