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Spec score 6.2 #3 of 32 in Blockchain Platforms

Spec sheet

Maker
The official site identifies Move Institute in Slovenia as the trademark holder.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Account permissions
Accounts can be controlled by single or weighted combinations of other accounts or keys.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Available software
The official download page lists BitShares UI installers for Linux (.deb), macOS (.dmg), and Windows (.exe).Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Core release
The home page identifies BitShares Core 7.0.2, codename Suez, as its latest release.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Decentralized exchange
The blockchain includes a decentralized exchange for trading user-issued assets, stable coins, and custodian-pegged assets.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Developer integration
The downloads page lists BitShares JS builds and links to developer integration documentation.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Digital assets
BitShares Mint lets users mint digital assets using predefined smart contracts on the blockchain.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Exchange capabilities
The DEX page describes a high-performance exchange with orders settling instantly.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
Hardware wallet limitation
The Ledger Nano BitShares app is primarily aimed at simple transfers and holding tokens, although it can sign any operation type.Read 14 Nov 2026 · docs.bitshares.org
Ledger security
Documentation says a Ledger Nano S can secure a BitShares account, with transaction signing performed on the hardware device.Read 14 Nov 2026 · docs.bitshares.org
Named accounts
BitShares accounts use registered named identities rather than addresses, according to its documentation.Read 14 Nov 2026 · docs.bitshares.org
Trading speed
The DEX page says trades execute in seconds.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org
What it is
BitShares describes itself as a DPoS blockchain with self-governance and an in-built decentralized financial platform.Read 14 Nov 2026 · bitshares.org

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