NERVA (XNV) is a privacy focused cryptocurrency built for secure transactions, private balances, and true financial fungibility. Using proven Cryptonote privacy technology, NERVA obscures sender, receiver, and transaction amounts on chain. This allows users to transact without exposing their financial history to the public.
NERVA is designed for long term decentralization through CPU only Proof of Work mining. Its Cryptonight Adaptive algorithm helps resist ASIC and GPU dominated mining, keeping network participation accessible to everyday users.
NERVA utilizes exclusive Cryptonight Adaptive algorithm, with the aim of promoting decentralization and a preference for CPU miners.
No ICO
NERVA believes facing the issues in crypto are far more important than the personal wealth of individuals. There was no ICO, just a fair launch for those who want to help provide a brighter future for crypto.
Energy efficient
No need to run separate GPU mining rigs or other specialized hardware. Mine coins on your current computer with no additional software.
Fast transactions
One minute block time means your funds arrive quickly. Fast transactions, combined with low fees, allow you to send and receive NERVA quickly and cost effectively.
Secure
Based on Monero, NERVA combines cryptonote's privacy and fungibility with an emphasis towards decentralization. Transactions remain anonymous and keep their histories hidden.
Fair distribution
An emphasis on CPU mining and no additional mining software means anyone can get involved quickly and easily.
Our Mission
1
Crypto for everyone
Crypto should be for everyone, not just those who can afford the hardware to mine it. NERVA allows you to mine on standard desktop computers, without elaborate hardware or software configurations. Because if crypto is going to be our future, then we all need to be able to be a part of it. Read More
We are following up on this mission. We are actively working every day to produce software that is easy to use for everyone. We have API's in .NET and PHP to allow other developers to integrate NERVA into their web and software projects. We also decided to start work on our own GUI (currently in Beta) to build these ideals of simplicity and ease of use into a lean, tidy cross platform package.
NERVA also enjoys a substantial following on Discord. So there is always someone available to chat to or get help from. Community is a big part of NERVA. This is truly a community focused and driven coin. Where every miner, trader or hodler is treated equally. The NERVA community all share a common ideal. To take crypto back from big corporations and organised mining operations and give it back to the people. The way crypto was designed and the way it was intended.
2
On the cutting edge
NERVA is widely known as an experimental coin. But that's just cause we're doing things a bit differently. With a custom Proof of Work algorithm, the focus on solo CPU mining and the accelerated emission curve, NERVA is changing the way people think about cryptocurrencies and how they are mined and traded. Read More
As well as being a solid coin that is easy to mine on any old computer, NERVA is also engaged in some more experimental aspects of crypto. NERVA was the first coin to demonstrate a self adjusting algorithm by changing some algorithm parameters every block. Now Cryptonight Adaptive is in v5 and every single hash relies on different, randomly selected data from the blockchain. This reliance on blockchain data improves resistance of the network, to ASIC and FPGA attack. The algorithms reliance on stored blockchain data also put NERVA at the forefront of resistance to rented hash services like NiceHash and Mining Rig Rentals, which also makes NERVA the best available coin for resisting 51% attacks that have compromised the integrity of many blockchains before. NERVA is a coin you can have total confidence in as a method of payment and as store of wealth in the short or long term.
The other talking point of NERVA is the rapid coin emission, with all coins due to be emitted within 3 years of the genesis block. But why? Monero and it's fork coins (of which NERVA is one) rely on the principle of the 'tail emission' after the last of the coins are emitted. A flat block reward that is aimed to replace lost coins and keep miners incentivised. But does it work? Well no one actually knows. No Cryptonight POW blockchain has come to the end of its work. NERVA is going to do that before any other. NERVA will be the project that other projects look to for answers and an example of how to manage that transition. So by being a part of NERVA, you are getting into a project that will have the world's attention on it in a couple of years.
Overall, NERVA defies the conventional wisdom of crypto and challenges people to think differently about how cryptocurrency is mined and traded and how blockchains are secured now and into the future.
