Tezos (XTZ) Coin Check
Tezos is a layer 1 blockchain where XTZ serves as gas for all transactions. XTZ can be staked via bakers (LPoS consensus) for around 5.5% APY and used to vote on protocol upgrades on-chain, and it is also used for settlement on Etherlink (layer 2) and on NFT marketplaces.
The analysis in detail
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated Tezos is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for Tezos and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansFrequently asked questions
What is Tezos?
Tezos is a layer 1 blockchain where XTZ serves as gas for all transactions. XTZ can be staked via bakers (LPoS consensus) for around 5.5% APY and used to vote on protocol upgrades on-chain, and it is also used for settlement on Etherlink (layer 2) and on NFT marketplaces.
How does CryptoCompass rate Tezos?
With an overall grade of 2.7 (56 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
How far is Tezos from its all-time high?
The all-time high of XTZ is $9.12 (3 Oct 2021). On 22 Oct 2026, XTZ trades at $0.3094, which is 97% below it.
Is the grade a buy recommendation?
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
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We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 22 Oct 2026.