Conflux is a public blockchain whose native currency is CFX. It combines proof-of-work block production with proof-of-stake finality and offers Core Space plus Ethereum-compatible eSpace. CFX balances in those spaces are separate, even though both use the same native currency.
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Conflux
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Conflux is a public blockchain whose native currency is CFX. It combines proof-of-work block production with proof-of-stake finality and offers Core Space plus Ethereum-compatible eSpace. CFX balances in those spaces are separate, even though both use the same native currency.
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What is Conflux?
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How does Conflux work?
Conflux's PoW miners produce blocks organized through its Tree-Graph design, while PoS validators finalize pivot blocks. Core Space and eSpace have separate account states and transaction formats. Ethereum-compatible tools can access eSpace, but that compatibility does not turn eSpace CFX into an Ethereum-mainnet token.
Who created Conflux?
Conflux's own Founders Series identifies Fan Long, Ming Wu and YuanJie Zhang as its founding team. Ming Wu is described there as co-founder and chief technology officer. The technical documentation credits the Conflux Foundation and founding team with underlying network development. Those historical roles do not make one founder the owner of every CFX balance or the sole operator of the network.
What is Conflux used for?
CFX pays transaction fees, supports native PoS staking and is rewarded to PoW miners. Conflux applications can operate in Core Space or eSpace; Core Space also supports contract sponsorship. A sponsored interaction does not mean every CFX transfer or application is universally free.
Where can you buy Conflux?
Check the platform's official CFX market and deposit or withdrawal documentation for current availability and country restrictions. Verify whether it supports Conflux Core Space, eSpace or another representation. The fact that both spaces use CFX does not prove a platform accepts deposits from both.
Conflux exchange reference guides
Before you buy| Exchange | Observed pairs | Catalogue status | Checked (UTC) | Checklist |
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| Kraken | CFXEUR, CFXUSDKraken international public currency spot pairs plus Support full names and public canonical-to-altname metadata; not regional, retail, funding or account eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| KuCoin | CFX-USDTKuCoin global public spot symbols and asset names, not account or withdrawal eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| Gate.io | CFX_ETH, CFX_USDC, CFX_USDTGate global normal spot currency-pair catalogue and embedded full names from api.gateio.ws; premarket excluded; not Gate.US/EU/Dubai, account, region or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| MEXC | CFXUSDC, CFXUSDTMEXC public spot exchange information; API permission is separate from catalogue membership and account access | Reported open | Check route | |
| Bitget | CFXUSDTBitget classic public spot catalogue joined to literal names/symbols from the first ten English price-table pages, each bound to its canonical and successful page-specific hydration query. Bounded name coverage, not all price pages or regional/account, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. Price presence alone is not a listing. | Reported open | Check route | |
| HTX | cfxusdtHTX global public spot symbols plus complete currency full-name settings; explicitly tagged ETPs excluded; API status is not regional/account, retail, contract/network or funding eligibility | Reported open | Check route | |
| BingX | CFX-USDTBingX public spot symbol catalogue joined to exact full names/tickers from forty page-bound English price JSON-LD lists. First page has an explicit root collection URL; later pages require their own collection URL. Bounded name coverage; price presence alone is not a listing. Not derivatives, account, region, contract, funding or withdrawal eligibility. | Reported open | Check route | |
| Upbit | BTC-CFX, KRW-CFX, USDT-CFXUpbit Korea public spot market list; not Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand or account eligibility | Listed; execution unknown | Check route | |
| LBank | cfx_usdtLBank public spot accuracy catalogue joined to literal names/symbols on the first ten English price tables. Query pages share the root canonical but must bind the exact current-page number and link. Bounded identity coverage; execution status remains unknown. Not account, regional, funding, contract or withdrawal eligibility. | Listed; execution unknown | Check route |
How to buy Conflux
Plan your purchaseHow much Conflux?
How can you buy Conflux safely?
Decide whether you need CFX in Core Space or eSpace, then match the platform's withdrawal option to the receiving wallet. Confirm the address format and network, inspect the full cost and test a small withdrawal. Converting an address's display format alone does not move funds between spaces.
Can you buy a fraction of Conflux?
Yes. One CFX contains 10^18 drips, allowing amounts smaller than a whole coin. Platforms and wallets can impose their own displayed precision and minimums. Keep enough CFX in the relevant space for gas, and account for possible Core Space storage collateral when using contracts.
