CASHBYTE is a next-generation Komodo smartchain that fuses Bitcoin-level transparency with Zcash-grade zk-SNARK privacy. It is built directly on UTXO architecture, inheriting decades of proven security and extreme robustness.
Users choose between transparent t-addresses or shielded z-addresses, achieving privacy on demand without sacrificing interoperability. CASHBYTE includes native on-chain staking that is fully trustless, requiring no custodians, no locking contracts, and no centralized validator sets.
Stakers receive passive rewards simply by running a local wallet or node, keeping full control of their keys at all times. The chain uses predictable emission rules with halving cycles similar to Bitcoin, promoting long-term sustainability.
Zero-Knowledge cryptography protects financial privacy, enabling private transfers without exposing balances or sender/receiver details. CASHBYTE is compatible with Komodo’s tokenization system, allowing anyone to create custom fungible tokens directly on-chain.
Low fees, fast confirmations, and a 60-second block time make it practical for daily use. The protocol supports both transparent and shielded mempools, aligning privacy with the user’s operational needs.
As a sovereign chain, CASHBYTE runs independently — no notary nodes, no external checkpoints, no dependencies. Lightweight nodes and full nodes are supported on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Developers gain access to a modern JSON-RPC interface suitable for explorers, wallets, dApps, and automation. The community is free from middlemen: users transact, stake, and create tokens without permission.
Privacy enthusiasts benefit from the Sapling protocol, while auditors and businesses can rely on transparent addresses. CASHBYTE embraces optional anonymity instead of forced opacity, making it flexible and regulatory-friendly.
The blockchain’s parameters were designed for longevity, decentralization, and fairness of block rewards. A growing open-source ecosystem and OTC liquidity via Discord give newcomers an easy entry point.
CASHBYTE stands for sovereignty, privacy, and financial independence — a chain engineered for real users, not institutions.
## Key Specifications - Consensus 55% POS and 45% POW (Zcash Equihash.) - Premine of 2,000,000 Coins to bootstrap the first POS nodes and fund the project. - Maximum Supply: ~84,000,000 CBYTE - Block Halving: Every 3,000,000 blocks (≈ 4 years) - Token Support: Fungible and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)