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View ChartCentric Swap (CNS) is the transactional and liquidity token of the Centric protocol, a dual-token digital currency system designed to address price volatility in cryptocurrencies. Centric operates on the Solana blockchain as of March 2026, having migrated from Binance Smart Chain (BEP20) to achieve enhanced scalability, lower transaction costs, and faster confirmation times. Both CNS and Centric Rise (CNR) are implemented as SPL tokens on Solana. CNS has an elastic supply — new tokens are minted when users convert CNR to CNS, and tokens are burned when users convert CNS to CNR. This mechanism is designed to help CNS approach and maintain price stability over time through market-driven consensus. The Centric protocol was first conceived in December 2017, the Centric Foundation was established in October 2019, and the dual-token protocol launched in February 2020.
The Centric project is led by CEO Joel Clelland and COO Thomas Butcher, also referred to as Tommy Butcher. Sean Mackay, Head of Product at CoinPayments, was quoted in the CoinPayments integration announcement. The Centric Foundation, a non-profit entity established in October 2019, governs the project and works to expand adoption by developing partnerships and supporting innovative projects that contribute to the utility of Centric. A community allegation posted on Reddit approximately six years ago claimed that after the failure or success of UPDC, the entity re-branded to Centric Foundation with a new CEO, Gabriella Davis, and airdropped all previous tokens. This claim is presented as-is from community sources and has not been independently verified.
Centric operates a dual-token model consisting of Centric Rise (CNR) and Centric Swap (CNS). CNR trades at a fixed price determined by the protocol and increases every hour through immutable on-chain data structures called Price Blocks. CNS trades at a price set by market supply and demand. At any point in time, Centric Rise can be redeemed for Centric Swap and vice versa. When a user converts CNS to CNR, the CNR price increases hourly relative to CNS, so converting back to CNS later yields more CNS than originally deposited. This mechanism does not require staking, lockups, or active participation. Economy experts act as oracles to the blockchain and transparently set the price one year in advance. The protocol self-regulates token supply to meet ongoing changes in demand, similar to central bank monetary policy but enforced by a protocol algorithm.
Centric aims to solve what it identifies as the largest obstacle to mass cryptocurrency adoption: price volatility. Unlike stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, which maintain a fixed $1 value through fiat currency reserves, Centric uses a dual-token protocol where CNS seeks market-driven price stability through elastic supply mechanics, while CNR provides value growth through hourly price increases. Unlike Terra/Luna's single algorithmic mechanism, which created a reflexive death spiral when confidence was lost in May 2022, Centric separates the stability function (CNS) from the growth function (CNR) into two distinct tokens. CNR's price is set by immutable on-chain Price Blocks rather than market arbitrage, and CNS's supply adjusts elastically without a forced peg that must be defended. Centric aims for market-driven consensus rather than algorithmic enforcement of a specific price point.
CNS serves as the on-ramp and off-ramp for the Centric ecosystem and is the transactional and liquidity token of the Centric protocol. It is freely traded on cryptocurrency exchanges at a price determined by market supply and demand. CNS has liquidity, acts as a demand indicator, and provides the Centric protocol with transactional compatibility to the existing cryptocurrency ecosystem. One CNS will always convert to CNR at a fixed exchange rate of $1 USD of CNR. Users can swap between CNS and CNR at any time using the Centric Wallet or swap.centric.com. Holding Centric Rise grants a user predetermined hourly earnings on their investment in Centric Swap, ensured by the fact that the value of Centric Rise is constantly increasing in relation to Centric Swap.
Centric has focused on building merchant payment integrations and expanding accessibility. On October 28, 2021, the Centric Foundation announced that CoinPayments now offers merchants the ability to accept payments in Centric Swap (CNS). CoinPayments, founded in 2013, supports e-commerce integrations including Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, OpenCart, and Zen Cart, and has over 2.2 million users across 182 countries. Centric confirmed it will continue developing CENPAY, its own merchant payment solution. NOWPayments provides tools for accepting CNS as payment and donations. Centric Swap (CNS) became available for purchase with credit card on November 15, 2021. Centric also references integrations including Centric Wallet, Centric Explorer, Greenhouse, and Moolahverse. The project follows a 10-year roadmap that includes products, services, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.
