* 100% original codebase *
* XEM is the currency of the NEM platform *

Important Links
Website | Tutorials | Forum | Support | IRC #ournem 

Social Media
Facebook | Twitter | Reddit | YouTube | Weibo | BTC38

Exchanges
Poloniex | Bittrex | BTER | BTC38 | Bitcoin.co.id

Payment Processor 
Coingateway

Resources
Source Code | API Documentation | Technical Reference | Development Contract     

Tools
Nembex-Block Explorer/Node Monitor | Blockexplore.in-Block Explorer/Rich list | Node Explorer-Node Explorer/Node Monitor




Recent Updates
- Please update to version 0.6.43 or later.  A fork is coming at block 199,800.
- Warning: I versions older than 0.6.42 there was an error that sometimes led to failures in backing up wallets.  Please do not use the built-in feature to back-up your wallet on old versions.
Most likely it will generate incorrect data and backup will NOT be usable. 
- Late redemption is finally over and all funds have been dispersed to initial stake holders including sock puppet protests and late redeemers.

Specifications
Hashing Algorithm: Proof-of-Importance
Genesis Date: March 31st, 2015
Block Time: 1 minute
Available/Total Supply: 8,999,999,999 XEM
Block Reward: N/A (transaction fees only + node rewards)

Client
You can download the NEM software at nem.io.


What is NEM?
NEM is a peer-to-peer crypto platform. It is written in Java and JavaScript with 100% original source code. NEM has a stated goal of a wide distribution model and has introduced new features in blockchain technology in its proof-of-importance (POI) algorithm. NEM also features an integrated P2P secure and encrypted messaging system, multisignature accounts and an Eigentrust++ reputation system.

NEM has gone through extensive open alpha testing starting June 25, 2014, followed by lengthy and comprehensive beta testing starting on October 20, 2014. NEM finally launched on March 31, 2015.

Watch our introductory video:



Features
- NEM is built 100% from scratch (not a fork of any existing project)
- NEM is built with test-driven development
- NEM uses innovative Proof-of-Importance algorithm: first reputation based blockchain algorythm
- NEM improves different features of POW and POS coins, being more efficient and environmentally friendly
- NEM one minute average block times
- NEM is the first crypto with delegated harvesting
- NEM is the first with localized spam protection
- NEM is the first with Eigentrust++ peer reputation management
- NEM is the first editable m-of-n multisig with blockchain based alerts
- NEM offers encrypted, unencrypted and hex messaging
- NEM is easy to install with a one click installer
- NEM zero inflation (fixed supply, all 9 billion coins released at launch).
- NEM relatively large egalitarian distribution
- NEM will offer a mobile wallet for both iOS and Android (coming soon)




What is POI?
POI is the consensus algorithm used in NEM to determine who will calculate the next block. An account's importance is determined by how many coins it contains and the number of transactions made to and from that account. POI is different from other initiatives which use a fee-sharing model that does not take into consideration one's overall support of the network. In some proof-of-stake systems a person only needs to have large amounts of coins to form a block; however, in NEM the transaction amount as well as support of the network become a factor. This has been designed to encourage users of NEM to not simply hold NEM but instead actively carry out transactions within the NEM ecosystem.



Roadmap to V1
- Completion of all the features in the existing wallet
- Coloured Coins
- Business Rules (a.k.a. Smart Contracts)
- Decentralized Asset Exchange
- Integration of multisignature into the AE and Business Rules
- Snapshotting for quick syncing of nodes

Need Help?
Please visit our FAQs.
Or take a look at our tutorials.

Starter NEM Tutorials
Import a Private Key & Access Your NEM stake

Installation Tutorials
Windows/Mac Installation Guide
Windows Installation Guide (standalone)
Mac Installation Guide (standalone)
Ubuntu Installation Guide (standalone)
How to Install Java 8 (64 bit) on Windows

Misc Tutorials
How to Find, Export or Delete Your Wallet and Address Book File
How to Remove Old NEM Software Versions
How to Delete Your Local Copy of the Blockchain
How to Import the Database File Provided by Developers

Advanced Features Help
How Local and Delegated Harvesting Works]
How to Connect to a Remote Server
How to Use Multi-signature Accounts
How to Use Delegated Harvesting
How to Make Your Node Name Appear in Color on the NEM Block Explorer
Easy Configuration Guide (opening port 7890)
Setting up the Testnet

Or contact our support team.

NEM Core Developers
- Jaguar0625
- BloodyRookie
- Gimre
- Makoto
- Thies

NEM Core Marketers
- Makoto
- Rockethead
- Kodtycoon
- Jabo38
- Mixmaster
- Ronel

NEM News
Coin Telegraph, Proof-of-Importance: How NEM is Going to Add Reputations to the Blockchain
Coin Telegraph, NEM Launches, Targets Old Economy with Proof-of-Importance
Coin Telegraph, Altcoin Digest: 10 Coins That Can’t Be Neglected
Bitcoinist, NEM: New Economy Movement
The Merkle, NEM: New Economy Movement
Yahoo Press Report, Cryptocurrency NEM Gears Up To Change How Trade, Commerce And Finance Is Transacted
Motherboard, This Cryptocurrency Doesn't Want to Beat Bitcoin, It Wants to Beat the Economy
Crypto.direct, NEM OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
News Wire Press Release, Bitcoin Alternative NEM (XEM) Officially Launches with 100% Original Codebase Cryptocurrency
Allcoinsnews, NEM Q&A – Original, Tested Blockchain Platform, Proof-of-Importance, “Change the World, Forever” Tech
Coin Telegraph, NEM: ‘Right Now We Have the Best Designed Blockchain Platform in Existence’

Extra Links
Wikipedia
Coin Gecko
Coinmarketcap
CryptoCoin Charts
Paper Wallet and Vanity Generator Programs
Nembex Testnet
Community Fund Proposal
Node Rewards Proposal


How to get Involved
If you would like to contribute to the development of NEM, please contact the team via this thread. 





NEM is a new blockchain but is a code made for developers by developers and is already having major projects being built on it. 

NEM is looking for talented developers to help work on the NEM Community Client (NCC).  The NCC is the open source wallet.  We are looking for a main NCC developer, a UI developer, and UX developer. 

We are also looking for other people who can help with the following:

1) making infographics
2) knowledge with making websites
3) people editing videos
4) people that will help out with promotions
5) people willing to write/update tutorials
6) people to build special little additions to NEM (past examples are things like wallets, vanity generators, scripts, and little add-ons)