Beam

BEAM

$0.011994

+5.09%

Price data may be delayed. Prices and market caps are in US dollars. They were last updated on October 2, 2026, at 7:04 AM UTC.

What Beam is, how it works, and what to watch for.

What it is

Beam (BEAM) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that operates on the Mimblewimble protocol. It is categorized as a mineable, proof-of-work coin with privacy and DeFi applications. Beam is designed as a medium of exchange with an emphasis on transactional privacy.

A paid membership is required for the full explanation of Beam.

See membership prices

Learn the concepts behind this

Clear explanations of the subjects this article touches, with every term defined.

What is cryptocurrency, and how does it work?A simple explanation of cryptocurrency, blockchains, coins, tokens, mining and staking, with a definition page for every term used.
What is DeFi, and how does decentralized finance work?Decentralized finance explained: liquidity pools, yield farming, impermanent loss, DAOs and governance tokens, each with its own definition page.