Onyx
    Built on Arbitrum Orbit • Secured by Ethereum

    Onyx Desktop App

    The Financial Ledger.

    A desktop command center for using Onyx with clarity, security, and near-instant, low-fee transactions.

    Windows 10+ • macOS 12+ • Free to download

    Near-instant confirmations
    Low fees
    Built for financial-grade workflows

    A clearer way to use Onyx

    Onyx is positioned as a financial-grade, modular blockchain ecosystem, but many users still experience confusion around what Onyx is, how XCN fits, and what staking/governance mean in practice.

    The desktop app exists to reduce friction: security you can trust, staking you can understand, governance you can actually follow, and a single place to manage bridging and activity.

    What you can do inside Onyx Desktop

    Secure key management

    Designed to reduce browser-extension risk and keep high-value workflows more controlled.

    Staking, simplified

    See what staking means, compare options, delegate confidently, and track rewards with clearer explanations.

    Governance without chaos

    Read proposals in plain language, understand impact, and vote or delegate in a clean workflow.

    Bridge and manage assets

    Move assets (like USDC) into Onyx with an easy, guided flow.

    Batch actions and power tools

    Combine common actions (bridge → stake → vote) and reduce repetitive steps.

    Transparency dashboard

    A single view of your balances, staking status, governance exposure, and recent activity.

    Staking: what to expect

    XCN staking/participation can depend on the available interfaces and validator/delegation design.

    The app provides guided flows, explanations, and risk signals (e.g., validator performance, lockups if applicable).

    Why a desktop app?

    • More controlled security surface than a browser extension
    • Better visibility into staking + governance
    • Faster workflows for people who manage real value
    • One place for core Onyx actions (no tab-hopping)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Onyx Desktop?

    Onyx Desktop is a native application that provides a secure, unified interface for interacting with the Onyx blockchain ecosystem—staking, governance, bridging, and asset management in one place.

    Is this a wallet or a full app?

    It's a full application with integrated wallet functionality. You can manage keys securely within the app while accessing all core Onyx features.

    Do I need XCN to use it?

    You can explore the app without XCN, but staking and governance participation require holding XCN tokens.

    How do staking and delegation work here?

    The app provides guided flows for staking XCN, delegating to validators, and tracking your rewards—all with clear explanations of what each action means.

    What chains/assets are supported?

    Onyx Desktop supports assets on the Onyx network, including bridged assets like USDC. Bridge functionality allows moving assets from Ethereum and other supported chains.

    Are transactions gasless?

    Transactions on Onyx have very low fees but are not completely gasless. You'll see fee estimates before confirming any transaction.

    What if I only want to bridge assets?

    You can use the app solely for bridging. The bridge flow is accessible without engaging with staking or governance features.

    How do I get help/support?

    Contact our support team directly with the chat widget below