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STOKES (STKS)
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Overview
What is Stokes?
Stokes is a fair-launch, Proof-of-Work Layer 1 Cryptocurrency built on blockDAG technology that delivers Kaspa’s speed with Bitcoin’s scarcity. Built to be both scarce and fast, Stokes combines high throughput, low-latency confirmations with a hard-capped, predictable supply so value moves instantly while remaining economically sound.
Benefits
What makes Stokes unique?
Decentralisation
Permissionless participation and distributed validation for neutrality and resilience.
Open source network
Public code, transparent roadmap, and community-led development. Anyone can contribute to developing Stokes.
BlockDAG Speed
Parallelized blockDAG consensus for high throughput and fast confirmations at global scale.
Scarcity
Hard-capped, predictable supply designed to preserve long-term value.
HeavyHash Proof‑of‑Work
Secured by HeavyHash PoW. Simple to verify and open to anyone to mine. No premine or presale; contribute hash and earn from day one.
Fast sync with pruning
Pruning point and UTXO‑set streaming enable rapid initial sync and lower disk usage, so more nodes can validate and participate.
comparison
Bitcoin vs Traditional
Finances
Finances
Bitcoin
Accessibility
Transactions
Security
Inclusivity
Bias
Operate within certain hours
Very high transaction fees and taxes
Banking apps can be hacked
Transactions are controled by banks and can be rejected
Cannot be provided to some groups of people
Operate 24/7 without interruption
Provide fast and cheap transactions
Transactions cannot be intercepted or reversed
Transactions are free from third party interference
Accessible to everyone regardless of their status
Metrics
What does the numbers say
Bitcoin wallets are there
Transactions / Day
Average transaction fee
Guide
How to start using bitcoin
Inform yourself
Bitcoin is different than what you know and use every day. Before you start using Bitcoin, there are a few things that you need to know in order to use it securely and avoid common pitfalls.
Choose your wallet
You can install an app on your mobile device for everyday use or you can have a wallet only for online payments on your computer. In any case, choosing a wallet is easy and can be done in minutes.
Spend Bitcoin
There are a growing number of services and merchants accepting Bitcoin all over the world. Use Bitcoin to pay them and rate your experience to help them gain more visibility.
Get Bitcoin
You can get Bitcoin by accepting it as a payment for goods and services. There are also several ways you can buy Bitcoin.