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As blockchain adoption continues to grow, enterprises around the world are looking at how digital assets can improve their business. But for most businesses, the challenge isn’t about regulations or smart contracts. Their main concern remains the secure custody of digital assets.
And, the increased momentum of real-world assets (RWAs) coming on chain highlights the need for that secure custody…
This post is the second in our series on digital assets and real-world safety. For those who haven't read it yet, you can find part one here.
Account‑Based Models Fall Short. Full stop. We believe the weaknesses of the Account-based model should be more discussed across the industry, because often the points of exposure are glossed over in an effort to drive faster adoption. But at what cost?
Most…
As digital assets become more prevalent and represent more value, the threat landscape around custodying, protecting, and using those assets continues to expand. We’ve moved beyond simple malware and phishing. Criminals increasingly target people, not just systems, through coercion, extortion, kidnapping, and “$5 wrench attacks.” In the last 24 months alone, dozens of headlines have demonstrated…
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Historically, to have confidence that your transaction settles in the way the parties agreed, you’d need an intermediary managing the transaction, and ensuring the outcome adhered to the settlement agreement. While this has been a necessary solution, it also comes with notable risks.
These risks all centered around trust. You are handing over the outcome of the transaction to a counterparty and…
Recently Chia Network Inc, announced that we completed the last steps of a SOC 2 Type II certification audit. This audit represents years of the team’s hard work to create a compliant environment and development practices. Our team built new processes, established guidelines, and relentlessly drove our security posture forward in an effort to successfully pass this stringent investigation.
This…
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Update 12/12/25
We’ll be initiating a transfer of 1.5M XCH from the US cold wallet to the US warm wallet today, as we prepare for the Permuto launch and continue development of the Chia Cloud Wallet. The transaction will take 90 days to arrive in the warm wallet.
We’ll also be transferring 41,500 XCH to the market maker in the Chia ecosystem.
As always, for both transactions, you can use our pr… (opens in a new tab)
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Third Gen blockchains like Chia have transformed what’s possible with digital assets. Traditional crypto wallet solutions often come with significant trade-offs: complex interfaces, limited accessibility, lack of self-custody, or security concerns. The Chia Cloud Wallet (opens in a new tab) is a web-based solution that combines security and utility with the convenience and accessibility of modern financial…
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We’re thrilled to announce that today Permuto Capital submitted amended registration statements for each of the proposed MSFT, AVGO, and AAPL Trusts.
Read the announcement of the filing here:
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Chia Network Inc. (Chia Network) today announced its successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of July 24, 2025 and includes the following scopes:
The SOC 2 audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the leading provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations to help mitigate…
Why Technology Hubs, Not Exchanges, Will Drive Financial Agglomeration
All over the world, cities and nations are seeking to attract financial agglomeration. They aim to be THE place in the world where financiers make their physical homes in order to reap the economic and tax benefits of both ready access to capital providers and a large pool of well compensated employees. For centuries, this…
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We’re thrilled to announce that today Permuto Capital submitted amended registration statements for each of the proposed MSFT, AVGO, and AAPL Trusts.
Read the announcement of the filing here:
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Today, we’re excited to launch the early access release for the Chia Cloud Wallet! We believe the next generation of finance must be built on 3rd-Gen blockchain technology, prioritizing self-custody of your assets, complete control over your portfolio, with no technical expertise required.
Secure your portfolio now (opens in a new tab)!
Your Device, Uncompromising Security, No Third Parties
We’ve eliminated the need for…
Securities law has developed and formalized over decades, with technology enhancing and augmenting the way we engage with trading assets, money, and investments.
While we’re not trading by paper or phone call anymore, we’ve not experienced a technological leap in quite the same way as custody and transacting with blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital assets.
And with that leap has come friction…
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You're likely part of the Chia community because you believe in a greener, more decentralized digital currency, secured by our innovative Proof of Space. We're constantly working behind the scenes to improve the Chia blockchain, and we're excited to share a significant upgrade coming soon: a proposed new version of our Proof of Space protocol (PoS 2.0), designed to enhance security, improve energy…
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Chia Network has always been at the forefront of eco-friendly and decentralized blockchain technology. As the landscape evolves, so too must the core mechanisms that secure our network. Today, we're excited to provide an overview of a significant upgrade coming to the Chia blockchain: a proposed new Proof of Space protocol designed to enhance security, improve energy efficiency, and establish a…
Getting XCH in the United States isn’t as easy as everyone would like, so we’re fixing that. Later this month, the Chia Cloud Wallet will allow you to purchase XCH using ACH from any US bank account.
And yes, we are exploring adding similar payment types in Canada and the rest of the world. Non-U.S. folks have better centralized exchange on and off ramps currently so we’re prioritizing the U.S…
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We’re thrilled to announce Permuto Capital, a joint venture between Chia Network and 3V Capital Partners, has submitted amended registration statements for the proposed MSFT, AVGO, and AAPL Trusts.
Read the announcement on the filing here to get more details:
In April 2024, Trent came to me with a problem that had been bothering him since he graduated from UNC, our mutual Alma Mater. He wanted to decompose a stock into the constituent asset and dividend components and allow investors to engage with each (or both) individually. And he came to me because he believed he could solve it using the Chia blockchain’s unique capabilities: efficient bulk…
Comparing the Circle (opens in a new tab) IPO public filing (opens in a new tab) to the Chia Network (opens in a new tab) IPO confidential filing (but now available on the crypto task force site (opens in a new tab)), and particularly the glossaries contained in each set of Form S-1 filings, it becomes quickly apparent that investors should care about the technological details.
Circle (opens in a new tab) starts with their definition of “blockchain” or “blockchain networks”. They choose to use the…
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We're pleased to announce Permuto Capital, a joint venture between Chia Network and 3V Capital Partners, has submitted amended registration statements for the proposed MSFT, AVGO, and AAPL Trusts.
Read the announcement on the filing here to get more details:
The past often serves as a great framework to build for the future. One Market™ on the Chia Blockchain embraces three old-school rules, tools, and systems of markets–but we put quintessentially modern innovations on top of them to create something revolutionary.
And when you are building revolutionary technology, no matter what it does or how differentiated it is, there will always be a constant…
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Version 2.5.2 of the Chia reference client is now available for download! We strongly recommend everyone upgrade to this release.
We’ve increased the fill rate to 100% to allow maximum block utilization! With this change, the network will run at a speed of around 30 transactions per second (TPS).
As many of you are aware, we released 2.5.1 on Feb 14 to mitigate a bug exposed in a certain set of…
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As we continue ramping up into the new year, we’re thrilled that the Chia community remains so welcoming and active! In just two short months, we’ve seen community-organized events across three continents.
The Hong Kong Chia Meetup, one of the longest running Chia meetups, held an event last week to bring folks in the ecosystem together to connect and celebrate. Up-to-date info on the Hong Kong…
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The widespread adoption of cryptocurrency hinges on making it easy to use and secure. Traditional crypto wallets can be confusing and risky, especially if you are storing a significant amount. Chia's Vaults offer an easy to adopt solution that provides enhanced security and flexibility for managing your digital assets. Here are some of the benefits of using vaults:
