Crypto.org Chain is a public, open-source and permissionless blockchain - a fully decentralized network with high speed and low fees, designed to be a public good that helps drive mass adoption of blockchain technology through use cases like Payments, DeFi and NFTs. 1. The Chain is built on state-of-the-art blockchain technology and designed to be fault-tolerant 2. Transactions are instant and deterministic, confirmed with minimal fees 3. The Chain is an open-source project and welcomes any validator partners or code contributors 4. Welcoming to and supported by innovative projects, including Payment, DeFi and NFT initiatives.