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The Counterparty

Stacks protocol

bitcoin-l2 · PageRank 0.0037

Also known as: STX, Stacks Blockchain

Overview

Stacks functions as a layer-2 protocol on Bitcoin, allowing smart contracts and decentralised applications to leverage Bitcoin as a foundational security layer. Its consensus mechanism, Proof of Transfer (PoX), anchors transaction finality to the Bitcoin blockchain. The protocol's native token, STX, serves as the medium for transaction fees and as a requirement for consensus participation.

Within The Counterparty graph, Stacks connects to 5 tracked entities, most strongly to Bitcoin, Bitcoin, Hiro Pbc.

Relations

Top connections in The Counterparty knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 5 of 5 total).

RelationConnected entityConfidence
deployed_onBitcoin95%
settles_toBitcoin95%
developed_byHiro Pbc95%
issued_onSbtc95%
backed_byUsv85%

Frequently asked questions

What is Stacks?

Stacks is a bitcoin-l2 tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph. It is connected to 5 other tracked entities, most strongly to Bitcoin, Bitcoin, Hiro Pbc.

What type of entity is Stacks?

Stacks is classified as a bitcoin-l2 (protocol) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.

What is Stacks connected to?

In The Counterparty knowledge graph, Stacks is linked to 5 other tracked entities, most strongly to Bitcoin, Bitcoin, Hiro Pbc.