Pocket NetworkPrice

(POKT)

It is a decentralized "middleman" for blockchain data. Instead of relying on a single company (like Infura or Alchemy) to connect an blockchain application to its underlying chain, Pocket uses a global network of thousands of independent nodes to route data requests. This ensures 100% uptime and censorship resistance. It functions as a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network); if one node fails, the protocol automatically routes the request to another, making it "self-healing" and robust against single points of failure.

Completed in November 2025, the Shannon Upgrade transitioned Pocket from its legacy "Morse" chain to a Cosmos-native architecture. This significant update introduced several key improvements: it enabled permissionless node access, implemented USD-pegged pricing for developers using the network, and expanded support to include non-blockchain data types, such as AI and Web2 APIs. This fundamentally re-architected the network for enhanced scalability and versatility.

If you hold POKT in a personal wallet, you must "claim" your tokens on the new Shannon chain. The primary tool for this process is the Soothe Vault, a browser extension designed to facilitate the migration. For POKT held on digital asset exchanges, the respective exchange typically manages the token migration on behalf of its users, requiring no direct action from you. Users with POKT on hardware wallets like Ledger may need to wait for updated app support or temporarily use a Shannon-compatible wallet like Keplr or Soothe.

Yes, following the passage of PIP-41 on January 3, 2026. Under this new tokenomics model, the protocol burns 100% of the POKT that is paid by applications for network relays. However, it only re-mints 97.5% of that amount as rewards for network participants. This mechanism results in a 2.5% net burn of POKT for every relay served. Consequently, as the network's usage and relay volume grow, the total supply of POKT will decrease, making the token deflationary.

To operate a node, known as a Supplier, on the new Shannon chain, the minimum staking requirement has been set at 60,000 POKT. This represents an increase compared to the 15,000 POKT required on the legacy Morse chain. The purpose of this higher minimum stake is to enhance the overall quality of service provided by the network and to ensure greater stability across the decentralized infrastructure. This helps maintain a robust and reliable service for all applications.

A significant focus for 2026 is the integration of AI/LLM API capabilities into Pocket Network. This initiative aims to enable artificial intelligence agents and large language models to directly query blockchain data through Pocket's decentralized infrastructure. Furthermore, these AI entities will be able to compensate for these data requests using POKT. This strategic expansion is designed to unlock a vast new market for Pocket Network, moving beyond its traditional scope in decentralized finance (DeFi) and into the rapidly growing AI sector.