Blockchain Made Simple
The philosophy at Stratis is to focus on how blockchain can streamline business processes. At the same time, we realize the importance of reducing the complexity of blockchain adoption and implementation.

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Build on Stratis

• Decentralized
  Every Full Node executes its own block validation based on the consensus protocol of the Stratis blockchain.
• Privacy
  Encryption allows transactions to remain secure and anonymous throughout the network of Stratis Full Nodes.
• Scalable
  The technology behind Stratis Sidechains unlocks the full potential of the blockchain by allowing solutions to scale as adoption increases.
• Practical
  Smart contracts enable digitally-enforced commitments between blockchain participants, which breaks the reliance on third parties.
• Accessible
  The Stratis Full Node is open source so anyone with internet access can download a copy and run a Stratis Full Node.
• Cutting Edge
  The addition of Stratis Sidechains and C# smart contracts make the Stratis Platform suitable for use-cases at the forefront of our industry.
• Reliable
  Support and deep insights from a large community of C# and .NET developers makes the codebase reliable and easily auditable.
• Secure and Tested
  The Stratis Full Node combines the proven security consensus of Bitcoin with the latest advancements in blockchain technology.

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Smart Contracts
Create performant, secure, and auditable smart contracts in a development environment which is comfortable and familiar for C# and .NET developers.

• Especially suitable for the development of enterprise blockchains
  Smart Contracts in C# are the first .NET framework compatible smart contracts that can be coded and compiled natively.
• Run on sidechains to maximize scalability and security
  Smart Contracts in C# avoid the “bloat” that occurs when running any significant number of smart contracts on a single blockchain. The main blockchain is also shielded from the impact of any adverse effects caused by a smart contract.
• Fully deterministic
  Smart Contracts in C# are fully verified during deployment before they run on the blockchain. For example, usage of .NET libraries containing non-deterministic function calls is prevented.
• Powered by STRAT
  A smart contract uses gas when it is running, and on the Stratis platform, gas is supplied by sidechain tokens, which are pegged to the STRAT.

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ICO Platform
Crowdfund your business ambitions with the free-to-use Stratis ICO Platform, which delivers fully integrated services and customizable layouts, so you can effortlessly launch your ICO.

• Free at entry-level
  Get started for free if that suits your budget and requirements.
• Rapid Deployment
  Get our ICO web application up and running fast via the Azure Marketplace.
• Brandable
  Easily incorporate your organization’s logos and color schemes into the ICO web application.
• Integrated KYC Checking
  Use Onfido to perform KYC checks on potential contributors.
• Secure
  Collect ICO contributions in Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) wallets.
• Multi-Currency Support
  Accept contributions in STRAT, BTC, or, via Changelly integration, in more than 50 other cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies.

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Sidechains
Take your business to new heights by launching bespoke blockchains using Stratis Sidechains.

• Customize your blockchain
  Stratis Sidechains allow you to modify key characteristics of the blockchain such as the block interval.
• Maximise smart contract scalability, security, and performance
  Firstly, Stratis Sidechains prevent any “smart contract bloat” of the main Stratis blockchain, and secondly, they quarantine any adverse effects that occur when smart contracts are running. In addition, a sidechain’s parameters can be tuned to optimize performance for the kinds of transactions which are going to run on it.
• Fund a sidechain token using a federated model
  Sidechain tokens are pegged to the STRAT and cross-chain transactions are easy and secure.
• Maintain independence from the Stratis blockchain but keep its development benefits
  Stratis Sidechains allow for innovation without fragmenting the codebase.

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Stratis Blockchain Node

The Stratis Full Node is the engine that powers the Stratis blockchain network. A future-proof and environmentally sustainable consensus protocol, which uses a Proof-Of-Stake (PoS) algorithm, while providing sidechains, smart contracts and plug-and-play consensus algorithms.

• Network agnostic
  Functions as a peer on both the STRAT and BTC blockchain networks.
• Flexible
  Supports Proof of Stake, Proof of Work, and Proof of Authority consensus algorithms.
• Wallet ready
  Supports both full wallets and “lightweight” wallets.
• Extendable
  Provides an API to develop applications on top of the Full Node.
• Componentized
  Designed to create a clean and customizable blockchain architecture.
• Familiar
  Uses a protocol which is 98% similar to the Bitcoin network protocol.
• Deployable
  Easy and cost effective to set up using Stratis’ Blockchain as a Service.
• Enterprise focused
  Built in C# using the .NET Core platform.
• Community driven
  Accessible via an open source software development model.

The Stratis Token
The Stratis cryptographic token (STRAT) fuels the Stratis Platform and acts as a value transfer vehicle in the Stratis marketplace.