# STRATO

> STRATO (formerly BlockApps) is a DeFi platform for real-world assets: buy,
> hold, and earn yield on tokenized precious metals (gold, silver) and other
> hard assets, powered by the STRATO blockchain (Mercata network). First to
> issue RWAs on Ethereum in 2016; founding member of the Enterprise Ethereum
> Alliance; has built tokenized infrastructure with governments, startups, and
> enterprises including Microsoft.

Key facts:
- The app (buy metals, vaults, swaps, rewards): https://app.strato.nexus
- STRATO is the platform token; USDST is the platform stablecoin.
- Tokenized assets are backed by real goods (e.g. vaulted gold and silver).
- GOLDST and SILVST are tokenized, vaulted gold and silver.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://strato.nexus/): what STRATO is, products, launch the app
- [Get started](https://strato.nexus/get-started): onboarding guide for new users
- [Gold on STRATO](https://strato.nexus/defi/gold): tokenized gold (GOLDST) — how it works, backing, FAQ
- [Vaults](https://strato.nexus/vaults): yield vault strategies and terms
- [Tools](https://strato.nexus/tools): calculators and converters (gold/silver/token)
- [Blog](https://strato.nexus/blog): announcements, guides, and community updates
- [Team](https://strato.nexus/team): leadership, team, and advisors
- [Treasury](https://strato.nexus/treasury): platform treasury transparency
- [Community rewards](https://strato.nexus/communityrewards): rewards program and how to earn
- [Auction](https://strato.nexus/auction): token auction information
- [Contact](https://strato.nexus/contact): how to reach the team

## Vaults

- [Savings](https://strato.nexus/vaults/savings)
- [Diversified](https://strato.nexus/vaults/diversified)
- [ETH Carry](https://strato.nexus/vaults/eth-carry)
- [WBTC Carry](https://strato.nexus/vaults/wbtc-carry)
- [USDC Yield](https://strato.nexus/vaults/usdc-yield)
- [GOLDST (tokenized gold)](https://strato.nexus/vaults/goldst)
- [SILVST (tokenized silver)](https://strato.nexus/vaults/silvst)

## Tools

- [Impermanent loss calculator](https://strato.nexus/tools/impermanent-loss-calculator)
- [Gwei to USD converter](https://strato.nexus/tools/gwei-to-usd)
- [Tokenomics calculator](https://strato.nexus/tools/tokenomics-calculator)
- [Liquidity pool calculator](https://strato.nexus/tools/liquidity-pool-calculator)

## Documentation

- [Developer & user docs](https://docs.strato.nexus/): platform documentation
- [FAQ](https://docs.strato.nexus/faq/): frequently asked questions
- [Build on STRATO](https://docs.strato.nexus/build-apps/overview/): developer guide
- [Block explorer](https://stratoscan.strato.nexus/): on-chain data

## Legal

- [Terms of service](https://strato.nexus/terms)
- [Privacy policy](https://strato.nexus/privacy)