what's PolySwarm?

PolySwarm is a decentralized threat detection network that provides a more effective way to detect, analyze, and respond to emerging malware and threats. It operates as a marketplace where commercial antivirus engines (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and specialized research tools compete head-to-head on files and URLs. Engines stake NCT tokens to participate, earning bounties for accurate detections while losing stake for false positives, creating economic incentives for superior performance. The NCT token powers the PolySwarm ecosystem as an ERC-20 utility token on Ethereum. It is used for staking by engines, paying bounties to winners, and accessing threat intelligence reports. Users can run lightweight agents like NectarNet to contribute device resources for detection and earn NCT, fostering a global, crowdsourced security community focused on zero-day threats beyond traditional scanners like VirusTotal.

PolySwarm became available to New York residents on Coinbase (web, iOS, Android) on March 20, 2026.

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