Stacks (STX) Coin Check
Stacks is a layer 2 for Bitcoin that is linked to Bitcoin via Proof of Transfer and uses decidable smart contracts in the Clarity language. STX is needed for gas, stacking and governance, and sBTC is a Bitcoin bridge held by an elected group of signers.
The analysis in detail
Founders, investors, token distribution, lockups and unlocks at a glance, with sources and dates.
Who bought when at what price, and how much is still coming to the market.
The most important risks with evidence, plus how overheated Stacks is compared with its own history.
What speaks against the project and what to watch out for.
The full analysis for Stacks and more than 1,000 other coins
Tokenomics, team, risks and utility – six pillars, one grade. From the COMPASS plan.
See plansFrequently asked questions
What is Stacks?
Stacks is a layer 2 for Bitcoin that is linked to Bitcoin via Proof of Transfer and uses decidable smart contracts in the Clarity language. STX is needed for gas, stacking and governance, and sBTC is a Bitcoin bridge held by an elected group of signers.
How does CryptoCompass rate Stacks?
With an overall grade of 2.1 (69 out of 100) across six pillars: tokenomics, team, utility, security, execution and relevance. Grades range from 1.0 (very strong) to 5.0 (very weak). The reasoning for each pillar is inside CryptoCompass.
How far is Stacks from its all-time high?
The all-time high of STX is $3.86 (1 Apr 2024). On 22 Oct 2026, STX trades at $0.3546, which is 91% below it.
Is the grade a buy recommendation?
No. We rate the structure of the project, not the price. A good grade says nothing about whether the price is currently cheap. Not investment advice.
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We rate the structure of the project, not the price. Not investment advice. Crypto is highly risky and a total loss is possible. Price data: CoinGecko, as of 22 Oct 2026.