What DLT does

DLT (Distributed Ledger Technologies Inc.), operating as SkyKnet, is a private US-incorporated enterprise blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2020. It has built an eight-product platform-plus-modules suite anchored by Knexcoin, a layer 1 blockchain using a novel proof-of-bandwidth consensus mechanism, and supplemented by Ayedex (a decentralized exchange), KnexMail (Web3 messaging), Lumero (an elastic bearer instrument on a block-lattice DAG), KnexPay (point-of-sale payment infrastructure), Alieux (a Web3 wallet), and supporting block explorers Superknet and UntraceableX. Technical differentiators include post-quantum cryptography on the NEX settlement chain, hex-based identity routing, and a PAU governance protocol employing quadratic voting, with the Los Elijo sovereign smart city project positioned as the flagship civic deployment.

The company targets four institutional verticals — financial institutions, government and defense agencies, Fortune 500 multinationals, and payment networks — through an enterprise field-sales motion gated by a "Request Consultation" funnel, with no public pricing disclosed. Its stated revenue streams combine subscription infrastructure services, transaction fees from exchange and POS operations, and platform licensing. However, the firm reports only 1-10 employees, has no disclosed funding rounds, no named customers, no partnerships, no management team information, and no revenue figures, indicating it remains at a pre-commercial stage despite institutional-grade positioning.

Name

DLT

Legal name

Distributed Ledger Technologies Inc.

Website

https://distributedledgertechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DLT (Distributed Ledger Technologies Inc.), operating as SkyKnet, is a US private company building an eight-product enterprise blockchain suite led by the Knexcoin proof-of-bandwidth layer 1, targeting financial institutions, government and defense, global enterprises, and payment networks through consultation-based enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Blockchain Infrastructure

NAICS

Software Publishers (51321), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Contract Developer Platforms & Tooling (SDKs, APIs, frameworks, indexing) (FSAPAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance) (FSAPAIAC), Tokenized Securities & Capital Markets Infrastructure (equities, bonds, funds, ATS/MTF connectivity) (FSAPAIAD), Digital Asset Custody & Wallet Infrastructure for Institutions (MPC/HSM, key mgmt, policy controls) (FSAPAIAE)

Keywords

• Enterprise blockchain infrastructure
• Layer 1 blockchain networks
• Decentralized exchange platforms
• Digital asset payment infrastructure
• Web3 messaging protocols

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blockchain Infrastructure Services: Providing enterprise blockchain infrastructure solutions including Knexcoin layer 1 network, NEX settlement chain, and validator infrastructure to financial institutions and enterprises.
2. DeFi Exchange Fees: Transaction fees from Ayedex decentralized exchange operations including trading fees and order matching.
3. Payment Processing: KnexPay point-of-sale infrastructure generating revenue through instant settlement and multi-currency support for merchants.
4. Platform Licensing: Licensing of enterprise-grade blockchain platforms and protocols (KnexMail, Alieux, Superknet) to institutional clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DLT (operating as SkyKnet) sells enterprise blockchain infrastructure built on a proprietary proof-of-bandwidth layer 1 network. Its commercial portfolio comprises eight decentralized applications: Knexcoin (layer 1 blockchain), Ayedex (decentralized exchange), KnexPay (point-of-sale payment infrastructure), KnexMail (Web3 messaging), Lumero (elastic bearer instrument), Alieux (Web3 wallet), Superknet (block explorer), and UntraceableX (post-quantum settlement chain explorer). Offerings are sold primarily to financial institutions, government and defense agencies, global enterprises, and payment networks through consultation-based enterprise sales.

Product overview

DLT operates as SkyKnet, providing a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on enterprise blockchain infrastructure for the digital asset economy. The core product portfolio includes Knexcoin as the foundational layer 1 blockchain with proof-of-bandwidth consensus, complemented by the Ayedex decentralized exchange, KnexMail Web3 messaging protocol, Lumero elastic currency instrument, KnexPay point-of-sale payment infrastructure, and Alieux Web3 wallet. Supporting sub-products include Superknet (block explorer/dashboard) and UntraceableX (post-quantum block explorer).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knexcoin Layer 1 blockchain with a proof-of-bandwidth consensus mechanism that rewards network infrastructure contribution; intended for institutional and enterprise deployment on the SkyKnet platform.
• UntraceableX Post-quantum block explorer for the NEX settlement chain providing real-time blocks, transactions, mining statistics, and a pqBITCOIN reserve proof dashboard for institutional users.
• Ayedex High-performance decentralized exchange for digital assets enabling peer-to-peer trading with real-time analytics and optimized order matching; targeted at institutional and professional traders.
• KnexMail Decentralized Web3 messaging protocol with hex-based identity routing that provides secure, censorship-resistant communication for the distributed web; intended for enterprises and developers needing tamper-resistant messaging.
• Lumero Elastic bearer instrument engineered for global financial markets, built on block-lattice DAG architecture with sub-second finality and Open Representative Voting consensus; designed to permeate global financial markets.
• Superknet Block explorer and network dashboard for the Knexcoin blockchain providing real-time transaction monitoring, account management, and validator statistics.
• KnexPay Point-of-sale payment infrastructure for digital assets offering merchant-ready checkout with instant settlement and multi-currency support; targeted at merchants and payment service providers.
• Alieux Multi-faceted Web3 wallet designed for browser-capable app extensions, featuring encrypted end-to-end messaging protocol; intended for end-users and developers in the DLT ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700k TPS throughput on proof-of-bandwidth network
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kadena: Enterprise L1 blockchain (Chainweb) marketed to financial institutions with high throughput and scalability claims. Comparable to DLT in pitch to banks and in offering a permissioned-style architecture for institutional clients.
• Hedera: Public, enterprise-focused L1 with hashgraph consensus targeting financial institutions, government, and enterprises. Closely comparable to Knexcoin in target customer (banks, DoD-adjacent, payment networks) and architectural ambition (high TPS, governance tokens).
• Fireblocks: Institutional digital-asset custody, wallet infrastructure, and settlement network for banks and asset managers. Comparable to DLT's Alieux wallet and NEX settlement chain positioning for institutional digital-asset infrastructure.
• Paxos: Regulated blockchain infrastructure platform for tokenization, custody, and settlement serving banks and enterprises. Comparable to DLT's RWA tokenization and settlement-chain positioning with similar institutional GTM.
• Quant Network: Enterprise blockchain interoperability layer connecting distributed ledgers for banks and payment networks (Overledger). Comparable in targeting central banks, payment systems, and regulated institutions with blockchain infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Polygon Labs: Major L1/L2 blockchain infrastructure provider with enterprise and government pilots. Comparable in offering a multi-product ecosystem (chain, payments, identity) and pitching institutional-grade throughput.
• R3: Established enterprise blockchain consortium (Corda) selling permissioned infrastructure to global banks and regulators. Comparable customer base (Tier 1 banks, capital markets) and same permissioned-network pitch as DLT, but with a far larger installed base.
• Consensys: Largest Ethereum-focused enterprise infrastructure and tooling provider (Infura, MetaMask, Linea). Comparable in selling blockchain node infrastructure, developer tooling, and enterprise wallet products to financial institutions and governments.
• Ripple: Enterprise blockchain for cross-border payments and settlement targeting banks and payment providers (XRP Ledger, RippleNet). Direct overlap with DLT's payment-network and settlement-chain positioning (NEX).

Emerging players

• Chainalysis: Blockchain analytics, compliance, and monitoring platform serving governments and financial institutions. Comparable in selling into the same government/defense and financial-institution verticals, with overlapping compliance-and-monitoring product surface area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

Frequently asked questions about DLT