What is the difference between NEO and GAS tokens?

NEO is the governance token representing network ownership — it's indivisible (whole numbers only) and earns GAS. GAS is the utility token used to pay for transactions and smart contract execution on NEO.

Can I swap NEO without KYC?

Yes. SyntheticSwap supports NEO swaps with no registration or identity verification.

Do I earn GAS just from holding NEO?

Yes. Simply holding NEO in a wallet (not on an exchange) automatically generates GAS over time as new blocks are created. The rate depends on the current GAS generation schedule.

NeoX is an EVM-compatible sidechain of NEO, enabling Ethereum Solidity contracts to run on the NEO ecosystem while benefiting from NEO's infrastructure.

What languages can I use for NEO smart contracts?

NEO N3 supports smart contract development in C#, Python, Java, TypeScript, and Go — making it accessible to a much wider developer audience than Ethereum's Solidity-only approach.

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NEO

Smart Economy Blockchain from China with Multi-Language Smart Contracts

Launch Year

2016

Consensus

dBFT (Delegated Byzantine Fault Tolerance)

Max Supply

100,000,000 NEO

Block Time

~15 seconds

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About NEO

NEO is a blockchain platform often called the 'Ethereum of China', founded by Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang in 2014 (as Antshares, rebranded to NEO in 2017). NEO supports smart contracts written in multiple languages including C#, Python, Java, Go, and TypeScript — unlike Ethereum which requires Solidity. NEO uses a dual-token model: NEO (governance, integer-only) and GAS (utility, paid as fees). NEO holders automatically earn GAS just from holding NEO in wallets. The dBFT consensus gives NEO instant transaction finality with no forking possible. NEO has historically been a top choice for enterprise blockchain applications in Asia.

History

2014

Antshares founded by Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang; first public blockchain in China.

2016

Antshares mainnet launches; smart contracts in C# go live.

2017

Antshares rebrands to NEO; surges to top-10 by market cap during China crypto boom.

2019

NEO N3 development begins; complete architecture rework for better performance and developer experience.

2021

NEO N3 mainnet launches with improved smart contract system and decentralized storage (NeoFS).

2024

NEO continues enterprise blockchain development; NeoX EVM-compatible sidechain launches.

How to Swap NEO

Swapping NEO (NEO) on SyntheticSwap is simple and requires no registration or KYC. Connect your personal crypto wallet, select NEO as your source or destination asset, enter your receiving wallet address, and confirm the live exchange rate. Once you send NEO to the deposit address provided, SyntheticSwap processes the exchange automatically and delivers the destination asset directly to your wallet. No personal information is collected — fully non-custodial from start to finish.

How to Store NEO

NEO is stored in NEO-compatible wallets. NeoLine is the popular browser extension wallet. NEON Wallet is a desktop application by City of Zion. Ledger hardware wallets support NEO. Note: NEO tokens are integers — you cannot hold fractional NEO. GAS (earned by holding NEO) can be fractional.

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