Divi is a cryptocurrency that was initially launched as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain under the ticker DIVX. During its original token sale, DIVX tokens were created as Ethereum-compliant derivatives, allowing them to be traded on exchanges like Cryptopia. On September 27, 2018, the Divi Project initiated a conversion process where each DIVX token could be exchanged for 100 DIVI tokens on its native blockchain, marking the genesis block date of the Divi network. The starting coin circulation after this conversion was 617,160,700 DIVI. The project later transitioned from the Ethereum blockchain to its own custom proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, utilizing both simple staking and masternodes to secure and verify transactions within the network. This PoS system, enhanced with features like tiered masternodes, allows users to stake their DIVI tokens or run masternodes on virtually any machine with minimal environmental impact, distinguishing it from energy-intensive proof-of-work systems like Bitcoin.

Divi aims to make cryptocurrency accessible and user-friendly, focusing on ease of use and financial inclusion. Its ecosystem includes the Divi Smart Wallet, which supports not only DIVI but also other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum, with plans to integrate additional blockchain technologies. The wallet offers innovative features such as vaulting, where users can lock their coins on the blockchain for a set period for added security, and multi-signature pockets requiring multiple approvals for transactions. Additionally, the Divi Project introduced wrapped versions of DIVI, such as eDivi, to enable participation in Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems,Expanding its utility beyond its native chain. Partnerships, like the one with StakeHound announced in 2021, have facilitated this by creating stDivi, a token representing staked DIVI at a 1:1 ratio, bridging staking rewards with DeFi opportunities.

The Divi blockchain also incorporates unique features like a lottery block system, where stakers and masternode operators holding over 10,000 DIVI are eligible for weekly rewards, and a tiered masternode structure with five levels (e.g., Copper to higher tiers), making participation more accessible compared to other masternode-based cryptocurrencies like Dash or PIVX. The project emphasizes self-custody and simplicity, targeting mass adoption by reducing the complexity of blockchain technology through tools like one-click masternode deployment and human-readable wallet names. Originally conceived as the Decentralized Intuitive Value Initiative, Divi seeks to provide a scalable fintech solution, with its native token serving both as a staking asset and a currency within its ecosystem.