KYVE is the native token of KYVE Network. Its role is not simply to serve as payment for data files: holders can stake it to help secure the network's two layers and can participate in governance; holders who do not operate validator nodes themselves can participate in the network-security mechanism through delegation.

Ways of participating in KYVE correspond to the network's two layers. The official documentation distinguishes between operating a KYVE chain node and serving as a validator at the protocol layer: the former supports operation of the KYVE chain itself, while the latter performs validation work around data rollups. Staking KYVE provides economic support for decentralization and security at both layers. The appropriate participation method depends on whether a holder can operate node or validation services.

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Q: What is KYVE Network used for?

KYVE Network provides decentralized data-rollup services for blockchains and applications: network participants validate and archive specified data, allowing later users to access that processed data. It is not intended to replace the consensus of the underlying chain. Instead, it aims to keep builders from each having to repeatedly maintain, validate, and organize the same historical or synchronized data. The official site calls this model Data Rollups-as-a-Service.

Q: What are staking and delegation?

Staking means committing KYVE to the security mechanism under network rules. Delegation lets holders who do not directly assume node or validation responsibilities delegate their staking weight to a participant. Both relate to network security, but they differ in who actually performs node or protocol-validation work. Delegating does not mean that the delegator operates validation services personally; participants should also understand the selected service provider and network rules.

Q: Does KYVE support governance?

KYVE holders can use governance to express their views on the network's direction. Governance and staking are presented by the official documentation as parallel participation paths for token holders: staking focuses on providing security support for the two network layers, while governance focuses on participating in network decisions. Neither should be understood as a guarantee of a fixed return or a particular outcome.

Rank 1860

$0.0016011

-$0.0001288(-7.45%)

Market Cap

$2.04M

24h High

$0.0017500

24h Low

$0.0016018

24h Turnover

$629.36

Total Supply

1.00B

Market Sentiment

Neutral

KYVE Network (KYVE) Price Performance

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KYVE Network (KYVE) has a Last Price of $0.0016011, with a 24h change of -7.45%. The 24h low is $0.0016018, the 24h high is $0.0017500, and the 24h turnover is $629.36. The current market cap is approximately $2.04M, ranking 1860 by market cap and accounting for 0.000032% of the total crypto market cap. The All-Time High is $0.1742700 (⁦2024-01-27⁩), with a change from the All-Time High of -99.08%.

7 Days
-3.00%
Low
$0.0016018
High
$0.0018506
30 Days
-27.83%
Low
$0.0015800
High
$0.0028710
90 Days
-57.80%
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$0.0014042
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$0.0046800
1 Year
-71.43%
Low
$0.0007377
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$0.0097170

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Yesterday: 51; Normal
Last Week: 53; Normal
Last Month: 71; Greed

The Fear & Greed Index is currently 54/100, in the Normal zone; change from yesterday: +3, from last week: +1, and from last month: -17. Lower values indicate more fearful sentiment, while higher values indicate more greedy sentiment. This does not represent price change.

Why Did KYVE Network (KYVE) Fall in the Last 24 Hours?

KYVE Network has a market capitalization of about $1.763 million, a relatively small scale with limited liquidity, so even a small number of orders may have a substantial price impact. The one-hour candlestick at 09:00 UTC on 2026-10-24 recorded a volume of just 27,243 units and a price range of about 0.44%; this quiet interval does not represent the entire report window. The ratio of buy to sell orders in the top five order-book levels was 2.57, but buy orders were concentrated at 0.0016659 and sell orders at 0.0018757. This indicates large orders on both sides; the advantage in one side's displayed volume does not by itself amount to sustained buying pressure. Technical indicators were mixed: RSI was neutral, MACD showed no crossover, and ADX was below 20 across timeframes, indicating weak trend strength. Moving averages were bullish on the shorter timeframe and bearish on longer ones, with no consistent directional signal. Thus, limited liquidity and a shallow order book can amplify short-term fluctuations, but these indicators do not establish a single direction or attribute the movement to a specific event.

About KYVE Network (KYVE)

KYVE is a decentralized archival network that reconstitutes data streams as permanent resources. Any generated data stream — for example, a sequence of blocks from a blockchain — is standardized, proven valid, and stored permanently. By leveraging Arweave, KYVE secures the scalability, immutability, and availability of these resources over time.The KYVE ProtocolKYVE’s architecture is fully decentralized and features two main components. The first is an autonomous governance system that handles “breaches of contract”. Governance functionality is enabled by way of staking and slashing $KYVE, ensuring participants behave in harmony with the network’s objectives. The second is a computational layer that allows for participants to run customizable nodes. In exchange for $KYVE, nodes run various tasks. Inheriting from core KYVE logic, these nodes validate, standardize, and archive data streams.KYVE TokenTo the community, KYVE the $KYVE token. This token decentralized governance enables within the protocol. Distributed to successful network participants, $KYVE serves as a reward for objectives met.

Use Cases and Features

KYVE Network is a decentralized data network for blockchain data, providing services for archiving, validating, and accessing data. Validators and other participants work together to process data, while KYVE is used for staking, delegation, and governance. Users can support network participants through delegation; developers and node operators can use its data tools to access verified historical data.

Supply and Issuance Mechanism

KYVE is the native token of KYVE Network. It is mainly used for staking and delegation across two network layers to support participants in maintaining network security. It is also used for governance, allowing holders to take part in decisions about the network's future direction.

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