Status (SNT)
Status is a mobile operating system designed to revolutionize interactions with the Ethereum network. As a decentralized browser and private messenger, Status enables users to access the Ethereum network directly from their smartphones. This innovative approach aims to drive the mass adoption of Ethereum's decentralized applications (dapps) by leveraging the rapidly expanding smartphone user base.
Features of Status
Decentralized browser and private messenger
Status combines the functionality of a messenger and a browser into a single platform, offering users a seamless experience for interacting with dapps. Through the app, users can safely send, receive, and store Ether and other Ethereum-based crypto assets. Additionally, Status facilitates local exchanges of currency, services, and ideas by enabling users to discover nearby peers.
| Ticker | SNT |
| Category | Software as a service |
| Website | https://status.im/ |
| @ethstatus | |
| https://www.reddit.com/r/statusim/ | |
| Contract Addresses | |
|---|---|
| ethereum | 0x74...9e Copied! |
| energi | 0x6b...94Copied! |
Platform compatibility
Designed with accessibility in mind, Status is available on both Android and iOS platforms, ensuring that a wide range of smartphone users can benefit from its features. This cross-platform compatibility is crucial for reaching a diverse audience and promoting the use of Ethereum dapps on a global scale.
The development and history of Status
Origins at DevCon2
The concept of Status was first introduced in September 2016 during DevCon2, the annual Ethereum developers' conference. The co-founders, Carl Bennetts and Jarrad Hope, presented their vision for an Ethereum light client that would enhance user interaction with the blockchain. This presentation marked the beginning of Status's journey toward creating a decentralized world.
Status Network Token (SNT)
Availability and exchanges
Status Network Token (SNT) is the native cryptocurrency of the Status platform. It is available for trading on numerous online exchanges, including Huobi, Binance, and Bittrex. SNT plays a crucial role in the Status ecosystem, facilitating transactions and enabling various functionalities within the app.