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sovereign assets • layer 1s • payment networks

Layer 1 Enterprise-Grade DLT — $HBAR

$HBAR is the native token of the Hedera network, a Layer 1 distributed ledger built on a unique consensus algorithm called Hashgraph. Unlike traditional blockchains, Hedera does not use blocks or mining — instead, it relies on asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT) for high-throughput, low-latency consensus. $HBAR is used to pay for transaction fees, secure the network via staking, and power dApps built on Hedera’s services such as the Token Service, Smart Contract Service, and Consensus Service.

Use Case: $HBAR enables high-speed, low-cost transactions and is used across enterprise, government, and retail dApps — including stablecoins, NFTs, and carbon markets.

Key Concepts:

  • Hashgraph — Alternative to blockchain using virtual voting and gossip protocol.
  • aBFT — Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance for fast, secure consensus.
  • Staking — Nodes and users stake $HBAR to help secure the network.
  • Hedera Token Service — Native support for custom tokens without smart contracts.
  • Council Governance — 39-member enterprise-led governance model.

Summary: $HBAR powers the Hedera network — an enterprise-grade DLT optimized for regulatory compliance, institutional use, and sustainability. With its council governance model, unique consensus engine, and low-cost infrastructure, Hedera bridges public and private sector adoption in Web3 ecosystems.

Feature Details
Consensus Type Hashgraph (aBFT)
Governance Model Global Enterprise Council (39 members)
Token Utility Fees, staking, dApp infrastructure
Smart Contract Support Solidity via Smart Contracts 2.0
Sustainability Ultra-low energy use and carbon-negative operations

$HBAR Ecosystem Projects

Hedera’s enterprise-friendly architecture has attracted a wide range of applications across public and private sectors. From ESG initiatives to payment rails and NFT platforms, $HBAR is the underlying asset powering these innovations:

Project Sector Description
ServiceNow + DLA Government / Supply Chain Used by the U.S. Department of Defense for tracking parts with immutable audit trails.
REDEX Carbon Markets Real-time carbon credit marketplace using Hedera’s consensus for verifiability.
Dropp Micropayments Pay-per-use content and digital services powered by HBAR’s low fees.
Safe Health Systems Healthcare Manages medical testing and credentials using the Hedera Consensus Service.
HashPack & SaucerSwap DeFi & NFTs Web3 wallet and decentralized exchange for the HBAR DeFi ecosystem.

These projects demonstrate $HBAR’s role in bridging institutional-grade infrastructure with real-world utility, particularly where low cost, speed, and regulatory transparency are required. As the network continues to evolve, Hedera’s hybrid public-private deployment model attracts both permissionless dApps and government-grade solutions.

 
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