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What Is DigiByte?

DigiByte (DGB) is a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency and blockchain platform that was launched in January 2014 by Jared Tate. DigiByte distinguishes itself through its focus on speed, security, and decentralization. The network processes transactions in approximately 15 seconds (40 times faster than Bitcoin) and uses five different mining algorithms, making it one of the most decentralized and secure Proof of Work blockchains in existence.

The five mining algorithms used by DigiByte are SHA-256, Scrypt, Qubit, Skein, and Odocrypt. Each algorithm accounts for 20% of new block production, and the difficulty for each is adjusted independently. This multi-algorithm approach prevents any single type of mining hardware from dominating the network, improving decentralization and resistance to 51% attacks. Odocrypt is particularly notable as it changes its algorithm every 10 days, making it resistant to ASIC mining and keeping GPU mining viable.

DigiByte was one of the first blockchains to implement SegWit (Segregated Witness) in April 2017, even before Bitcoin activated it. The network has a maximum supply of 21 billion DGB (1,000 times Bitcoin's supply) and reduces its block reward by 1% every month. DigiByte has never had an ICO, premine, or token sale; all coins have been distributed through mining.

The DigiByte blockchain supports three layers: the core protocol and communication layer, the digital asset and smart contract layer (DigiAssets), and the application layer. DigiAssets enables the creation of digital tokens and assets on the DigiByte blockchain, supporting use cases such as digital identity, document verification, and asset tokenization. The project is entirely community-driven with no central company, foundation, or CEO controlling development.

Getting Started With DigiByte

  1. Step 1: Learn About DigiByte. Visit digibyte.org to understand DigiByte's multi-algorithm security model, fast transaction speeds, and the DigiAssets platform for digital asset creation.
  2. Step 2: Download a Wallet. Install the DigiByte Core wallet or the DigiByte mobile app for your platform. The mobile wallet provides a lightweight, user-friendly experience for everyday transactions.
  3. Step 3: Acquire DGB. Purchase DGB on a supported exchange or mine it using one of the five supported algorithms. Transfer your DGB to your personal wallet for security and full control of your funds.
  4. Step 4: Explore the Ecosystem. Use DGB for fast and inexpensive payments, explore DigiAssets for creating digital tokens, or participate in the DigiByte community to contribute to the project's grassroots development.

How to Get a DigiByte Wallet?

DigiByte Core Wallet

The DigiByte Core wallet is the official full-node wallet, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It downloads and verifies the entire blockchain, providing maximum security and privacy. It also supports DigiAssets functionality.

DigiByte Mobile Wallet

Official DigiByte mobile wallets are available for iOS and Android, offering a lightweight and easy-to-use interface for sending and receiving DGB. These wallets do not require downloading the full blockchain.

Hardware Wallets

DGB is supported on Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets, providing cold storage security for long-term holders. This is the recommended option for storing significant amounts of DGB securely.

DigiByte Resources

How to Buy DigiByte?

DGB is available on centralized exchanges including KuCoin, Gate.io, and OKX. Create an account, complete verification, deposit funds, and trade for DGB. Withdraw to your personal wallet after purchasing.

DGB can also be mined using any of its five algorithms, with GPU mining via the Odocrypt algorithm being accessible to individual miners. This provides an alternative to purchasing DGB on exchanges.

Latest DigiByte News

DigiByte's development pace picked up sharply in 2025. DigiByte Core v8.26.0, released as a beta in September 2025, merged Bitcoin Core v26.2 into the DigiByte codebase, closing years of accumulated upstream work in a single release. It brought Taproot, Schnorr signatures, AssumeUTXO (which cuts initial blockchain sync from many hours down to minutes), descriptor wallets, and hardened peer-to-peer security. The stable follow-up, v8.26.1, arrived on October 30, 2025 with full Taproot activation support.

The project's flagship new feature is DigiDollar, a USD-denominated asset built directly into DigiByte Core rather than layered on top as a smart contract. It works through over-collateralized DGB vaults with dynamic collateral adjustments, priced by a 7-of-35 oracle quorum that publishes DGB/USD data, and holds no custodial reserves. The mainnet code shipped in DigiByte Core v9.26.2 on June 30, 2026, with maintenance releases following through early July 2026.

Importantly, releasing the software does not switch DigiDollar on. It activates through BIP9 miner signaling on deployment bit 23, which requires 70% of blocks in a signaling period (28,224 out of 40,320) inside a window running from June 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027, and it cannot activate below block 23,627,520. Miners met that threshold and DigiDollar activated on the DigiByte mainnet on July 17, 2026. Early usage has been small: shortly after activation the network showed roughly $20,000 of DUSD outstanding across fewer than a hundred vaults, backed at well over 300 percent collateral.

Beyond these releases, DigiByte continues to be developed by a decentralized community of volunteer contributors with no company, foundation, or CEO directing the roadmap, and the project maintains its focus on being a fast, secure, and genuinely decentralized cryptocurrency.