Stratos

iPhone + Android

8.6No. 4 of 25
in Decentralized Storage Services

Recognised40% of the score72
Phone app26% of the score100
Documented20% of the score100
Free plan14% of the score30

Free plan: No
Runs on: Android, api, iPhone, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows

Summary

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.

Who it is for

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.

What is good

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.

What to know first

Gateway requests require an access token.
Gateway usage has tier-based rate and traffic limits.
Free private token usage is limited.

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.

Compared on decentralized storage services

Free plan: Yesthestratos.org
Network type: hybridthestratos.org
IPFS support: Yesthestratos.org
Desktop apps: Yesthestratos.org
Mobile apps: Yesthestratos.org

Facts

Product scope: Stratos describes itself as a distributed infrastructure network providing computation, storage, and network traffic.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Core components: Its four core modules are blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases, and decentralized computing.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Intended users: The documentation says Stratos is intended to support blockchain application developers, including Dapp developers.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Developer workflow: Stratos says developers can deploy, store, and execute code and data on its decentralized infrastructure.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Consensus and rewards: Stratos uses Proof of Traffic to reward participants according to their contributions to network traffic.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
SPFS storage: Stratos IPFS (SPFS) is an IPFS cluster maintained by Stratos that uses Stratos Decentralized Storage for persistent data storage.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
SPFS file operations: The SPFS guide documents uploading, fetching, pinning, unpinning, and sharing files through its API and WebUI instructions.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 2026
Private storage access: The SPFS guide says a private access token provides exclusive access to personal storage and that data remains inaccessible to others unless explicitly shared.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
API integration: The gateway supports Stratos ecosystem RPC and API services and requires requests to use a Gateway Access Token.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Rate limits: Gateway API usage is subject to rate and traffic limits determined by the access tier.docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 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 · 30 Sept 2026
AI positioning: The official homepage presents Stratos 2.0 as an environment for deploying and commanding AI agents, with Stratos OS as its foundation.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Support: The SPFS documentation says users can request a private access token by emailing [email protected].docs.thestratos.org · 30 Sept 2026
Core network: Stratos is a distributed infrastructure network providing computation, storage and network traffic resources on one platform.docs.thestratos.org · 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 · 2 Oct 2026
Core modules: Stratos services comprise blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases and decentralized computing.docs.thestratos.org · 2 Oct 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 · 2 Oct 2026
Proof of Traffic: Proof-of-Traffic rewards network participants and contributors according to their contributions to network traffic.docs.thestratos.org · 2 Oct 2026
Storage: Stratos decentralized storage is described as scalable, reliable, self-balancing and able to store data of any size and type.thestratos.org · 2 Oct 2026
Decentralized computing: Stratos decentralized computing is an edge-computing network offering low latency and a Trusted Execution Environment.thestratos.org · 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 · 2 Oct 2026
Token utility: STOS is used for staking or delegation, Proof-of-Traffic mining rewards, transaction-fee payments and resource-network service prepayment.thestratos.org · 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 · 2 Oct 2026
Network APIs: The Stratos mainnet provides RPC, REST and gRPC endpoints plus a block explorer.docs.thestratos.org · 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 · 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 · 2 Oct 2026