As an [ERC-20](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/erc-20) token, STMX is secured by [Ethereum’s](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/) proof-of-stake ([PoS](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/proof-of-stake-pos)) consensus mechanism. The PoS consensus mechanism relies on stakeholders to become transaction validators. This is what differentiates this consensus from the proof-of-work ([PoW](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/proof-of-work-pow)) utilized by Bitcoin. The PoS consensus mechanism is extremely versatile, as it does not require vast amounts of electrical or computing power, unlike PoW. Not only that, as STMX is an ERC-20 token, this makes the cryptocurrency widely distributable and exchangeable. Ethereum-based tokens can be integrated into [DApps](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/decentralized-applications-dapps) and smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.

STMX has a total supply of 10 billion tokens and a current circulating supply of 8,412,333,047 STMX. According to the [official whitepaper](https://assets.stormx.io/storm-token-whitepaper.pdf), a quarter of the total token supply was distributed among the company and founding team members. Another 23% of STMX tokens remain locked for platform utilization and support. More than 40% of the total token supply was distributed among several crowdsale events. Lastly, about 10% of the total supply was distributed among users. StormX initially launched its token under the ticker STORM. However, in 2020, the company went through a [token swap](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/token-swap) and launched the STMX ticker.

StormX is the first crypto cashback solution that allows users to earn rewards and cashback for their fiat purchases. By seamlessly integrating their blockchain platform with the everyday purchases people make, StormX essentially makes crypto enter the mainstream financial system. By extending the capabilities of the StormX platform beyond cashback, the company also captures the interest of crypto enthusiasts who are looking to boost their profit by staking native tokens and performing everyday tasks. The STMX token allows users to lock staking contracts and earn interest on their investment. With more than 750 online stores part of the StormX cashback program, customers can easily stack up cashback rewards. Not only that, some of the online shops offer cashback of up to 87.5% in crypto, which is an unprecedented rate for traditional cashback programs. Finally, StormX has attracted the attention of several big names in the industry and has secured over $30 million in funding.

[Simon Yu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonyu0311/) is the CEO and co-founder of StormX. Yu graduated from the University of Washington in 2014 and then participated in a Berkley Blockchain Xcelerator held by the University of California in 2020. His professional career began a couple of years before he graduated, with the founding of a company called Penguin Delivery — aimed at delivering Korean barbecue tacos to students across campus. After graduating, Simon Yu became a financial analyst intern for Amazon and then became a senior credit risk analyst for KeyBank. In 2015, Yu and his team founded StormX. [Calvin Hsieh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinhsieh/) is the CTO and co-founder of the company. He graduated with a degree in computer science and software engineering from the University of Washington and was also part of the Berkley Blockchain Xcelerator held by the University of California in 2020. In April 2015, Hsieh joined Bomba Fusion LLC as a manager and web developer, and in 2017, he became a co-owner of the company. In 2015, he co-founded StormX with Simon Yu.

Founded in 2015, StormX is one of the first global cryptocurrency-based solutions to reach worldwide markets. As a mobile app and browser extension, StormX aims to bring users cashback in crypto for most of their online purchases. With enterprise partners like Samsung, Nike and Lego. StormX also allows users to stake the native STMX token to boost their rewards. The company has already attracted investments from Blockfolio, Litecoin Foundation and Kyber Network. StormX has successfully developed its product and has become an industry leader in the crypto cashback community. The company is also catching users’ attention by offering cashback of up to 87.5% for some purchases.