Most features now operate inside the Onyx app, enabling seamless token transfers, liquid staking, and token swaps without leaving the platform, including cross-chain bridging between XCN, ETH, and USDC.

Goliath operates alongside Ethereum rather than replacing it, with XCN remaining the native ERC-20 token and enabling cross-network interoperability between Ethereum and Goliath.

XCN price at launch reflected broader market conditions, trading around $0.005, with roughly $9 million in 24-hour volume, while Bitcoin hovered near $66,000.

Real-world use cases highlighted include cross-border payments, supply chain verification, and healthcare audit systems, positioning Goliath as a scalable, decentralized network complementing Ethereum.

Onyx officially launched the Goliath mainnet, a new Layer-1 blockchain, with live XCN liquid staking, Ethereum bridging, and token swaps integrated into the Onyx App, marking a milestone after extensive testing.

XCN becomes the main token on Goliath while still existing on Ethereum, enabling multi-network liquidity and flexible movement between networks to support a broader ecosystem.

Goliath features include a direct native bridge between Ethereum and Goliath, liquid staking with rewards accruing automatically via a cumulative index, and in-app swaps among XCN, ETH, and USDC when using Goliath as the active network.

Goliath supports up to 100,000 transactions per second and uses asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance (aBFT) for instant transaction finality, with production rollout commencing this week.

Looking ahead, Onyx plans to expand validator participation, grow the developer ecosystem, and advance cross-chain capabilities and real-world application scaling on Goliath.

Onyx announced the launch via its official blog and X account, noting extensive testing on 2025 testnets and alignment with the published whitepaper outlining the technical roadmap.

Next steps include recruiting more validators, enhancing cross-chain capabilities, and attracting developers to build more apps on Goliath, signaling the launch as a foundation for growth.

The system is designed for real-world use cases beyond experiments, including payments, goods tracking, and data management in healthcare, with a strong emphasis on security and tamper-resistance.