## What is Cartesi (CTSI)?

[Cartesi](https://cartesi.io) is an [app-specific rollup protocol](https://cartesi.io/blog/application-specific-rollups/) with a virtual machine that runs Linux distributions, creating a richer and broader design space for DApp developers.

Cartesi Rollups offer a modular scaling solution, deployable as L2, L3, or sovereign rollups, while maintaining strong base layer security guarantees.

## CTSI Overview and Use Cases

CTSI holders can stake their tokens to participate in the ecosystem’s community-driven governance mechanisms. To learn more, visit the [Cartesi Governance Page](https://cartesi.io/governance/).

## What makes Cartesi Unique?

Cartesi allows developers to move beyond shared computation and EVM design limitations.

*A full CPU for each DApp

With Cartesi Rollups, DApps don't compete with each other for processing power like they do on Ethereum and existing L2 scaling solutions.

*A full suite of open-source libraries for your DApp

With the Cartesi Virtual Machine, DApp developers move beyond the EVM and gain access to the full suite of code libraries, programming languages, and open-source tooling they're accustomed to.

*Cartesi Rollups can be used as a layer two, a layer three, or as sovereign rollups.

### Key Highlights

Cartesi creates a boundless design space for cutting-edge developers.

*Space for exploration

Explore a rich new design space that supports decades of existing code libraries, programming languages, and open-source tooling.

*Supreme processing power

Build more intricate and computationally intensive DApps without having to reinvent new abstractions every time.

*Fully-fledged OS

Boot a mature operating system inside the Cartesi Virtual Machine.

*Focus

Optimize specific DApp logic to bring your ideas to life, free from the intricacies of the blockchain itself and the design tradeoffs of the EVM.

*Base layer guarantees

Inherit security and censorship resistance from Ethereum.

## Ecosystem Overview

Cartesi is an open-source project built by a vibrant and growing ecosystem of independent teams, companies, and individuals – transparently and in public.

[Join us on Discord](https://discord.gg/Y6qXzM9DeJ)

## Where Can You Buy Cartesi (CTSI)?

You can buy Cartesi (CTSI) on any supported exchange.


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