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What is Diamond (DMD)?

This article covers the DMD Diamond blockchain (ticker DMD). It is unrelated to the TON emoji token that also uses the ticker $DIAMOND, and to the "Diamond Coin" and "Diamond Fund" products flagged by the Hong Kong SFC.

Diamond (DMD) is a cryptocurrency designed to be a long-term store of value and a medium of exchange. It is a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency that uses the Honey Badger BFT (HBBFT) cooperative consensus algorithm combined with POSDAO. DMD launched in 2013 and later rebuilt its chain as an EVM-compatible Layer 1 using HBBFT consensus with POSDAO, following a community vote in 2018. The DMD tokenomics feature a capped maximum supply, with a significant portion allocated to staking rewards to secure the network. DMD is used for peer-to-peer transactions, staking to earn rewards, and as a potential store of value within its ecosystem.

Key Specifications & Tokenomics

Diamond (DMD) is an early-generation cryptocurrency that emphasizes security, low energy consumption, and a fair distribution model through its staking mechanism.

Official site: bit.diamonds (also diamonddmd.com) · Whitepaper: github.com/DMDcoin/whitepaper · Explorer: dmd.tokenview.io · X/Twitter: @dmdcoin

Who created Diamond (DMD)?

DMD has no corporate backer; its development is carried out by a community of contributors, with blockchain visionary Helmut Siedl having spoken at the 2024 European Blockchain Convention. The project launched in 2013, positioning itself early in the cryptocurrency landscape as an energy-efficient alternative to Bitcoin. The development and governance of the Diamond protocol have been maintained by its community and a group of core contributors over the years. This decentralized approach to development aligns with the project's ethos of creating a sustainable and community-driven digital asset, free from centralized control or corporate influence.

How does Diamond (DMD) work?

Diamond operates on its own blockchain using the Honey Badger BFT (HBBFT) cooperative consensus algorithm combined with POSDAO. This system is central to its functionality and security. Diamond's network is secured by validators who stake their DMD holdings. The validation system rotates validators and caps each stake at 50,000 DMD, so no single participant can accumulate outsized influence over the network. Users can participate in network validation by locking up their DMD tokens in a wallet. In return for securing the network and processing transactions, stakers earn DMD as block rewards. This process is designed to be energy-efficient. Once a block is validated and added to the chain, the transactions within it are considered confirmed. The blockchain maintains a transparent ledger of all DMD transactions.

DMD migrated from its v3 chain to DMD v4. A snapshot was taken on 6 October 2025; only balances held at that time can be claimed 1:1 on the new chain, and deposits and withdrawals on listing exchanges were paused on 4 October 2025. The claiming and DAO contracts were audited in November 2024 and the core contracts in December 2024, ahead of an open beta testnet that ran from January to September 2025.

DMD is an EVM-compatible Layer 1, so smart contracts and dApps can be migrated across chains.

What makes Diamond (DMD) unique and valuable

Diamond's value proposition is built on several foundational principles established at its inception. With a maximum supply of 4.38 million DMD, the project enforces digital scarcity. All 4.38 million DMD were issued at the genesis block; no additional coins can be mined or minted, so the supply is fixed. Staking rewards are distributed from the existing supply rather than from new issuance. The project's branding as "digital gold" and its economic model aim to position DMD as a reliable long-term asset for wealth preservation, similar to Bitcoin's narrative but with a PoS twist. The lack of a central corporate entity and reliance on community contributions fosters a decentralized development path, which can be appealing to proponents of censorship-resistant money. DMD v4 introduced an on-chain governance DAO, through which holders vote on system changes, upgrades, funding proposals and future development.

What is Diamond (DMD) used for?

The primary utility of DMD revolves around its core functions as a cryptocurrency. DMD can be sent and received globally as a medium of exchange, with transactions settled on its decentralized blockchain. Holding and staking DMD is the main way users participate in network security. This activity generates passive income in the form of additional DMD tokens, incentivizing long-term holding. Due to its capped supply, some holders view DMD as a digital asset for preserving purchasing power over time, akin to a savings technology.

How to buy DMD Coin?

DMD trades on a number of exchanges; check the project's official channels for current listings before trading.

Like any cryptocurrency, DMD carries risks. Its price can be volatile, and regulatory policy in different jurisdictions may affect how and where it can be traded. Technical risks also exist, including smart contract vulnerabilities and the challenges of migrating to a new chain. This article is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice.