What is Dash?

Dash is a cryptocurrency created in 2014, aimed at facilitating digital cash transactions. It supports real-world use cases, enabling users to purchase goods from various merchants and trade on major exchanges. The technical architecture includes a two-tier network with incentivized nodes known as Masternodes, facilitating decentralized project governance.

The platform features capabilities such as InstantSend for expedited payments, ChainLocks for immutable blockchain transactions, and PrivateSend for optional privacy. The native cryptocurrency is DASH, and the supply cap is not specified in the source material.