what's Stronghold?
Stronghold is a payments infrastructure company that builds virtual payment networks to enable developers to access both legacy financial systems (like ACH) and next-generation networks through simple APIs. It facilitates instant settlement, interoperability, and secure transactions for merchants and users, modernizing payments with blockchain technology. SHx is Stronghold's native utility token, a climate-friendly digital asset built on the Stellar Blockchain. It powers real-time settlements, fee discounts, loyalty rewards, merchant cash advances via DeFi, and governance voting within the ecosystem. Available on major exchanges and wallets, SHx enhances liquidity and incentivizes participation across Stronghold's network.
Citadel's prompt injection detection, Base home, Solana support, and Stronghold/Citadel fee split with $STRONG burn.
Trading fees of 1-3% are allocated as follows: 60% to Stronghold team in WETH, 20% to Citadel team in WETH, and 20% to treasury (of which 50% funds grants/development/partnerships in WETH and 50% is burned weekly in $STRONG).
Image-based prompt injection detection via Citadel's premium model is scheduled as a coming-soon enhancement at no additional API cost, with Base chosen as primary home for agentic finance and Solana support coming.
Token price increases +53%, placing it among the day's top small cap performers.
Stronghold announces ISO 20022 support within its $SHx ecosystem on the Stellar network.
$SHX token lists on Kraken exchange on October 22 at 15:00 UTC.