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What it is
Stratos is a distributed infrastructure network offering computation, storage, and network traffic resources for blockchain applications. Its four core modules are blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases, and decentralized computing. The documentation describes it as a platform for blockchain and Dapp developers to deploy, store, and execute code and data. The network uses Proof-of-Stake for its value layer, Proof-of-Traffic for resources, and Proof-of-Authority for meta-services; Proof-of-Traffic rewards participants based on network traffic contributions. Stratos IPFS, or SPFS, is an IPFS cluster for persistent storage. Its guide covers uploading, fetching, pinning, unpinning, and sharing files through API and WebUI instructions. The private access token is free with usage limits that can be expanded through a subscription. Gateway requests require an access token and face tier-based rate and traffic limits. Stratos lists Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, Windows, API, and self-hosted access, and is headquartered in Canada.
Spec sheet
- Intended users
- The documentation says Stratos is intended to support blockchain application developers, including Dapp developers.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Support
- The SPFS documentation says users can request a private access token by emailing [email protected].Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Headquarters
- CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · thestratos.org
- AI positioning
- Stratos 2.0 presents Stratos OS as a sovereign, safety-first environment for deploying and commanding AI agents with user-controlled data.Read 2 Oct 2026 · thestratos.org
- API gateway
- Stratos APIs require a Gateway Access Token and usage is subject to rate and traffic limits based on the access tier.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- API integration
- The gateway supports Stratos ecosystem RPC and API services and requires requests to use a Gateway Access Token.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Consensus and rewards
- Stratos uses Proof of Traffic to reward participants according to their contributions to network traffic.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Consensus layers
- The value, resource and meta-service layers use Proof-of-Stake, Proof-of-Traffic and Proof-of-Authority respectively.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Core components
- Its four core modules are blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases, and decentralized computing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Core modules
- Stratos services comprise blockchain, decentralized storage, decentralized databases and decentralized computing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Core network
- Stratos is a distributed infrastructure network providing computation, storage and network traffic resources on one platform.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- 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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Decentralized computing
- Stratos decentralized computing is an edge-computing network offering low latency and a Trusted Execution Environment.Read 2 Oct 2026 · thestratos.org
- Decentralized database
- Stratos decentralized database is described as scalable, high-availability, non-schema, non-maintenance and without a single point of failure.Read 2 Oct 2026 · thestratos.org
- Developer workflow
- Stratos says developers can deploy, store, and execute code and data on its decentralized infrastructure.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Free access limit
- The SPFS guide says its private access token is free with usage limitations that can be expanded through a subscription.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- IPFS compatibility
- The SPFS guide refers users to the IPFS Kubo RPC API for RPC details and documents compatible file operations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Network APIs
- The Stratos mainnet provides RPC, REST and gRPC endpoints plus a block explorer.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Node platform
- Stratos provides a precompiled full-chain binary for Ubuntu 18.04 or newer on amd64, with source compilation available for other systems.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- 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.Read 2 Oct 2026 · thestratos.org
- 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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Product scope
- Stratos describes itself as a distributed infrastructure network providing computation, storage, and network traffic.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Proof of Traffic
- Proof-of-Traffic rewards network participants and contributors according to their contributions to network traffic.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Rate limits
- Gateway API usage is subject to rate and traffic limits determined by the access tier.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- SPFS file operations
- The SPFS guide documents uploading, fetching, pinning, unpinning, and sharing files through its API and WebUI instructions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- SPFS storage
- Stratos IPFS (SPFS) is an IPFS cluster maintained by Stratos that uses Stratos Decentralized Storage for persistent data storage.Read 30 Sep 2026 · docs.thestratos.org
- Storage
- Stratos decentralized storage is described as scalable, reliable, self-balancing and able to store data of any size and type.Read 2 Oct 2026 · thestratos.org
- Token utility
- STOS is used for staking or delegation, Proof-of-Traffic mining rewards, transaction-fee payments and resource-network service prepayment.Read 2 Oct 2026 · thestratos.org
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Four modules span blockchain, storage, databases, and computing
- SPFS documents common IPFS file operations
- Free private access token is available
- Supports Android, iOS, desktop, web, and self-hosting
Limits
- Free token usage is limited
- Gateway requests require an access token
- API use has tier-based rate and traffic limits
- Full-chain binary targets Ubuntu 18.04 or newer on amd64
Who it suits
Stratos is aimed at blockchain application developers who need decentralized infrastructure for code and data. Its multiple access options may also suit teams integrating through APIs or self-hosting.
Verdict
Stratos combines several decentralized infrastructure services and provides API and WebUI pathways for SPFS file operations. Access limits and gateway requirements should be considered before relying on the network for a workload.
Where Specifiction places it
- Decentralized Storage Services#19 of 257.4
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