What XPR Network does

XPR Network is a layer-one proof-of-stake blockchain operated by Metallicus, Inc., a privately held US corporation founded in 2020 (previously known as Proton). The protocol leverages WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts to deliver zero gas fees, near-instant transaction settlement, and an on-chain @username identity system. Its core technical differentiator is a CPU/NET/RAM resource model combined with a TypeScript-based smart contract SDK, which removes the requirement for developers to learn new languages such as Solidity, and a Proton Signing Request standard for secure off-chain transaction signing.

The company serves three primary segments: developers building tokens, NFTs, exchanges, lending markets, DeFi applications, and digital identity systems; enterprise businesses seeking fast, low-cost infrastructure for cross-border payments, supply chain tracking, and asset tokenization; and DeFi users. Distribution is entirely self-serve through the WebAuth wallet (iOS, Android, web), the Metal X decentralized exchange, and developer-facing SDKs and documentation. The ecosystem also includes a Metal Pay fiat on-ramp integration, the WooKey WooCommerce payment plugin, a MetalX Bridge to other chains, and a block explorer.

XPR Network does not charge gas fees to end users; instead, block producers are compensated in XPR. No direct pricing models, revenue figures, funding rounds, or headcount are disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led, product-led, and API-first, supported by GitHub, Telegram, X (Twitter), developer documentation, and a newsletter. Operating geographies include the USA, Australia, and New Zealand, with global self-serve distribution via app stores.

Name

XPR Network

Legal name

Metallicus, Inc.

Website

https://xprnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

XPR Network is a layer-one proof-of-stake blockchain developed by Metallicus, Inc., offering zero gas fees and TypeScript smart contracts. It serves developers building dApps, enterprises seeking compliant blockchain infrastructure, and DeFi users through its WebAuth wallet and Metal X DEX.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Layer-1 (L1) Network Validators & Node Operators (FSADAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

MEV & Transaction Supply Chain Tooling (bundlers, private mempools, builders) (FSAPABAL), Compliance Identity & KYC/KYB for Wallets (on-chain identity, reusable KYC, travel rule tooling) (FSAPACAL)

Keywords

• Layer one blockchain
• Smart contract platform
• Decentralized exchange
• Crypto wallet software
• Proof of stake protocol

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

XPR Network operates a layer one proof-of-stake blockchain leveraging WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts for high-performant, scalable computation. It offers zero gas fees, instant transactions, @usernames for on-chain identity, and a full ecosystem including the WebAuth wallet, Metal X decentralized exchange, developer SDKs, and a WooCommerce payment plugin (WooKey).

Product overview

XPR Network is a unified platform consisting of a layer one proof-of-stake blockchain with WASM smart contracts, combined with the WebAuth wallet for end-users, the Metal X decentralized exchange for trading, and developer SDKs (Web SDK and Smart Contract SDK) for building dApps. The ecosystem includes a block explorer, WooKey WooCommerce plugin for e-commerce, and operates without gas fees. Users access the network through WebAuth wallet, developers build using TypeScript SDKs, and traders use Metal X for DEX services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WebAuth: The XPR Network Wallet - a secure, user-friendly blockchain wallet using advanced biometrics for transaction authentication.
• Metal X
• Proton

Products and services

• XPR Network A layer one proof-of-stake blockchain leveraging WebAssembly (WASM) smart contracts enabling high-performant, scalable and sustainable computation with zero gas fees, instant transactions, @usernames, and on-chain identity. Used by developers to build tokens, NFTs, exchanges, lending markets, and decentralized applications.
• WebAuth XPR Network's official wallet application enabling secure, user-friendly blockchain interactions using biometric authentication for transaction signing. Available on iOS, Android, and as a web application for individual users and developers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30ms maximum CPU time per contract action
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WooKey (WooCommerce)coreTechnology or IntegrationWooKey is a WooCommerce plugin that integrates XPR Network with WordPress e-commerce sites, enabling merchants to accept payments on the blockchain.
• Metal PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMetal Pay provides fiat on-ramp services for XPR Network, enabling direct fiat deposits to the blockchain through their platform.
• WebAuthcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebAuth is XPR Network's native wallet providing secure, user-friendly blockchain interactions with biometric authentication.
• Metal XcoreTechnology or IntegrationMetal X is the decentralized exchange and swap platform built on XPR Network, offering advanced trading features.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avalanche: Avalanche is a Layer-1 PoS platform built for DeFi, enterprise applications, and custom subnets with low fees and fast finality. It competes with XPR Network for the same developer and enterprise use cases including tokenized assets and payments.
• Celo: Celo is a mobile-first, carbon-negative Layer-1 PoS chain focused on payments, real-world assets, and emerging-market financial inclusion with ultra-low fees. Its payments-and-inclusion positioning closely mirrors XPR Network's stated focus on cross-border payments and fiat on-ramps.
• Cardano: Cardano is a Layer-1 PoS blockchain with a research-driven approach, emphasizing formal methods, sustainability, and a developer-friendly functional programming model. It is comparable to XPR Network as a PoS L1 pursuing payments, DeFi, and identity use cases.
• Fantom: Fantom is a Layer-1 PoS blockchain targeting DeFi and enterprise use cases with low fees and fast finality. It is directly comparable to XPR Network as a smaller alternative-L1 competing on cost and speed for similar developer segments.
• Algorand: Algorand is a Layer-1 PoS blockchain focused on instant transactions, low fees, and enterprise/financial-services use cases including tokenization. It competes with XPR Network for the same institutional and payments-oriented developer audience.
• NEAR Protocol: NEAR Protocol is a Layer-1 PoS blockchain using WebAssembly smart contracts with a focus on developer-friendly tooling and low fees. It is the closest direct peer to XPR Network, sharing both the WASM execution environment and the developer-experience positioning, though NEAR operates at materially larger scale.
• Tezos: Tezos is a Layer-1 PoS blockchain with formal-verification capabilities, on-chain governance, and a strong focus on tokenized assets and NFTs. It overlaps with XPR Network in the regulated, institutional-leaning L1 niche and competes for similar enterprise developer use cases.
• Solana: Solana is a high-throughput Layer-1 PoS blockchain emphasizing speed and low transaction costs for DeFi, payments, and consumer applications. It competes with XPR Network in the same "fast, cheap L1" category and offers comparable use cases including DeFi, payments, and tokenization.
• Cosmos (Hub / IBC ecosystem): Cosmos is a Layer-1 ecosystem of interoperable PoS chains built on Tendermint/WASM. It competes with XPR Network for application-specific chain developers and offers comparable WASM-based smart contract execution with a more mature interoperability stack.

Broad incumbents

• Polygon: Polygon offers a broad suite of Ethereum-scaling Layer-2 and sidechain infrastructure serving payments, DeFi, and enterprise tokenization at low cost. As a much larger incumbent with deeper ecosystem gravity, it competes with XPR Network for the same payments and Web3 developer mindshare.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/XPRNetwork
• GitHubgithub.com/XPRNetwork
• YouTubevimeo.com/metallicus
• Facebookfacebook.com/XPRNetworkOfficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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