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Espresso

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ESP to USDT Converter

1 ESP = 0.0861291 USDT · updated 06:19 UTC

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About Espresso (ESP)

Espresso is a blockchain infrastructure project built around the HotShot consensus protocol. The Espresso Foundation describes the network as a proof-of-stake system with a validator set securing the network.

ESP is the native token of Espresso. The token is an ERC-20 on Ethereum and can also be bridged to Arbitrum One. ESP is used for consensus participation, delegation, protocol fees and data-processing fees.

Espresso's published token materials state an initial supply of 3.59 billion ESP and no fixed maximum supply because staking rewards can change the total supply. This makes ESP's supply model different from a token with a hard maximum.

The Espresso Foundation says the network began its transition to proof of stake in February 2026. Current staking documentation identifies the top 100 validator nodes by delegated stake as the active validator set.

ESP holders can stake or delegate tokens to validators. The Foundation currently describes a targeted regular staking reward rate of 3–4% annually, while a separate boosted program applies only to eligible airdropped ESP that met its staking conditions.

ESP is also used inside Espresso's fee model. The Foundation says general protocol fees and data-processing fees are paid in ESP, connecting token utility with network activity rather than only governance or rewards.

Espresso and HotShot

HotShot is the consensus protocol securing Espresso. The current network uses proof of stake, with validators selected according to stake.

ESP utility

ESP supports staking, delegation, protocol fees and data-processing fees within the Espresso ecosystem.

ESP supply

Espresso states an initial supply of 3.59 billion ESP and no fixed maximum supply because staking rewards can affect total issuance.

ESP staking

The Foundation says the active validator set consists of the top 100 validator nodes by stake. Users can delegate ESP to validators.

ESP risks

ESP's supply can change through staking rewards, while network security depends on validator participation and the continued operation of Espresso infrastructure.

Sources: ESP: Introducing the Espresso Token, Staking FAQ, Espresso Foundation

Last reviewed: Oct 8, 2026

Espresso (ESP) FAQ

What is Espresso (ESP)?

ESP is the native token of Espresso, a blockchain infrastructure network secured by the HotShot proof-of-stake protocol.

What is ESP used for?

ESP is used for staking, delegation, protocol fees and data-processing fees within the Espresso ecosystem.

What is Espresso HotShot?

HotShot is the consensus protocol used by Espresso to secure the network and coordinate its proof-of-stake validators.

Can ESP be staked?

Yes. ESP can be staked directly or delegated to validators participating in Espresso's proof-of-stake consensus.

What is ESP's current supply?

FMchart's Price Statistics panel shows ESP's circulating and maximum supply when market data is available.

Does ESP have a maximum supply?

No fixed maximum supply is specified because Espresso says staking reward dynamics can change total ESP issuance.

How many Espresso validators are active?

Espresso's current staking FAQ says the top 100 validator nodes by stake make up the active validator set.

What are ESP staking rewards?

Espresso currently describes a targeted regular staking reward rate of 3–4% annually, separate from eligibility-based boosted rewards.

What is ESP's all-time high?

FMchart reports ESP's all-time high in the Price Statistics panel when market data is available, together with its date.

How has ESP performed over time?

FMchart's historical tables show ESP's monthly, quarterly and annual price changes from the start of its available composite history.