Stratos
Canada
What it is
Stratos is a distributed infrastructure network for computation, storage and network traffic, organized around blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases and decentralized computing. It is designed for blockchain application developers, including Dapp developers, who can deploy, store and execute code and data on the network. Its consensus layers use Proof-of-Stake for value, Proof-of-Traffic for resources and Proof-of-Authority for meta-services; Proof-of-Traffic rewards participants based on their network traffic contributions. Stratos IPFS, or SPFS, is an IPFS cluster for persistent storage. Its guide covers file upload, retrieval, pinning, unpinning and sharing through API and WebUI instructions. A free private access token has usage limits, which a subscription can expand. Private storage data remains inaccessible to others unless shared. Gateway API requests require an access token and are subject to tier-based rate and traffic limits. Stratos lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, API and self-hosted access, and is headquartered in Canada.
For and against
For
- Four modules span blockchain, storage, databases and computing.
- Supports SPFS file operations through API and WebUI.
- Private storage stays inaccessible unless explicitly shared.
- Free private access token is available with usage limits.
Against
- Gateway requests require an access token.
- Gateway usage has tier-based rate and traffic limits.
- Free private token usage is limited.
The verdict
Stratos brings decentralized infrastructure services and developer workflows into one network. Its access tiers and gateway limits are important considerations for teams planning API or storage use.
Who it suits
Stratos is intended for blockchain application developers, including Dapp developers, who need to deploy and manage code and data on decentralized infrastructure. Its SPFS tools may also suit users who need persistent IPFS-compatible file operations.
On the record
- AI positioning
- Stratos 2.0 presents Stratos OS as a sovereign, safety-first environment for deploying and commanding AI agents with user-controlled data.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- API gateway
- Stratos APIs require a Gateway Access Token and usage is subject to rate and traffic limits based on the access tier.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- API integration
- The gateway supports Stratos ecosystem RPC and API services and requires requests to use a Gateway Access Token.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Consensus and rewards
- Stratos uses Proof of Traffic to reward participants according to their contributions to network traffic.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Consensus layers
- The value, resource and meta-service layers use Proof-of-Stake, Proof-of-Traffic and Proof-of-Authority respectively.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Core components
- Its four core modules are blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases, and decentralized computing.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Core modules
- Stratos services comprise blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases and decentralized computing.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Core network
- Stratos is a distributed infrastructure network providing computation, storage and network traffic resources on one platform.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Dapp data mesh
- Stratos is designed as a decentralized data mesh where blockchain developers can deploy, store and execute code and data on decentralized infrastructure.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Decentralized computing
- Stratos decentralized computing is an edge-computing network offering low latency and a Trusted Execution Environment.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Decentralized database
- Stratos decentralized database is described as scalable, high-availability, non-schema, non-maintenance and without a single point of failure.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Developer workflow
- Stratos says developers can deploy, store, and execute code and data on its decentralized infrastructure.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Free access limit
- The SPFS guide says its private access token is free with usage limitations that can be expanded through a subscription.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The documentation says Stratos is intended to support blockchain application developers, including Dapp developers.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- IPFS compatibility
- The SPFS guide refers users to the IPFS Kubo RPC API for RPC details and documents compatible file operations.docs.thestratos.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Network APIs
- The Stratos mainnet provides RPC, REST and gRPC endpoints plus a block explorer.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Node platform
- Stratos provides a precompiled full-chain binary for Ubuntu 18.04 or newer on amd64, with source compilation available for other systems.docs.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy compliance
- Stratos says its privacy policy applies to Stratos Network and that the company complies with Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws including PIPEDA.thestratos.org · read 2 Oct 2026
