Stratis Sidechains Alpha Release

Stratis are proud to announce the Stratis Federated Sidechains Alpha Release in C# on the .NET framework.
Stratis has focused on developing the sidechains infrastructure to ensure the product is easy to use and the most inclusive platform for developers and enterprises.
Enterprises can create their own sidechains whilst benefiting from on-going enhancements to the Stratis blockchain. Stratis Sidechains provide enterprises with the ability to provision custom sidechains with flexible modules such as consensus, block size and privacy; delivering scalable blockchain solutions.
Building sidechains in C# makes it easier to integrate into existing enterprise architectures and opens the door previously blocked due to programming language barriers. Stratis sidechains in C# builds upon the established .NET framework, language and ecosystem. Therefore, it is more readily poised for wider adoption.
Stratis CEO Chris Trew states, “Sidechains provide a means to quickly provision, sandbox and deploy a bespoke blockchain tailored to specific enterprise processes. Because Stratis sidechains remain linked to the well-established Stratis mainchain, enterprises can be certain their blockchain implementations will continue to benefit from enhancements made by our core team of highly-experienced developers.”
Sidechains improve scalability of blockchains, a long-running challenge of decentralised computing. Aside from leaving the mainchain free to exchange funds, Stratis sidechains make it possible to specify both the block size and block interval, increasing the number of transactions in each block and/or reducing the time between each block.
Sidechain wallets will allow cross-chain transactions for users to transfer funds between the Stratis mainchain and the sidechains. This interoperability feature enables interactions across blockchains while giving users the confidence that any sidechain’s digital assets will always be backed by the Stratis token.
Stratis is also working on enabling enterprises to run smart contracts on their respective sidechains which will be implemented in a future release.
To showcase this technology, we have created a test environment named Apex on the Stratis testnet network. The Apex sidechain interacts seamlessly with the STRAT mainchain on the testnet network. Users can easily participate in testing this technology themselves by exchanging TSTRAT for TAPEX coins.
You can now try out the Stratis Sidechains Alpha Release by setting up Stratis and Apex wallets on the testnet network and use them for cross-chain deposits and withdrawals.
To get started with Stratis sidechains, please refer to the below materials.
Documentation: https://academy.stratisplatform.com
Faucet: https://faucet.stratisplatform.com/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/stratisproject/FederatedSidechains
Discord (Sidechains Support): https://discord.gg/DbUusDh

June 27, 2018

Stratis Academy Release

Stratis is excited to announce the launch of the Stratis Academy. Our goal is for Stratis Academy to be the learning hub for developers to gain first-hand experience in blockchain technology.
For this first release of the Stratis Academy, there is a library of content that covers the foundation of blockchain and learning modules for individual products developed on the Stratis platform. Each chapter will enrich any developers keen to learn about the Stratis Platform and our product offerings.
To get started with the Stratis Academy, simply go to https://academy.stratisplatform.com

May 16, 2018

Stratis Smart Contracts in C# Alpha Release

Stratis are proud to announce the alpha release of Stratis Smart Contracts in C#.
A significant amount of time and effort has gone into developing a new approach to Smart Contracts, ensuring the product is easy to learn and the most inclusive platform for developers and businesses.
Stratis has engineered the first smart contracts platform built entirely from the ground up in native C# on the .NET framework, the most popular enterprise programming language on the most widely-used enterprise framework.
This makes it easier to integrate into existing enterprise architectures than other platforms, Stratis Smart Contracts in C# opens many doors previously blocked due to computing language barriers. Stratis will soon also provide support for the functional programming language F#, particularly popular in the finance sector.
“We believe smart contracts are one of the backbones of blockchain as a transparent, decentralized marketplace, and that the more inviting you can be to get people to join that marketplace, the faster blockchain will be adopted” says Stratis CEO Chris Trew. “Our foundation in C# and .NET programming broadens the world of smart contracts immediately, and we look forward to seeing what people do with it.”

Several other blockchain companies have launched smart contracts offerings, but required development in an entirely different programming language or a new digital ecosystem with new languages, decompilers and integrated development environments (IDEs). Stratis Smart Contracts in C# builds upon an established and popularized framework, language and ecosystem. Therefore, it is more readily poised for wider adoption as a smart contract standard.
Below is a technical overview of the Stratis Smart Contract in C# offering at the recent Blockchain Expo, London.