How much does it cost to buy Conflux?
Buying CFX can involve spread, trading and funding charges, plus a separate platform withdrawal charge. Subsequent Conflux transactions consume CFX gas, and some Core Space contract activity requires storage collateral. Compare the final amount delivered to the intended space rather than relying only on a trading-fee headline.
How much is one Conflux worth?
Compare a recent CFX reference with the full executable order. Core Space and eSpace share the CFX asset but use distinct transfer routes and account formats. Confirm the withdrawal space and include spread, service charges and applicable gas or storage requirements rather than treating a unit quote as an all-in price.
Is Conflux a good investment?
CFX has market, mining, validator and application risks, with ongoing issuance and governance-controlled economic parameters. Cross-space transfers and third-party bridges add operational or contract dependencies. Native staking can expose funds to lockups and slashing for malicious validator behavior. This is not financial advice.
Compare two order previews
Use CFX credited after buying fees and spread. Extra USD charges must exclude fees already included in the total. Enter 0 only when confirmed.
Which quote delivers more CFX?
Enter your order-preview numbers or use the labeled example. Unknown charges are never treated as zero.
Conflux wallets & storage
How do you get a Conflux wallet?
Choose software supporting the specific Conflux space: the documentation describes Fluent for Core Space and Ethereum-compatible wallets configured for eSpace. Verify the network configuration through official documentation and back up recovery material. A 0x address alone does not establish that an exchange accepts eSpace deposits.
How can you store Conflux securely?
Protect the private keys controlling your Conflux account and keep offline recovery backups. Confirm whether your chosen wallet or hardware integration supports Core Space, eSpace or both. Custodians and PoS pools add separate dependencies; the shared CFX name does not remove those custody differences.
Sending & cashing out Conflux
Match your networks
For CFX, copy the exact network names shown in your apps. This compares your entries, not a verified list of supported networks.
Enter both network names
Copy the exact network name shown for this asset in each app. No supported-network catalogue is assumed here.
How do you send Conflux to another wallet?
Send CFX within the recipient's supported space and verify its network-specific address before signing. Core Space commonly uses cfx: addresses, while eSpace uses 0x addresses. To move funds between spaces, use the documented cross-space mechanism rather than pasting an address into an ordinary transfer.
How long does a Conflux transfer take?
Conflux block inclusion and PoS finality are different stages, and a platform may wait for additional confirmations before crediting CFX. Cross-space operations or external bridges add their own steps. Network activity and exchange processing therefore prevent a universal end-to-end transfer deadline.
How much does it cost to send Conflux?
Conflux gas is paid in CFX, not ETH merely because eSpace is Ethereum-compatible. Core Space may also require storage collateral, and eligible contracts can sponsor resources. The gas charged depends on execution and transaction settings, so use the current wallet estimate instead of assuming a fixed fee.
Can you cash out Conflux for real money?
Cashing out CFX requires a currently supported deposit space, tradable market and fiat withdrawal route for your location. Confirm these on the provider's official pages before sending funds. A successful sale into another token is not a bank withdrawal, and moving between Conflux spaces does not cash out.
Is Conflux traceable?
Conflux account balances and transaction activity are publicly inspectable through its explorers. Core Space's encoded addresses and eSpace's 0x format are not privacy guarantees. An observer can analyze recorded activity, while exchanges or applications may connect an address to information collected about its owner.
Supply, mining & staking
What is the maximum supply of Conflux?
Conflux allocated five billion CFX at genesis, but that is not a fixed lifetime maximum. The documented model includes continuing PoW and PoS issuance, alongside burns, with important parameters controlled through governance. Historical supply and APY examples in the economics page are not current live figures.
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Can you mine Conflux?
Yes. Conflux has native proof-of-work mining, alongside a separate proof-of-stake finality mechanism. Mining rewards depend on protocol parameters and practical factors such as hardware, competition and electricity costs. The presence of PoS does not mean CFX mining was replaced entirely, or that mining must be profitable.
Can you stake Conflux?
Yes. CFX can participate in Conflux PoS through a validator or staking pool, distinct from its PoW mining. Check the current lockup, unstaking process, pool terms and validator risks before committing. Malicious behavior can lead to slashing, and documented example reward rates are not guaranteed returns.