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MAYAChain (CACAO)

What is MAYAChain?​

MAYAChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol and a friendly fork of THORChain. It allows supported assets to move through native liquidity pools without relying on wrapped tokens or traditional bridges.

Here are 5 key points about MAYAChain:

  • MAYAChain connects supported blockchains through decentralized liquidity pools.

  • Cross-chain swaps use native assets instead of wrapped versions of those assets.

  • CACAO is the native MAYAChain asset used for transaction fees, liquidity, network security, and incentives.

  • MAYANodes observe supported networks and work together to process and secure cross-chain transactions.

  • MAYAChain is built with the Cosmos SDK and Tendermint consensus technology.

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Learn more about MAYAChain in the official Maya Protocol documentation.

MAYAChain on Gem Wallet​

Gem Wallet currently supports the following features for MAYAChain:

  • Store MAYAChain (CACAO) securely.
  • Send and Receive CACAO natively.

CACAO is the native asset of MAYAChain and is used for:

  • Transaction fees: CACAO pays network fees when sending assets on MAYAChain.

  • Network security: Node operators bond value to help secure the network.

  • Liquidity and settlement: CACAO connects assets in MAYAChain liquidity pools.

How to Get MAYAChain (CACAO)?​

You can receive CACAO with your MAYAChain address in Gem Wallet or withdraw it to MAYAChain from a platform that supports the network.

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Buying CACAO directly in Gem Wallet will be added soon.

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Send only native MAYAChain assets to your MAYAChain address. Assets sent on the wrong network may not appear in your wallet.

What Assets are Supported on MAYAChain?​

Gem Wallet currently provides basic native asset support for MAYAChain.

  • CACAO is available as the native MAYAChain asset.

  • Additional MAYAChain assets are not currently supported in Gem Wallet.

Can I Swap MAYAChain Assets on Gem Wallet?​

This feature will be added soon.

MAYAChain supports cross-chain swaps at the protocol level, but swaps involving native MAYAChain (CACAO) are not currently enabled in Gem Wallet.

Transaction Fees on MAYAChain​

The fees on MAYAChain are summarized as follows:

  • MAYAChain transactions require network fees paid in CACAO.

  • Keep enough CACAO in your wallet before sending assets.

  • Swap fees and external-chain fees may also apply when using MAYAChain through supported third-party interfaces.

How to Check MAYAChain (CACAO) Balance?​

Gem Wallet connects to MAYAChain to show your CACAO balance. Tap the 3 dots in the upper-right corner, then tap View on MayaScan.

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MayaScan is the default MAYAChain explorer in Gem Wallet. You can check balances and transactions by visiting MayaScan and searching for your MAYAChain address.

Why Choose Gem Wallet for MAYAChain?​

  • Self-Custody & Security: Gem Wallet gives you full control over your private keys and CACAO.

  • Native MAYAChain Support: Send and receive CACAO using a native maya address.

  • Open Source: Gem Wallet is open source, allowing its wallet implementation to be reviewed publicly.

  • Simple Asset Management: Manage CACAO alongside assets from other supported networks in one wallet.

Conclusion

MAYAChain is a decentralized cross-chain liquidity protocol powered by CACAO. Gem Wallet currently provides straightforward support for storing, sending, and receiving CACAO, with additional features to follow as wallet support expands.