what's Stratis?

Stratis is a blockchain-as-a-service platform that enables developers to build, test, and deploy blockchain applications using familiar .NET technologies. It leverages a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism enhanced by masternodes, which provide additional network security and governance participation. The native STRAX token powers transactions, staking rewards, and masternode operations on the Stratis main chain and sidechains. The platform supports sidechain development for scalable, custom blockchain solutions, including features like the Cirrus sidechain for DeFi applications. Masternode operators lock STRAX as collateral to validate transactions and earn rewards, combining with staking for network security. Stratis emphasizes enterprise adoption through tools like the Stratis CLI and SDK, facilitating integration of blockchain into business workflows without requiring deep cryptography knowledge.

SolPlex sci-fi MMO game built on StratisEVM launches full production today, April 6, 2026.