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About NEO (NEO)

NEO is the governance token of Neo, a smart contract blockchain co-founded in 2014 by Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang. The network uses two tokens: NEO for voting and GAS for fees. Its current main network, Neo N3, launched on August 2, 2021. The chart here uses FMchart's composite index, built from multiple exchanges and quoted in dollars.

Two tokens with separate roles

NEO has a maximum supply of 100 million tokens, and its smallest unit is 1, so it cannot be split. GAS pays for network resources and can be divided down to 0.00000001. Holders of NEO earn GAS over time, and it is credited when they transfer or vote with their tokens. System fees paid in GAS are burned rather than handed to block producers.

The Council and consensus nodes

NEO holders vote to elect a committee, often called the Council, made up of the 21 candidates with the most votes. The seven with the most votes also act as consensus nodes and produce blocks using Neo's dBFT consensus. Council decisions need agreement from more than half of its members, and each NEO holder can vote for candidates. This gives large holders significant say over who runs the network.

Three-second blocks since April 2026

In late April 2026, Neo N3 started producing a block every three seconds instead of every 15. The Council proposal passed with 13 of 21 votes, above the required quorum of 11. Faster blocks mean transactions are confirmed sooner. GAS per block was cut from 5 to 1 at the same time. As a result, the amount of GAS created per unit of time stayed the same, just spread across five times as many blocks.

Neo X, an EVM sidechain

In July 2024, Neo launched Neo X, an EVM-compatible sidechain that also runs dBFT consensus. Neo X has no token of its own; it uses GAS for fees and governance, bridged over from Neo N3. GAS moves between the two networks through a native bridge. Neo also announced a $20 million Neo X Elevate Program for developers.

A public rift between co-founders

The two co-founders have clashed openly over how the project's treasury is run. In April 2026, Da Hongfei proposed moving the Neo Foundation to the Cayman Islands and barring both founders from its board for 24 months. His plan would also return reserved NEO to the community, Cointelegraph reported. It was a proposal at that stage. Erik Zhang opposed key parts of the plan. The same report said the Foundation and Neo Global Development held about 41 million NEO. Da also acknowledged that Neo's user base is not where it was in the 2017 to 2021 cycle.

Sources: Governance (Neo developer documentation), Neo N3 MainNet launch (Neo blog, August 2021), Neo X MainNet launches (Neo, July 2024), Neo N3 network update: 3-second block time and GAS adjustment (Neo, April 2026), Neo founder proposes $461M overhaul to governance (Cointelegraph, April 2026)

Last reviewed: Oct 8, 2026

NEO (NEO) FAQ

What is NEO crypto?

NEO is the governance token of Neo, a smart contract blockchain co-founded in 2014 by Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang. Holders vote for the network's Council and earn GAS, the second token that pays transaction fees. The current network, Neo N3, has been live since August 2, 2021.

What is the difference between NEO and GAS?

NEO is for governance and GAS is for fees. NEO has a 100 million maximum and cannot be divided, while GAS can be split into units of 0.00000001. Holding and voting with NEO earns GAS, and system fees paid in GAS are burned. GAS also pays fees on the Neo X sidechain.

How do you earn GAS by holding NEO?

NEO holders accumulate GAS based on how long they hold their tokens. The GAS is calculated and paid to the holder's wallet after they transfer or vote with their NEO. Since April 2026, blocks arrive every 3 seconds with 1 GAS per block, which kept the overall rate of new GAS unchanged.

Can you buy a fraction of NEO?

No, not on the Neo blockchain itself. NEO's smallest unit is 1, so it is not divisible, unlike GAS, which can be split down to eight decimal places. On the chain, NEO always moves in whole tokens, while the GAS it generates can be sent in tiny amounts.

What is Neo X?

Neo X is an EVM-compatible sidechain that Neo launched in July 2024. It uses the same dBFT consensus as Neo N3 but has no token of its own. GAS, bridged from Neo N3 through a native bridge, pays its fees and is used for governance. Neo also set up a $20 million Neo X Elevate Program to support developers.

What is the dispute between Neo's co-founders?

Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang disagree over control and oversight of the treasury. In April 2026, Da proposed redomiciling the Neo Foundation to the Cayman Islands. His plan also included a 24-month board ban for both founders and returning reserved NEO to the community. Zhang opposed key elements, Cointelegraph reported.

What is NEO worth today?

NEO is worth about $2.0606 on FMchart's composite, which merges prices from several exchanges. Turnover of NEO across the exchanges in FMchart's composite reached around $836.0K in the last 24 hours. At this price, circulating NEO is valued at about $145.3M.

How many NEO tokens are in circulation?

About 70,530,000 NEO are in circulation, out of a maximum of 100 million indivisible tokens. NEO is number 217 among cryptocurrencies by market cap. Cointelegraph reported in April 2026 that the Neo Foundation and Neo Global Development together held about 41 million NEO.

What is NEO's all-time high?

On Jan 14, 2018, NEO set its all-time high of $198.38. The Price Statistics panel shows how far the current price sits from that level and from the all-time low. An old peak describes past market conditions, not a likely future price for NEO.

How has NEO's price changed over the years?

In FMchart's composite price history (since May 2026), NEO's best stretch came in September 2026 (+24.6%) and its worst in June 2026 (-30.9%). Monthly Returns (USD) covers the months in between. Annual Price (USD) Change sums up each calendar year, and Quarterly Closing Price (USD) shows quarter-end levels.