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A simple use case
Our use case is simple. To provide a stable blockchain with fast, low fee transfers usable by anyone with a straightforward, no nonsense interface. To provide the tools and resources to assist developers to integrate NERVA into their systems and use NERVA as an alternate payment method. Read More
One person, or even one community as passionate as ours can't really change the world. But we can take the first steps. We provide tools and assistance to anyone who wants to help us revolutionise the way people shop online and the currency they use to pay for goods and services. Our WooCommerce plugin allows you to accept NERVA on your ecommerce site, just like PayPal or credit cards. Our API's allow you to integrate NERVA into your next ecommerce or analytics site. Maybe you'd like to make a new online game and use NERVA as an in game currency. The possibilities are endless. And when you base your next development on NERVA, or accept it as payment on your store, you're basing it on a fast paced, extremely decentralized and stable blockchain.
But what about if you're not a developer? Don't worry, we've got you covered. We have very active development on multiple fronts, creating more and more ways for you to trade and use NERVA. We are actively seeking additional exchanges to list on to expand your choices for buying and selling NERVA and actively working on bringing you great ways to spend those coins you mine and buy.
Node Map
Nerva is decentralized due to its pool resistance and CPU-only mining. It is extremely resistant to 51% attacks because each miner operates full node. 1 CPU = 1 VOTE as Satoshi mentioned in his whitepaper.
Nerva's Roadmap
2026
Q2 / 2026
Software Development
Enhance Core Software and Services
Research and evaluate core software updates aligned with Nerva's long term goals. Begin development on new releases and continue improving existing Nerva services and infrastructure.
Q1 / 2026
Community Growth
Expand and Strengthen the Community
Launch a new Nerva subreddit and continue growing the broader community through engagement, education, and outreach initiatives.
Q1 / 2026
Exchange Expansion
Pursue New Exchange Listings
Following the 2025 delistings from XeggeX and TradeOgre, prioritize securing new exchange listings to improve liquidity, accessibility, and market resilience.
2025
Q1 / 2025
Grow Nerva's X Presence
Continue grinding on X and growing Nerva's account.
2024
Q4 / 2024
Release NervaOne Mobile
*** This was put on hold for now because growing our community was higher priority.
Develop, test and release working version of NervaOne Mobile before the end of 2024.
Q3 / 2024
Start working on phase 2 of NervaOne
NervaOne Desktop was developed and it replaced Nerva's old GUI. It's an open-source, non-custodial, multi-coin wallet and miner that currently supports $XNV, $XMR, $WOW and $DASH. Start working on phase 2: mobile wallet that connects to your NervaOne Desktop to provide mobile wallet functionaity without the need to trust 3rd party.
Q2 / 2024
Create new GUI application
Our desktop application is build using no longer supported dotnet 5 technology and some people are having issues running it, especially on Linux and Mac. Create new, slick looking desktop application that will run on Windows, Linux and Mac.
Q2 / 2024
Pursue more exchange listings
Try to get listed on 3rd exchange or a DEX.
Q1 / 2024
Grow Nerva's community
Continue building Nerva's community by engaging with current users and trying to attract new users. Start doing more giveaways. Continue sharing Nerva's vision of privacy and security. Try to help make crypto more accessible to everybody.
2023
Q4 / 2023
Get listed on 2nd exchange
Get Nerva in front of new users by allowing them to trade on another exchange.
Q4 / 2023
Build X (Twitter) presence
Reach new users by sharing posts related to crypto, privacy and mining on X (Twitter), expanding Nerva's presence and user awareness.
Q2 / 2023
Mobile and Web Wallet
Nerva was added to DogeCash App, a custodial mobile and web wallet service. It's available in Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
2022
Q1 / 2022
Desktop Wallet Improvements
Desktop wallet (GUI) got stability improvements and one click miner button was added.
2021
Q4 / 2021
XNV Treasury Buybacks
Continue the XNV Treasury buyback via Tradeogre. 100100 Coins are currently in the Treasury Wallet.
Q4 / 2021
Rebrand to a New Domain
Set up Nerva services on nerva.one domain, release new version of Nerva software and update outside links.
Q4 / 2021
Bitbucket to Github Migration
Migrate the Nerva Bitbucket repository to Github making it accessible to more developers.
To check a paper wallets balance you have to restore the wallet: Restoring a wallet There is no way to check a balance offline because nerva is a privacy coin.
There will be around 18.5 million coins issued before "tail emission" occurs, which is a small 1% annual inflation to keep miners incentivized, replace lost coins and provide future liquidity.
We’ve been working toward this for a long time, and today we’re proud to announce the official release of NervaOne Wallet and Miner v1.0.0 — our most significant update to date.
