Paragon is built on a simple truth: users don’t need another empty chain—they need a better on-ramp to one. We start where adoption actually happens: a production DEX with transparent incentives and real liquidity. As usage compounds, we graduate to Paragon Chain, a modular L1 designed for throughput, safety, and developer speed.
The thesis
Liquidity creates network effects faster than promises. By distributing XPGN to active traders, LPs, and builders on BNB today, we seed a community that’s earned—not advertised. When the time is right, XPGN becomes gas and security on Paragon Chain, and existing liquidity bridges across.
What makes Paragon different
- Liquidity-first rollout. Useful on day one; sustainable by design.
- MoveVM + parallel execution. Safety and speed without EVM baggage.
- Modular feature set. DeFi primitives, RWA registry, AI compute—upgradable without drama.
- Builder-first tooling. CLI, SDKs, templates, faucets, and a transparent roadmap.
- DAO-directed treasury. Grants, POL, and buybacks with on-chain accountability.
Principles
- Community before venture capital
- Utility before hype
- Clarity over complexity
- Credible neutrality
- Upgradable, not unstable
How we get there
- Phase 0 — DEX & Vaults (BNB). Ship, iterate, and distribute XPGN to real users.
- Phase 1 — Public Testnet. Validator incentives, tooling, explorer, and bridges.
- Phase 2 — Mainnet L1. MoveVM core, EVM↔Move bridges, RWA + AI modules, DAO live.