Team and Founder

Stratis was founded by Chris Trew, an IT professional with over a decade of experience. 

Key Developments 

Masternode Staking Launch (June 2025): Users can lock 20 million STRAX to validate the network and earn up to 28.93% APR annually. The network shifted to a hybrid PoS model, encouraging long-term token holding. (Bullish) 

Token Swap and Revaluation (April 2024): A 1:10 token swap improved microtransactions and exchange compatibility. While it didn’t alter the project’s core structure (neutral), it made gaming and DeFi use cases more accessible. 

Investors and Partnerships

The Stratis ecosystem includes various infrastructure services and strategic partnerships, particularly in technology and financial services. Its collaborations include International Data Corporation and MediConnect, as well as integrations with Binance Pay and Travala, expanding STRAX’s real-world use cases.
Additionally, Stratis Money operates as a registered crypto asset service provider in Spain. 

Project Vision and How It Works

Stratis aims to overcome common blockchain adoption challenges such as network congestion, high fees, and steep developer learning curves. Its technological infrastructure includes: 

• StratisEVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine Compatibility): Allows developers to use Ethereum tools like Solidity to migrate or build applications easily. 
• Verium (Layer 2 Scaling): A proprietary L2 solution leveraging zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to batch off-chain verified transactions into single proofs, reducing fees while increasing throughput. 
• Proof-of-Stake Consensus: STRAX holders can run validator nodes or delegate tokens to secure the network. The ecosystem also supports Masternodes. 

Governance

Stratis embraces community-driven governance and open-source contributions. 

Roadmap (from Stratis 2.0 Litepaper) 

• Ecosystem Growth: Driving adoption of projects like Solplex. 
• Technological Development: Enhancements for StratisEVM, Verium L2, and core protocol features. 
• Developer Experience: Better tools, documentation, and support. 
• Partnerships and Integrations: Expanding STRAX’s utility and Stratis’s global reach. 
• Stratis Money Expansion: Offering regulated financial services across the EU. 

Tokenomics 

• Total Supply: 2.08 Billion STRAX 
• Max Supply: Unlimited 
• Circulating Supply: 2 Billion STRAX 

Utility 

• Gas Fees: Required for smart contracts and transactions. 
• Staking: Securing the network while earning rewards. 
• Collateral: Used in DeFi protocols and Masternodes. 

Ecosystem Highlights 

• StratisSwap: Native DEX for STRAX and other tokens. 
• ChainPort: Bridge for cross-chain token transfers. 
• Solplex: A Web3 RTS play-to-earn GameFi project with NFT rewards. 
• Stratis Money: Registered with the Bank of Spain, enabling compliant digital asset services in the EU. 
• EU Stablecoin: MiCA-compliant stablecoin in development for the European market. 

Official Links 

• Website
• Twitter
• Telegram

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