The headline? NervaOne is now on Android.
Android Support — Full Node in Your Pocket
Starting with v1.0.0, NervaOne runs natively on Android. Whether you want to run a full node or use it as a wallet only, the choice is yours — right from your phone. This has been one of the most requested features from our community, and we’re thrilled to finally deliver it.
A Redesign Built for Every Screen
To support Android properly, we went back and redesigned the majority of NervaOne’s views from the ground up. The result is an interface that feels at home on both desktop and mobile — clean, functional, and consistent across devices.
Easy Public Node Setup
Connecting to the network is now simpler than ever. The new Public Node setup flow gets you connected quickly with minimal configuration — ideal for users who want the NervaOne experience without running a full node.
Improved Address Book Integration
The Address Book has received meaningful improvements in this release, making it easier to manage your contacts and streamline transactions.
Better Memory Security for Wallet Operations
We’ve reduced the lifetime of sensitive data in memory during wallet operations, tightening up security where it matters most.
Faster Sync with Blockchain Database Download
For those who cannot wait to synchronize their blockchain database, there is now new download blockchain database option that lets you skip the long initial sync by downloading the chain directly – saving you significant time when setting up.
What Else Changed?
The application has been officially renamed to NervaOne, with the app folder updated to match. A clean name for a clean new chapter.
You can download latest version from GitHub or website:
On May 1, 2018, a cryptocurrency called Nerva launched with an unusual promise: no ASICs, no GPUs, no venture capital. Just CPU mining without pools, privacy, and a community. Eight years later — against considerable odds — that project is still alive. That is worth talking about.
Where It Started
Nerva was created with a clear vision: a truly decentralized, CPU-only privacy coin built on Cryptonight Adaptive — an algorithm designed to stay resistant to specialized mining hardware and mining pools. No ASIC farms, no GPU rigs — just ordinary computers run by ordinary people.
The early years brought real momentum. The algorithm attracted attention, the CPU-only mining philosophy resonated with people who believed decentralization actually mattered, and a community began to form around something that felt different.
The Years Nobody Talks About
What happened next is the part of Nerva’s history that deserves the most respect. After the founder left in 2021, the project did not die. A small group of community members stepped in, stabilized the network, maintained the software, and kept building — NervaOne, NerVault, core updates — largely without recognition and certainly without guarantees.
It was not glamorous work. It was the kind of work that keeps something alive when it would be easier to walk away.
In January 2026, Nerva was listed on NonKyc exchange, bringing renewed visibility and fresh energy into the project. The current outstanding supply stands at 19.16 million XNV, and the network continues to tick along — one block per minute, as it always has.
What Just Shipped
The birthday comes with two significant releases.
Nerva Core Software v0.2.1.0 dropped on April 23, 2026. This point release brings new CLI options for DNS and block tracking, mining thread visibility in daemon status, wallet stability improvements, multi-architecture Docker images for broader platform support, and Android compatibility for running the daemon on mobile.
NervaOne Wallet and Miner v1.0.0 was released a few days ago. You can now run a full Nerva node or wallet directly from your phone. The interface was rebuilt from the ground up to work consistently across desktop and mobile. Setting up a public node connection is faster and simpler. The address book got meaningful improvements. Sensitive wallet data now has a shorter memory lifetime during operations. And for impatient users, you can download the blockchain database directly — no more waiting through a full sync from genesis.
Eight years in, Nerva now fits in your pocket.
What Comes Next Is Up to You
Nerva is an open-source, community-driven project. There is no company behind it. There is no funded team. There are no employees. What gets built is built by people who care enough to show up.
That is either a weakness or a strength depending entirely on what the community decides to do with it.
If you mine Nerva, you are mining a CPU-only privacy coin the way it was meant to be — solo, no pools, just your processor against the network. If you run a node, you are part of the network’s backbone. If you write code, document something, translate content, post on social media, answer a question from a new user, or simply tell someone that Nerva exists — you are contributing to whether this project becomes something.
No single person can make Nerva succeed. A few developers and a handful of dedicated contributors cannot do it alone either. The projects that survive at eight years and thrive at ten are the ones where the community treats it as theirs — because it is.
Get Involved
Mine XNV — any CPU can participate. See the mining guides at nerva.one.
Run a node — NervaOne v1.0.0 makes it easier than ever, including on Android.
