Market cap
$33.17M
-0.69 %
Volume (24h)
$11.43M
-0.69 %
Circulating supply
953,105,855 CTSI
Total supply
1,000,000,000 CTSI
Max. supply
1,000,000,000 CTSI
Cartesi (CTSI)
$ 0.03
-0.69 %
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updated $0Market cap$33.17M
Volume 24h$11.43M
Circulating supply953.11M95% of max 1B
All-time high$1.74-98% from peak · 2021-05-08
Cartesi (CTSI) is a cryptocurrency powering a layer-2 platform that lets developers build decentralized apps using mainstream software tools like Linux and common coding languages. Think of it as a bridge that brings familiar, full-featured computing to blockchain, so complex apps don't have to be rewritten from scratch. The CTSI token serves as the fuel for the network's operations and its staking system.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cartesi and how is it different from other blockchain projects?
Cartesi is an app-specific rollup protocol with a Linux runtime, meaning developers can write smart contracts and dApps using everyday software stacks instead of niche blockchain languages. This dramatically lowers the barrier for traditional programmers to enter Web3. Most other platforms force you to learn specialized tooling, while Cartesi lets you reuse what you already know.
How does Cartesi's technology and consensus work?
Cartesi uses a technique called optimistic computation: heavy processing happens off-chain inside a Linux environment, and only the results are verified on-chain. If someone disputes a result, there's an on-chain dispute resolution mechanism that determines who's right. This design keeps computation cheap and scalable without sacrificing security.
How is CTSI emission and supply structured?
CTSI has a hard cap of 1,000,000,000 coins, so no more will ever be created beyond that limit. New tokens are released gradually according to the project's emission schedule, largely to support network participation and ecosystem growth. The fixed maximum supply makes the token's long-term scarcity predictable.
How can I store and use CTSI tokens?
CTSI is an ERC-20 token, so it works with any Ethereum-compatible wallet like MetaMask, Ledger, or Trust Wallet. Holders can stake CTSI to participate in securing the network and earn rewards through the Noether staking system. Beyond that, the token is used to pay for computation resources within the Cartesi ecosystem.