CNS is not mined through proof-of-work or traditional mining. Instead, CNS tokens are minted when users convert CNR to CNS and burned when users convert CNS to CNR. This elastic supply mechanism is the protocol's method of regulating token supply. Users can earn by holding CNR: because the CNR price increases hourly relative to CNS, a user who converts CNS to CNR and later converts back to CNS will receive more CNS than they originally deposited. As of March 2026, earning rates are approximately 0.0082% per day, 0.246% per 30 days, and 0.742% per 90 days. This mechanism does not require staking, lockups, or any active participation.
Users should only swap CNS to CNR using swap.centric.com or the Centric Wallet, as explicitly warned in the Centric FAQ. The Centric protocol is described as immutable, censorship-resistant, and independently audited, with CoinMarketCap listing a CertiK Rating of 3.3. Centric SWAP (CNS) has recently migrated from an old contract to a new contract, and users are directed to read the official announcement regarding the migration. CoinMarketCap notes that CNS has undergone a swap and directs users to a new page. Users should verify they are interacting with the correct contract address on Solana and exercise caution during any token migration process.
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As of right now, the live price of Centric Swap (old) (CNS) is $0.000000185530651926957650.061855. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated CNS to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Centric Swap (old) records a 24h trading volume of $0 (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $19.158057K. Its current circulating supply stands at -- out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of Centric Swap (old) (CNS) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (--) to max supply (∞), as well as token unlocks and burn mechanisms; 3) Fundamental developments, such as ecosystem expansion, on-chain activity, and core protocol upgrades; and 4) Derivatives market dynamics, including leverage battles and liquidation cascades in perpetual contracts.
Looking at its historical price performance, Centric Swap (old) (CNS) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $0.018312 on 2020-08-03 03:25, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at $0.0000000502994222010.075029 on 2025-11-09 01:10. Note that historical highs and lows reflect past performance only and do not guarantee future price trends; investment decisions should always align with live market conditions and your personal risk tolerance.
When trading CNS futures on BTCC, technical chart analysis begins with identifying key support and resistance levels on 1D and 4H charts using historical price pivots. Next, apply MA/EMA indicators to gauge trend directions, alongside RSI (values above 70 indicate overbought conditions, while below 30 suggest oversold levels). Always validate breakout signals with the 24h trading volume ($0), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s CNSUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Centric Swap (old), simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the CNSUSDT pair, set your desired leverage and Take-Profit/Stop-Loss levels, and click "Sell/Short". Once the price drops to your target, close your position to lock in profit from the price difference.
Yes. BTCC offers flexible, high-tier leverage options for CNSUSDT perpetual futures, providing up to 500x leverage (maximum leverage limits may vary depending on liquidity). While leverage boosts capital efficiency by allowing you to control larger position sizes with less margin, it also amplifies liquidation risks proportionately. BTCC strongly advises using Stop-Loss orders to strictly manage risk when trading with high leverage.
Beginners and traders testing new strategies can switch to BTCC's "Demo Trading" mode with a single click on the App or Web interface. The demo account comes pre-loaded with risk-free virtual funds (such as 100,000 USDT). Powered by live market prices (current price: $0.000000185530651926957650.061855), you can practice opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for CNSUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Centric Swap (old) (CNS) on BTCC requires just 4 simple steps: 1) Register a BTCC account and complete basic Identity Verification (KYC); 2) Buy USDT using fiat via credit card/express payment, or deposit USDT/BTC directly from an external wallet; 3) Navigate to the Futures section, search for CNSUSDT, and review its live price ($0.000000185530651926957650.061855) and chart; 4) Select your margin mode and leverage, choose "Buy/Long" or "Sell/Short" based on your market outlook, set TP/SL orders, and confirm your trade.
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