“Stratis believes blockchain will change the world, and we are creating products that make this new world as inclusive and welcoming as possible,” Trew says. “Stratis Smart Contracts in C# is designed to welcome developers.”
To get started with Stratis Smart Contracts in C#, please refer to the below materials.
Documentation: https://smartcontractsdocs.stratisplatform.com
Faucet: https://smartcontractsfaucet.stratisplatform.com/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/stratisproject/StratisBitcoinFullNode
Discord (Smart Contracts Support): https://discord.gg/3AA8PYm

May 9, 2018

Stratis ICO Platform Release

Today we are pleased to announce the release of the Stratis ICO Platform. The ICO Platform is feature rich and enables users to deploy an ICO within minutes via the ‘Deploy to Azure’ button.
Features of the Stratis ICO Platform include:
• A highly customizable design, which enables you to ensure the ICO site conforms with your unique branding.
• The ability to accept funds in USD, BTC, STRAT and 50+ additional cryptocurrencies via Changelly, a service that enables ICO contributors to pay in many digital currencies.
• Integration with Onfido’s ‘Know-Your-Customer’ (KYC) service that screens contributors against anti-money laundering watch-lists and undertakes document checks.
• Support for Hierarchical Deterministic (HD) wallets, enabling issuers to collect funds securely. This means the funds collected during the ICO are not stored on the server itself.
• The Stratis ICO Platform is provided free of charge, overcoming the high costs of existing crowd-funding solutions.
Chris Trew, CEO of Stratis, commented: “With this platform we’ve drastically improved the user experience for both ICO issuers and contributors. Today’s ICO solutions tend to be either DIY, which comes with substantial security risks or they tend to charge a significant fee, but it doesn’t need to be this way. At Stratis, we are focused on making blockchain simple and accessible, which is why the core Stratis blockchain has been written completely from the ground up in the widely understood language of C# and the .NET framework. We want as many developers as possible to access the benefits of decentralised technology.”
The Stratis ICO Platform and associated documentation is now available on GitHub: https://github.com/stratisproject/ICO-Platform

April 11, 2018

Stratis Full Node GUI Mainnet Beta Release

Following on from the recent successful release of the Full Node Mainnet Beta, Stratis is proud to present the Mainnet Beta release of the Full Node GUI, which has now officially been renamed Stratis Core.
We took on the feedback from our users and added new features as well as more general improvements:
• Ability to view all addresses that are generated by the wallet
• QR codes appear in the receive modal
• Wallet officially renamed Stratis Core
Additional improvements also in this release are as follows:
• UI enhancements
• Update to use the latest beta version of the Full Node
• Update of external dependencies
Please bear in mind that is a beta release, therefore, please use the staking feature with caution.
Downloads for the different platforms can be found below:
Windows 64-bit
Windows 32-bit
Mac OS X
Linux (deb)
Linux (tar.gz)
Please help us by reporting any issues you may find:
GitHub
Discord

March 29, 2018

We are moving to Discord

With messages no longer being retained and the inability to invite new members, we have outgrown the Slack platform for the Stratis Community. This is an issue that we are now solving.
As a result, we have selected Discord as our new community platform. This is a pivotal step in enabling our community to further grow, and we encourage developers to join and collaborate.
Discord boasts a number of key features; unlimited number of users, message retention and increased moderation.
Our existing Slack workspace will remain open, however, over the coming weeks, we will close the Slack workspace. This will be communicated in due course.
We would like to welcome everyone to join us in our new Discord.
https://discord.gg/9tDyfZs

March 28, 2018

Stratis Full Node Mainnet Beta Release

Our team is very excited to announce the beta release of our Full Node for Mainnet.
The Full Node is a key part of our blockchain ecosystem and this beta release represents a significant milestone. We have focused on ensuring our software is more functional, stable and performant.
This node includes the latest improvements which are listed below:
General:

Improved detailed logging
Improved configuration
Move to asynchronous approach
Adding a CLI project
Resolution of race conditions
Increased code documentation
Increased test coverage

Complete refactoring of the P2P code:

Resolution of memory leaks
P2P code is completely asynchronous
Peer discovery improvements
Address database moved to JSON files
Introduction of peer banning
Improved code abstraction
New logic for time syncing between peers

Wallet:

Resolution of reorg issues
Improved transaction broadcasting
Resolved concurrency issues in the wallet
Wallet optimised to handle larger number of transactions
Support for staking

Consensus:

Improved consensus validation flow
Improved block downloading flow
Introduction of a Rules Engine
Migration of consensus logic to rules
Removal of unused POSv2 validation
Enhanced block and transaction relay

Staking:

Staking on multiple threads
Improved algorithm of splitting stake outputs

API/RPC:

