REI Network is essentially an upgraded version of GXChain, rather than a brand new project. It was created with the intention of better adapting to the blockchain's development trend, while also providing a lightweight, higher performance, Ethereum compatible, and fee-free blockchain framework.

To enhance the efficiency and reduce the cost of use, GXChain 2.0 is now compatible with EVM and its ecological infrastructure. This allows for seamless migration of DeFi developers and applications to GXChain 2.0, maintaining the same experience as the Ethereum blockchain. The technical solutions for GXChain 2.0 include compatibility with Ethereum's RPC and Websocket interfaces, and the ability to support GRPC in the future. The network module has also been rewritten using Libp2p instead of Devp2p to achieve better versatility and scalability. Tokenomics have been designed to realize lower resource consumption (Gas Free). Systems contracts such as Staking/Slashing, ResourceManager, and IBC contracts can now be soft-forked and upgraded. The more efficient and more random consensus of DPoS+BFT ensures decentralization and green power. Additionally, the abstract consensus module allows for easy combination of the code of REI Network, making it a chain-making tool.

The REI Network has its own native token called REI, which is responsible for securing the network. This token has a variety of uses, including paying for gas fees when sending transactions on the network and serving as a governance token for REI DAO management. Additionally, REI can be used as a validator pledge token, a voting token for node election, and can be staked for free gas. REI holders can even stake their tokens to own Crude, which can be used as an alternative to gas.

The REI DAO embodies the blockchain spirit of the REI Network by promoting decentralization, transparency, and openness in its governance model. It aims to empower each $REIholder by returning governance to them within a decentralized governance community.