# Centric
> Centric is a dual-token digital currency protocol on the Solana blockchain that combines price stability with value growth through Centric Swap (CNS) and Centric Rise (CNR).

## About
Centric operates two tokens: 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.

## Key Facts
- Blockchain: Solana (migrated from Binance Smart Chain in March 2026)
- CNS Contract: 2jUSPvEuxSxJ6nGpUHyXVAcNxyhugPC1iBeNjhTXzAUy
- CNR Contract: 5STJWBrKaLdFX649gGN1yq8CNyPVmZPVZi5jNuXSSVgC
- CNR Max Supply: 8 billion (deflationary)
- CNS Supply: Elastic (minted/burned on demand)
- Security Audit: CertiK (2025)
- Founded: December 2017
- Foundation Established: October 2019

## Links
- Homepage: https://www.centric.com
- Whitepaper: https://www.centric.com/whitepaper
- What is Centric?: https://www.centric.com/what-is-centric
- Roadmap: https://www.centric.com/roadmap
- FAQ: https://www.centric.com/faq
- Blog: https://www.centric.com/blogs
- About: https://www.centric.com/about
- Swap Tool: https://swap.centric.com
- Migration Tool: https://migrate.centric.com
- Key Metrics: https://www.centric.com/metrics

## How Centric Works
Centric uses a dual-token model where CNS is traded on exchanges at market price, while CNR's price increases hourly via immutable on-chain Price Blocks. Users can convert between CNS and CNR at any time using Centric tools; when CNS is converted to CNR, CNS is burned and CNR is released from quarantine, and when CNR is converted to CNS, CNR is quarantined and new CNS is minted. This mechanism is designed so that CNS approaches a market-driven stable value while CNR captures long-term ecosystem growth.

## Three-Stage Roadmap
1. Protocol Consensus: CNS stabilizes at a market-accepted value supported by sufficient liquidity and participation.
2. Intelligent Growth: CNR becomes the primary vehicle for ecosystem expansion with growth parameters tuned using data and economic conditions.
3. Real-World Utility: CNS functions as a stable digital currency for everyday transactions, business use, and institutional adoption.