Introduction of additional endpoints
Introduction of SwaggerUI
Controllers discoverable by features

New features:

Watch-only wallet
DNS crawler
Azure Indexer

This is a beta release, therefore, please use the staking feature with caution.
Please help us by reporting any issues you may find:
GitHub: https://github.com/stratisproject/StratisBitcoinFullNode/issues
Slack: #fullnode_support channel

February 23, 2018

Mahesh Chand Joins Stratis

We are delighted to announce Mahesh Chand has joined the Stratis team.
Mahesh is the founder of C# Corner, Microsoft Regional Director, serial entrepreneur, chief strategy advisor, and the CEO of Mindcracker Inc.
C# Corner is the largest online community of C# and Microsoft developers with over 5 million monthly visitors and close to 3 million registered members. C# Corner has 32 chapters in various cities around the globe. In addition, Mahesh has published a number .NET programming books and has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award for 13 consecutive years for his contributions to the .NET developer community.

“I am thrilled to be a part of the Stratis team. I have been watching Stratis since its inception and I really like the team and where this community is heading. Stratis is a developer-first community-first company and I really like that. Being a founder of C# Corner, my focus has always been developers and how to make their lives better. I believe Stratis brings the same values and ethics to the community.” said Mahesh Chand.

Mahesh will assist Stratis in building strong relationships with enterprises and developer adoption of the Stratis platform.
Please welcome Mahesh to the Stratis team.

February 13, 2018

Stratis Development Roadmap Update

The Stratis Q1 and Q2 Roadmap is now available, highlighting the key deliverables from Stratis over the course of this period.

Full Node GUI
The Full Node GUI is constantly improving, this release is built upon the feedback received from the Alpha release in December. This release will be a Mainnet Beta release.
Breeze Privacy Protocol
The Breeze Wallet with Privacy Protocol has progressed through various internal test phases that focused on further testing of the protocol. In addition, rigorous testing has continued around the ‘accounting’ of the protocol with coin safety as a top concern.
Expect to see the Mainnet Beta release during this period.
Full Node
Development work on the full node continues and we are currently undertaking extensive test cycles. This will be a Mainnet Beta release.
ICO Platform
The ICO platform will be utilized by the two-announced verified ICOs in the coming weeks. The final release incorporates the feedback provided during the Stratis Test ICO, as well as an improved user interface.
Stratis Identity
Additional features are being added to the Stratis Identity application for the Apple iOS release. Once these features have been integrated, the application will be re-submitted for Apple’s verification.
Stratis Academy
Courses continue to be developed for the Stratis Academy and will be released during this period.
Smart Contracts
Smart contracts development continues with the Alpha release to be available during this period. More information regarding the Smart Contract offering will be communicated in a separate blog post.
Sidechains
Several of our technologies are coming together; Blockchain Generation, Blockchain Customization and Sidechains. These combined technologies create a flexible and feature rich platform. Expect to see a first-step release of these technologies working together in this period when our Sidechains Alpha is released.

Further updates on the progress of the roadmap deliverables will be communicated during this period. The roadmap highlights the exciting deliverables for Stratis in Q1 & Q2.

January 31, 2018

Beyond Global Trade Engagement

Today we are excited to announce an engagement with Beyond Global Trade. Beyond Global Trade operates under Beyond Manufacturing, a well-established manufacturing organization with a global distribution network, focused on providing simple and efficient solutions to their clients.

Beyond Global Trade have a presence in China, Singapore, Taiwan and the USA. Over the years they have produced products for some of the world’s largest brands and have also won several prestigious awards.

“We are extremely excited to work with Stratis on our ICO launch. Together with Stratis, we can further optimize processes, fight counterfeits and improve trust in trade.” said Peter Chin, founder and CEO.
The engagement with Stratis entails the hosting of the Beyond Global Trade ICO on the Stratis platform. Stratis will also play a pivotal role in the development of the Beyond Global Trade Blockchain platform, built upon the Stratis C# Full Node.
More information regarding Beyond Global Trade products and services can be found on their new website. Further details regarding the upcoming ICO will be communicated by Beyond Global Trade in due course.

Stratis Sidechains Alpha Release

Stratis Academy Release

Stratis Smart Contracts in C# Alpha Release

Stratis ICO Platform Release

Stratis Full Node GUI Mainnet Beta Release

We are moving to Discord

Stratis Full Node Mainnet Beta Release

Mahesh Chand Joins Stratis

Stratis Development Roadmap Update

Beyond Global Trade Engagement

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