NEM

XEM Launched 2015 source Historical / collapsed

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Launch

Launched in March 2015. secondary source source
NEM (XEM), a blockchain platform launched in March 2015, introduced user-defined tokens, namespaces, and the proof-of-importance algorithm. secondary source source

Founders and creators

The founders of NEM remain largely unknown. secondary source source

Stated purpose

NEM sought to improve on the imperfections found on other chains at the time it launched. secondary source source

Consensus mechanism

Proof of Importance (PoI). secondary source source

Main uses today

User-defined tokens (mosaics), namespaces and multisignature accounts. secondary source source
NEM includes user-defined tokens, known as mosaics, namespaces, and multisignature accounts. secondary source source

Key milestones

In December 2021, NEM underwent the Harlock hard fork, led by a pseudonymous team. secondary source source

Notable events and controversies

In December 2021, NEM underwent the Harlock hard fork, led by a pseudonymous team. secondary source source

Sources & studies

Last checked: 2026-11-04 · Prices, market caps and circulating supply are left out on purpose because they change by the minute. Educational, not financial advice.

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