Contribute code — the repositories are open. Pull requests are welcome.
Build something new — create something that uses XNV.
Spread the word — write about it, post about it, tell someone.
Join the conversation — find the community on Discord, Telegram and socials.
Eight years is a long time for a small project to survive. Whether the next eight years are remarkable is not predetermined. It depends on the people who decide to be part of it.
Whether Nerva becomes something — that is up to you.
There are so many scammers in crypto. You have to be very careful out there. Here is Poppy Anderson supposedly from KuCoin, @Poppy_Kucoin1. The day of this conversation, this user ID validated on https://www.kucoin.com/cert. The next day, it was no longer validating.
He probably did not expect me to be able to submit the application and wanted me to come back to him for help, at which point he would probably offer “other solution”. Well, half a day after my last message, he deleted this conversation from Telegram which 100% confirms to me that this was scam attempt.
Wen Nerva on KuCoin? 😁
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
28 April 2026
20:58
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
Hello team,
Anderson from the KuCoin Listings Team (verified on the KuCoin website).
Our team has recently evaluated your project for possible KuCoin listing consideration For selected projects, listings can proceed without listing fees, with liquidity required for our market maker
KuCoin continues to rank among the top exchanges on CoinMarketCap,
So I believe you’re already familiar with our platform.
21:32
Rob Coder
Yes, I’ve used KuCoin a while back.
❤
21:32
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
We are proposing a listing without any listing fees. We only ask for liquidity to support our market maker for 1 month.
KuCoin will use this liquidity during the period to provide smooth trading.
After the 1 month is completed, the full liquidity will be returned, and your token will remain listed on our spot market permanently.
21:33
So which pair u prefer for listing with Nerva?
21:33
Rob Coder
What are the liquidity requirements?
21:34
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
We just intial liquidity to create trading pair and once token get listed u can add more liquidity
So initial required LP for USDT pair would be
5k to 10k Usdt + Equivalant in tokens
21:34
We will manage the liquidity first 30 days then we send back LP funds to original wallet and u can start ur own MM
21:34
We will do massive marketing before listing date
21:35
Rob Coder
Yeah, raising $10k – $20k might be a problem. The community is still small.
21:36
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
How much can be done from ur side for the start
21:36
We just need to create trading pair first
21:37
Rob Coder
Why can’t trading pair be created with $500 + $500 in XNV? Why does it need to be this high?
21:38
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
For smooth start so we can raise price organically but since its community driven and volume still small we can accept small amount just to create the trading pair
21:39
Plz confirm
21:39
Rob Coder
If it’s $500 USDT + $500 XNV, that would work.
21:40
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
And once token get more volume after listing u can add more liquidity
We will do marketing for free
21:41
So announcement will be done within 2 hours after application done
Listing will be done within 5 days after announcement
21:41
Rob Coder
How can I confirm that this is legit offer through official KuCoin website?
21:42
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
Sure u can verify me at kucoin verification page at our official website
Tell me once checked to proceed with steps of application
21:45
Rob Coder
I verified already but this sounds too good to be true so I’d like additional verification through official website or official X account .
21:45
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
Just to clarify – we never use Twitter or emails for verification.
Those are only for announcements and updates.
That’s why kucoin has its official Verification Page, where you can check any real admin username directly. It’s the only secure and trusted method to confirm real kucoin representatives and avoid any impersonation.
21:45
We can send u an email from our official domain as second Verifcation
21:46
Rob Coder
Is the application submitted through the website?
21:47
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
Yes for sure
21:47
Rob Coder
OK, so where do I go to submit the listing application?
2 We’ll send the signed agreement for your confirmation.
Transfer the required LP amount as stated in the agreement.
4 KuCoin will announce the listing and start the marketing campaign.
21:48
I will follow step by step until application done
21:48
Hope steps are clear please read and confirm
21:51
Rob Coder
Yes, steps are clear. As long as application goes through the website and I’ll get confirmation from kucoin.com email that I can reply to, I think that’s good enough.
21:52
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
Sure
21:55
Rob Coder
OK, I will fill out the application tomorrow. Do I need to put anything specific in there or just fill out what it’s asking for?
21:55
Poppy Anderson || KuCoin
Just fill what its asking
If u have any question about the form let me know to help thanks
Now that NervaOne also works on Android, it made sense to rename the application and make some folder structure changes.
