What is Beldex? How It Works & Where to Use It

Overview

Beldex at a glance.

Beldex started as a CryptoNote based privacy coin and has grown into a privacy focused Layer 1 that runs a network of staked masternodes and a set of privacy applications. Here is how it works and what it is used for, not the price.

Total value locked (DeFi)

n/a

Value locked in DeFi protocols on Beldex. Updated Jun 8, 2026. Source: DefiLlama.

Native token

BDX

Used for fees and securing the network. See the live BDX price.

How it works

How Beldex works.

Beldex moved from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake in December 2021. The network is secured by masternodes, each of which locks a fixed amount of BDX as collateral. Blocks are produced by a rotating consensus group of masternodes, where one node proposes a block and the others validate it before it is added to the chain. Operating a masternode and helping secure the network earns a share of block rewards.

Consensus: Masternode Proof of Stake

Beldex moved from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake in December 2021. The network is secured by masternodes, each of which locks a fixed amount of BDX as collateral. Blocks are produced by a rotating consensus group of masternodes, where one node proposes a block and the others validate it before it is added to the chain. Operating a masternode and helping secure the network earns a share of block rewards.

CryptoNote privacy

Beldex inherits the CryptoNote design, using ring signatures to hide the sender among other inputs and stealth addresses to keep the recipient private.

Masternodes

Masternodes lock BDX as collateral and form the consensus group that produces and validates blocks, and they also support the privacy services on the network.

Proof of Stake migration

In December 2021 Beldex moved from Proof of Work to a masternode Proof of Stake design, which cut energy use and reduced the block time.

Privacy applications

BDX is the settlement token for a set of privacy oriented applications built on the chain, covering private messaging, browsing, and transactions.

Ecosystem & usage

What Beldex is used for.

The Beldex ecosystem centers on private value transfer and a group of privacy focused applications that settle in BDX.

Confidential transfers

Users send BDX with ring signatures and stealth addresses so that amounts, senders, and recipients are kept private.

Running a masternode

Operators lock BDX as collateral to run a masternode, take part in consensus, and earn a share of block rewards.

Privacy services

BDX is used as the in network token for privacy applications such as private messaging and browsing built on Beldex.

In Zypto App

Hold, swap and spend BDX.

Beldex is integrated in Zypto App. Hold BDX in self-custody, swap it to any supported asset, and use it across Zypto’s features.

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FAQ

Common questions.

What is Beldex?

Beldex is a privacy focused Layer 1 blockchain derived from the CryptoNote design. It uses ring signatures and stealth addresses to keep transactions confidential, and its native token is BDX.

What consensus does Beldex use?

Beldex uses a masternode Proof of Stake design. It moved from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake in December 2021, and masternodes that lock BDX as collateral produce and validate blocks.

How does Beldex keep transactions private?

Beldex inherits CryptoNote privacy techniques. Ring signatures hide the sender among several inputs and stealth addresses conceal the recipient, so transaction details are not exposed on the public ledger.

What is a Beldex masternode?

A masternode is a node that locks a fixed amount of BDX as collateral to take part in consensus and support privacy services. Operators earn a share of block rewards for helping secure the network.

Can I hold BDX in the Zypto App?

Not yet. BDX isn't in Zypto App at the moment. You can hold it in any self-custodial wallet, and you can ask us to add Beldex using the "Request Beldex" button above.

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