BitShares

On the record

Account permissions

Accounts can be controlled by single or weighted combinations of other accounts or keys.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Available software

The official download page lists BitShares UI installers for Linux (.deb), macOS (.dmg), and Windows (.exe).bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Core release

The home page identifies BitShares Core 7.0.2, codename Suez, as its latest release.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Decentralized exchange

The blockchain includes a decentralized exchange for trading user-issued assets, stable coins, and custodian-pegged assets.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Developer integration

The downloads page lists BitShares JS builds and links to developer integration documentation.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Digital assets

BitShares Mint lets users mint digital assets using predefined smart contracts on the blockchain.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Exchange capabilities

The DEX page describes a high-performance exchange with orders settling instantly.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Hardware wallet limitation

The Ledger Nano BitShares app is primarily aimed at simple transfers and holding tokens, although it can sign any operation type.docs.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Ledger security

Documentation says a Ledger Nano S can secure a BitShares account, with transaction signing performed on the hardware device.docs.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Maker

The official site identifies Move Institute in Slovenia as the trademark holder.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Named accounts

BitShares accounts use registered named identities rather than addresses, according to its documentation.docs.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

Trading speed

The DEX page says trades execute in seconds.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

What it is

BitShares describes itself as a DPoS blockchain with self-governance and an in-built decentralized financial platform.bitshares.org · read 14 Nov 2026

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