Stacks (STX)
CryptoScore Pro global score : 78/100 (computed on 2026-10-28)
Stacks (STX) is a Bitcoin-native smart contract platform designed to bring programmable, decentralized applications (dApps) to the Bitcoin blockchain without altering its core protocol. Built as a Layer 2 solution, Stacks leverages the Proof of Transfer (PoX) consensus mechanism, where miners lock Bitcoin to produce new blocks, effectively creating a two-way peg between Bitcoin and the Stacks blockchain. This architecture allows developers to deploy smart contracts and tokens (BRC-20, BNS domains, and NFTs) while inheriting Bitcoin’s security and decentralization. For Bitcoin maximalists and developers seeking a scalable, trust-minimized environment, Stacks bridges the gap between Bitcoin’s settlement layer and the functionality of Layer 1 ecosystems like Ethereum, positioning itself as the primary infrastructure for Bitcoin-based DeFi, identity solutions, and asset issuance. Its integration with Bitcoin’s existing mining ecosystem ensures alignment with miners’ incentives, reducing the risk of centralization often seen in standalone Layer 2 networks. Technologically, Stacks introduces Clarity, a deterministic smart contract language optimized for security and auditability, which…
Scores by pillar
| Technology | 86/100 |
|---|---|
| Tokenomics | 79/100 |
| Team | 69/100 |
| Adoption | 61/100 |
| Liquidity | 91/100 |
| Compliance | 79/100 |
Market data
| Price | $0.3083 |
|---|---|
| Market cap | $579.31M |
| 24h volume | $14.90M |
| Market cap rank | #120 |
| 24h change | +1.25% |
| 7d change | -19.3% |
| Blockchain | Bitcoin |
| Sector | Infrastructure |
Analysis
Stacks holds an established position as a Layer 2 infrastructure, that is, a technical extension, for Bitcoin. It uses Proof of Transfer to link its chain to Bitcoin through the locking of funds. The token is used to execute smart contracts, autonomous programs, via the Clarity language.