DELTHIUM — The Blockchain is an open-source, decentralized, payment-first blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK. It is designed as a neutral settlement layer for cross-chain and cross-border value transfer, prioritizing predictability, reliability, and protocol-level security.
Unlike general-purpose blockchains optimized for speculation, DELTHIUM focuses exclusively on payments and settlement. The protocol intentionally avoids unnecessary DeFi, NFT, and experimental features that increase risk and fee volatility.
DELTHIUM uses Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) as a native protocol to enable secure cross-chain asset transfers without custodial bridges or privileged intermediaries.
This architecture enables real cross-border settlement using decentralized infrastructure, including stable assets such as USDT transferred via IBC without mint/burn trust assumptions.
DLTHM is the native gas and settlement token of the DELTHIUM network. Transaction fees are designed to remain predictable and stable under normal usage.
DELTHIUM includes native Token Factory support, allowing permissionless issuance of chain-native assets without custom smart contracts.
DELTHIUM is validator-driven and fully decentralized. There are no admin keys, no privileged relayers, and no centralized control paths. Security derives from protocol design, validator consensus, and IBC guarantees — not trust.
DELTHIUM is open-source software released under the Apache License 2.0. Development is conservative, transparent, and focused on long-term operational reliability rather than rapid feature expansion.