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What is Diamond (DMD)?

This article covers the DMD Diamond blockchain (ticker DMD, official site bit.diamonds). It is unrelated to the gemstone, to the "77 Diamonds" jewelry company, to the TON emoji token using the ticker $DIAMOND, and to the "Diamond Coin"/"Diamond Fund" products flagged by the Hong Kong SFC.

Diamond (DMD) is a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) cryptocurrency designed to be a medium of exchange. The project markets itself as "scarce, secure and decentralized" and positions DMD as a store of value; these are the project's own claims, not independently verified outcomes. It is a decentralized, open-source cryptocurrency that runs on an EVM-compatible Layer-1 chain secured by Honey Badger BFT (HBBFT) combined with POSDAO. Launched in 2013, it focuses on being a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to Proof-of-Work coins. 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.

The project reports a code audit of its claiming and DAO contracts in November 2024 and of its core contracts in December 2024.

Who created Diamond (DMD)?

DMD Diamond is community-driven, with no corporation behind it; the current development team consists of community enthusiasts. Blockchain visionary Helmut Siedl served as a keynote speaker 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?

DMD uses Honey Badger BFT (HBBFT) for consensus together with POSDAO, a dPoS-like mechanic that rotates validator nodes and distributes rewards. Validators stake DMD, with a 50,000 DMD maximum staking ceiling to prevent concentration of power. The design provides instant finality and no orphan blocks, and block rewards are shared among validators and the holders staking on top of them. This process is designed to be energy-efficient. Once a block is validated and added to the chain by a staker, the transactions within it are considered confirmed. The blockchain maintains a transparent ledger of all DMD transactions.

DMD v3 to v4 migration

Holders who held DMD on the old chain at the 6 October 2025 snapshot can claim the new v4 coins at a 1:1 ratio; activity after the snapshot does not affect new holdings. Deposits and withdrawals on exchanges listing DMD were paused on 4 October 2025, and the network startup phase ran from 7–13 October 2025.

What makes Diamond (DMD) unique and valuable

Diamond's value proposition is built on several foundational principles established at its inception. As a 2013 launch, Diamond was among the first cryptocurrencies to implement and advocate for Proof-of-Stake, promoting energy efficiency long before it became a mainstream concern in the crypto space. With a maximum supply of 4.38 million DMD, the project enforces digital scarcity. All 4,380,000 DMD were issued at the genesis block, and no new coins can be mined or minted. Block rewards are distributed among validators and the coin holders who stake on top of them, and the project also recycles abandoned coins back into circulation. 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 includes an on-chain governance DAO, a module for transparent voting on system changes, upgrades, proposals and development funding, which moves the project toward fully decentralized governance.

According to the project, DMD v4 offers dynamic blocktimes, instant finality, censorship resistance, on-chain random numbers and front-running prevention.

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 and deflationary reward structure, 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, with commonly referenced pairs including DMD/BTC, DMD/ETH and DMD/USDT. Check that a venue lists DMD and review its fees, liquidity and custody arrangements before trading.

Note: the Hong Kong SFC has warned that products named "Diamond Coin" and "Diamond Fund" are suspicious investment products; readers should verify that any offering they encounter is the DMD described here.

Risks and uncertainties

DMD's price is subject to market volatility, and the value of holdings can rise or fall significantly. Regulatory treatment of cryptocurrencies varies by jurisdiction and may change, affecting access to trading and custody. Technical risks include smart contract vulnerabilities, consensus or network failures, and the challenges of a recently migrated mainnet. The statements above about DMD's positioning and features are the project's own claims and should not be treated as established facts.

This article is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice.