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Network Core-1 · XPRT · Applications

Open infrastructure.
Built to persist.

Core-1 launched in 2021 as Persistence's proof-of-stake network. XPRT powers staking, governance and network fees. Persistence DEX and BridgeKitty extend the ecosystem into trading and Bitcoin interoperability.

01 Systems

Network and
products.

Core-1 launched in 2021. The DEX launched as Dexter in 2023. Persistence V2 launched in 2025 and transitioned into BridgeKitty in 2026.

01Mainnet since 30 March 2021

Core-1

Persistence’s proof-of-stake mainnet. XPRT is used for staking, governance, network fees and transfers.

Open explorer
02Launched as Dexter in March 2023

Persistence DEX

An on-chain exchange on Core-1. Dexter became Persistence DEX in June 2024.

Open DEX
03BridgeKitty since March 2026

BridgeKitty

A route-comparison product for cross-chain Bitcoin assets and stablecoins. Persistence V2 transitioned into BridgeKitty in March 2026.

Open BridgeKitty

02 Access

Direct links.
Go to the source.

Open the application, chain explorer, staking, BridgeKitty, documentation and community support.

03 XPRT

Secure. Govern.
Transact.

XPRT secures Core-1 through proof of stake, governs protocol decisions and pays transaction fees.

01Secure

Validators and delegators participate in network security.

02Govern

Governance covers parameters, upgrades and community-pool decisions.

03Transact

XPRT pays fees for network activity and maintained applications.

04 Exchanges & DEX

XPRT
market access.

These are access links, not recommendations. Venue status, liquidity, deposits and withdrawals can change without notice. Verify directly before use.

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05 Since 2019

Building at the
frontier since 2019.

Persistence has kept building through successive waves of emerging technology. Each chapter adds operating knowledge to what we build next.