If you are running NervaOne v0.8.5.0 or any of the builds prior to v1.0.0, you might want to copy some files over to the new directory structure.
First, make sure you have seed phrases and private keys saved securely for all you wallets!
If you run NervaOne v1.0.0, it will create new application folder called NervaOne and put all files under that directory. If you didn’t have any wallet files, you can just go to Daemon Setup and set up Mining Address or any other settings manually.
Migrate Application Settings
If you want to migrate your setting, go to Settings > Open Logs Folder
From there, go up 2 directories and you will see new NervaOne folder as well as old one called NervaOneDesktop. Go into NervaOneDesktop, copy app.config file and paste it into NervaOne directory.
Migrate Address Book
If you had address book, go to Wallet Setup > Open Wallets Folder
Find the same folder under NervaOneDesktop and you will find address.book file there. Under new NervaOne folder structure, this file has been moved and it needs to go under NervaOne > coins > xnv (or another coin such as xmr)
Migrate Wallets
If you want to move wallets, go to Wallet Setup > Open Wallets Folder
Find the same folder under NervaOneDesktop and copy all your wallet files to the new folder.
Migrate Client Tools
If you’re running custom build of CLI tools, go to Daemon Setup > Open Client Tools Folder
Find the same folder under NervaOneDesktop and copy the files from there to the new folder.
This is a .NET runtime exception (0xe0434352 = CLR exception code) that surfaces as an unhandled crash at process startup, before the application window even opens. The root cause is not a bug in NervaOne itself — it is a dependency change introduced in Avalonia 12.
Avalonia 12 upgraded its rendering backend from SkiaSharp 2.x to SkiaSharp 3.119+. This new version of SkiaSharp dropped support for DirectX 11 and now requires DirectX 12 as its Windows rendering backend.
DirectX 12 requires Windows 10 (version 1507 or later) at minimum. Any system running an older version of Windows does not have DirectX 12 and cannot load the SkiaSharp native library. The result is a hard crash at startup — no fallback, no error message, just APPCRASH.
The Avalonia team is aware of this. The issue was reported on GitHub (avaloniaui/Avalonia #20710) and was officially closed as “by-design.” There is no planned fix. Avalonia 12’s minimum supported platform on Windows is Windows 10 build 19045 (22H2).
Any Windows version that shipped before DirectX 12 is affected. This includes:
Operating System
DirectX Version
Affected?
Windows Server 2012 R2
DirectX 11.1
YES – crashes
Windows Server 2012
DirectX 11.0
YES – crashes
Windows 8.1
DirectX 11.1
YES – crashes
Windows 8
DirectX 11.0
YES – crashes
Windows 7
DirectX 11.0
YES – crashes
Windows Server 2008 R2
DirectX 11.0
YES – crashes
Windows Server 2008
DirectX 10.1
YES – crashes
Windows 10 early builds (pre-1507)
DirectX 11.3
YES – crashes
Windows 10 (1507 / build 10240+)
DirectX 12
Works
Windows Server 2016 and later
DirectX 12
Works
Android
Avalonia 12 also drops older Android support. The officially supported Android tier now requires Android 12 (API level 31) or higher. Devices running Android 8, 9, 10, or 11 may encounter rendering issues or crashes.
Linux
Linux systems without Vulkan support or with very old Mesa drivers may also experience startup failures under Avalonia 12’s new rendering stack.
What We Observed
We confirmed this after trying to run NervaOne on VPS servers with Windows Server 2012 R2. The crash is 100% reproducible:
NervaOne built with Avalonia 11.3.14 -> starts and runs correctly
NervaOne built with Avalonia 12.0.x -> crashes immediately on startup
What NervaOne is Doing
NervaOne will NOT be upgrading to Avalonia 12.
We are staying on Avalonia 11.3.14 (the latest 11.x patch release) to maintain compatibility with:
Windows Server 2012 R2 and older Windows Server editions
Windows 8.1 and earlier
Older Android devices (Android 8+)
Low-end VPS environments
We take compatibility seriously. Many Nerva users run NervaOne on modest hardware and server environments, and we do not want an upstream rendering dependency to silently break the app for those users.
We will revisit the Avalonia 12 upgrade path if the team introduces a software fallback renderer for DirectX 11 systems. Until then, Avalonia 11.3.14 is stable and fully functional for our needs.
