Pillar is a decentralized, personal data-management platform and a multichain DeFi wallet. It enables users to manage their cryptocurrencies and tokens, participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities, and interact with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform provides a unified DeFi experience with features such as low fees, cross-chain swaps, and stablecoin gas payments.
Pillar operates on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Binance Coin, and Polygon. It is built as a non-custodial, open-source wallet that acts as a gateway to DeFi and NFTs. The platform uses the underlying blockchains it operates on, leveraging their strengths without requiring a unique consensus mechanism or mining algorithm. It also employs smart contracts to facilitate secure transactions and community governance.
Pillar provides several potential use cases:
Pillar was founded in 2017 by David Siegel and others, initially raising over $21 million through an ICO. The project was supported by the Twenty Thirty blockchain community and aimed to build a personal data-management platform with decentralised governance. Over the years, Pillar has developed its wallet and expanded its features to offer a comprehensive DeFi and personal data management solution. The project continues to evolve with ongoing development and community involvement.