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Stratum is a proposal for an open source client-server "overlay" protocol that enables thin clients.
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It is currently used by [[Electrum]].
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While originally announced right before 2012<ref>[https://bitcointalk.org/?topic=55842 Original stratum protocol announcement on BitcoinTalk]</ref>, the protocol has not yet been completed and proposed as a [[BIP]] for standardisation.
  
Stratum is a proposal for an open source client-server "Overlay" protocol that enables thin clients.
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==Mining extensions==
  
Stratum protocol may be also used for mining as a replacement for obsolete [[Getwork|getwork]] protocol. Full mining service specification is available on [http://mining.bitcoin.cz/stratum-mining/ Slush's pool website].
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Main page: [[Stratum mining protocol]]
  
See also [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=55842.0 on the forums] and [http://stratum.bitcoin.cz/ the official site].
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In addition to its use for bitcoin wallets, the stratum protocol is also in common use with mining extensions.
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:28, 7 November 2014

Stratum is a proposal for an open source client-server "overlay" protocol that enables thin clients. It is currently used by Electrum. While originally announced right before 2012[1], the protocol has not yet been completed and proposed as a BIP for standardisation.

Mining extensions

Main page: Stratum mining protocol

In addition to its use for bitcoin wallets, the stratum protocol is also in common use with mining extensions.

References