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Description
Bitcoin has established itself as a reliable store of value protocol, while Stacks aims to demonstrate that it can serve as the foundation for a user-owned internet. By introducing scalable transactions and dynamic smart contracts to the Bitcoin ecosystem, Stacks effectively utilizes Bitcoin's substantial $1 trillion capital. The registration of .BTC domains occurs through a smart contract on Stacks, which is secured by the Bitcoin network. This contract features a decentralized name registry developed in Clarity language, where ownership of each .BTC name is encoded as a hash on the Bitcoin blockchain. Instead of overwhelming the Bitcoin blockchain with individual name registrations, numerous Stacks transactions can be consolidated into a single transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. The web bridge enables btc.us to function as a top-level domain, affording users the ability to create personal subdomains. While the web bridge operates as a centralized service, the .BTC names themselves remain decentralized. Looking ahead, enhancements to .btc resolution in web browsers could significantly improve user experience and accessibility. This evolution could lead to a more integrated and efficient use of Bitcoin as a foundational element of the web.
Description
Stacks transforms Bitcoin into a platform for programming, facilitating the creation of decentralized applications and smart contracts that leverage Bitcoin's inherent advantages. By utilizing Stacks, developers can create applications, digital assets, and smart contracts that seamlessly integrate with Bitcoin’s robust security and expansive network. You can also temporarily lock your STX to bolster the network's security and consensus mechanisms, earning Bitcoin rewards from miners through the Proof of Transfer process. Stacks allows for the utilization of Bitcoin’s $760 billion capital in innovative smart contracts, paving the way for an improved financial system that is open, composable, and free from intermediaries. With Clarity smart contracts, you can execute your application’s logic directly on the blockchain; this language is designed to be more secure and predictable, significantly reducing the risk of bugs and exploits. It is particularly suited for critical code where the presence of errors could have serious consequences, ensuring that developers can trust the integrity of their systems. Thus, Stacks not only enhances Bitcoin's functionality but also empowers developers to create a new era of decentralized finance.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Bitcoin
ALEX
Aprimo
Arkadiko
Blockdaemon
Gamma
InfStones
Leather
Ordinals
Stacks.js
Integrations
Bitcoin
ALEX
Aprimo
Arkadiko
Blockdaemon
Gamma
InfStones
Leather
Ordinals
Stacks.js
Pricing Details
$5 per domain
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
BTC.us
Website
btc.us
Vendor Details
Company Name
Stacks
Founded
2013
Country
United States
Website
www.stacks.co