A Cosmos SDK-based mainnet powering Stratos’s decentralized data mesh, combining scalable storage and compute with Proof-of-Traffic incentives and low-cost STOS-settled transactions.
Stratos is a decentralized data mesh and Layer-1 PoS blockchain on mainnet (native token: STOS) that unifies on-chain settlement with a resource network for storage, database, and content delivery. Performance is comparable to Cosmos-style networks—roughly 5–7s block times, low gas costs often under $0.01, and practical throughput in the tens of TPS—while data-heavy traffic is handled off-chain by the resource network. Primary use cases include decentralized object storage/CDN for dApps and NFTs, media streaming, data-heavy Web3 apps (gaming, analytics, AI datasets), and verifiable long-term storage.
Stratos is unique for its dual-plane architecture: a PoS settlement chain plus a decentralized resource network that rewards nodes via Proof of Traffic for actual bandwidth and storage served, not just pledged capacity. This keeps on-chain activity lean and fees low (~sub-cent) with ~5–7s blocks and tens-of-TPS throughput, while the off-chain network delivers high-volume data and QoS that typical L1s or IPFS/Filecoin alone don’t provide. For bridge users and dApps, that means cheaper transactions and scalable, incentive-aligned storage/CDN integrated directly with the base chain.
Stratos uses STOS as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain STOS by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge STOS to Stratos, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Stratos as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Stratos you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Stratos to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send STOS on Stratos, ensure your wallet is connected to the Stratos network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of STOS to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.