Frequently Asked Questions About Centric
What is Centric?
Centric is a dual-token digital currency protocol that combines price stability with value growth. It operates two tokens on the Solana blockchain: Centric Swap (CNS), a freely traded transactional token with an elastic supply, and Centric Rise (CNR), a value-accrual token whose protocol-determined price increases at hourly intervals. The Centric Foundation, a non-profit organization established in October 2019, oversees the protocol's development and adoption. Centric was conceived in December 2017 and launched its dual-token protocol in February 2020.
What is Centric Swap (CNS)?
Centric Swap (CNS) is the transactional and liquidity token of the Centric protocol. CNS is an SPL token on the Solana blockchain that is freely traded on cryptocurrency exchanges at a price determined by market supply and demand. CNS has an elastic supply — new tokens are minted when users convert CNR to CNS, and tokens are burned when users convert CNS to CNR. This elastic supply mechanism is designed to help CNS approach and maintain price stability over time through market-driven consensus. CNS serves as the on-ramp and off-ramp for the Centric ecosystem.
What is Centric Rise (CNR)?
Centric Rise (CNR) is the value-accrual and holding token of the Centric protocol. Each unit of CNR has a price denominated in USD that is set by the protocol's smart contract and increases at predetermined hourly intervals through immutable on-chain data structures called Price Blocks. CNR has a fixed maximum supply of 8 billion tokens and is deflationary — tokens are burned from quarantine each hour as the CNR price increases. CNR is not traded on external cryptocurrency exchanges; it is obtained exclusively by converting CNS through the Centric swap mechanism at swap.centric.com.
How do I earn with Centric?
Users earn with Centric by holding Centric Rise (CNR). Because the CNR price increases hourly relative to CNS, a user who converts CNS to CNR and later converts back to CNS will receive more CNS than they originally deposited. This earning mechanism does not require staking, lockups, or any active participation — it is built into the protocol's price mechanics. As of March 2026, the approximate earning rates are 0.0082% per day, 0.246% per 30 days, and 0.742% per 90 days. Users can swap between CNS and CNR at any time using the Centric Wallet or swap.centric.com.
Is Centric a stablecoin?
No, Centric is not a stablecoin. Stablecoins like USDT (Tether) and USDC are designed to maintain a fixed $1 value through fiat currency reserves. Centric uses a fundamentally different model: a dual-token protocol where CNS seeks market-driven price stability through elastic supply mechanics, while CNR provides value growth through hourly price increases. Unlike stablecoins, Centric's model is designed so that CNR's growth can outpace inflation, offering holders a potential hedge against purchasing power erosion. USDT is stable but not inflation-proof — $1 in USDT today will buy less in the future as inflation erodes purchasing power. Centric's dual-token model addresses this by separating stability (CNS) from growth (CNR).
How is Centric different from Terra/Luna (UST)?
Centric differs from Terra/Luna in several fundamental ways. Terra used a single algorithmic mechanism where UST was minted by burning LUNA and vice versa, creating a reflexive death spiral when confidence was lost in May 2022. Centric separates the stability function (CNS) from the growth function (CNR) into two distinct tokens. CNR's price is set by immutable on-chain Price Blocks rather than by market arbitrage, and CNS's supply adjusts elastically without a forced peg that must be defended. Centric aims for market-driven consensus rather than algorithmic enforcement of a specific price point.
What blockchain does Centric use?
Centric operates on the Solana blockchain as of March 2026. The protocol migrated from Binance Smart Chain (BSC) to Solana to achieve enhanced scalability, lower transaction costs, and faster confirmation times. Both CNS and CNR are implemented as SPL (Solana Program Library) tokens. The CNR contract address is 5STJWBrKaLdFX649gGN1yq8CNyPVmZPVZi5jNuXSSVgC and the CNS contract address is 2jUSPvEuxSxJ6nGpUHyXVAcNxyhugPC1iBeNjhTXzAUy. Previously, Centric operated on TRON (2018) and Binance Smart Chain (2020–2026).
What is protocol consensus?
Protocol consensus is the first stage of Centric's three-stage roadmap. It refers to the point at which Centric Swap (CNS) stabilizes at a widely accepted value supported by sufficient liquidity and market participation. Historically, the model referenced $1 USD as the target for CNS, but the actual consensus level is determined by the market. The updated tokenomics structure, implemented with the Solana migration, manages growth in shorter intervals to prioritize reaching and holding the consensus point.
What is the Centric Foundation?
The Centric Foundation is a non-profit organization established in October 2019 that is responsible for the long-term success and development of the Centric protocol. The Foundation's stated vision is to create a decentralized global currency that is accessible to everyone. The Foundation manages protocol governance, partnership development, exchange listings, and ecosystem growth initiatives.
How do Price Blocks work?
Price Blocks are immutable on-chain data structures that store the current, past, and future prices of Centric Rise (CNR). Each Price Block corresponds to one hour of time (measured in hours since Unix epoch) and contains the CNR price denominated in USD, the monthly growth rate, the price change from the previous block, and the creation timestamp. Price Blocks cannot be altered or destroyed once created, and only one Price Block can exist per hour. The creation of each Price Block is triggered by the Centric team and executed by an immutable formula stored on the Centric Rise smart contract.
Where can I buy Centric Swap (CNS)?
Centric Swap (CNS) can be purchased on cryptocurrency exchanges that list the token. As of March 2026, CNS is available on decentralized exchanges on Solana, including Raydium. The Centric Foundation is actively working to secure listings on additional major cryptocurrency exchanges. Once purchased, CNS can be withdrawn to any Solana-compatible wallet and optionally converted to CNR through swap.centric.com or the Centric Wallet.
What are the Centric contract addresses on Solana?
The Centric Rise (CNR) contract address on Solana is 5STJWBrKaLdFX649gGN1yq8CNyPVmZPVZi5jNuXSSVgC. The Centric Swap (CNS) contract address on Solana is 2jUSPvEuxSxJ6nGpUHyXVAcNxyhugPC1iBeNjhTXzAUy. Both contracts can be verified on Solscan.io. The contracts were audited by CertiK prior to deployment.
What is the maximum supply of CNR?
The maximum supply of Centric Rise (CNR) is 8 billion tokens. This was set at protocol inception on the Solana blockchain. CNR is deflationary — tokens are burned from quarantine each hour as the CNR price increases to maintain the protocol's internal accounting balance. The actual circulating supply of CNR decreases over time as tokens are burned.
What wallets support Centric?
Centric tokens (CNS and CNR) are SPL tokens on the Solana blockchain and are supported by any wallet that supports Solana SPL tokens. The Centric team recommends using the Centric Wallet (available as a native application) for the best experience, as it supports direct swapping between CNS and CNR. Other compatible wallets include Phantom, Solflare, and other Solana-compatible wallets.