Stellar isWhere BlockchainMeets the real world
Stellar isWhere BlockchainMeets the real world
Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.
Why Stellar
Imagine it, build it
Stellar is a decentralized, public blockchain that gives developers the tools to create experiences that are more like cash than crypto. The network is faster, cheaper, and far more energy-efficient than most blockchain-based systems. It’s designed so Stellar’s ecosystem can make a real-world, lasting impact.
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Grants issued Sep '23-Aug '24
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Onramp Locations Globally
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Average Ledger Closing Time
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Built Better
Stellar Smart Contracts
Create practical applications with real-world impact. Tap into a global network of on and off ramps, and launch apps that integrate with existing financial systems. Build with the tooling and infrastructure you need to deploy DeFi solutions that scale efficiently, with low fees and fast finality. Built Better so you can Build Better.
Smart Contracts
Unlock Financial Access with Soroban Smart Contracts
Soroban Smart Contracts Overview
A developer-friendly, Rust-based smart contracts platform designed for scale and sensibility. Soroban seamlessly integrates with and works alongside…
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• Julian Martinez
Learn Soroban As Easy as 1-2-3 With Community-Made Tooling
Soroban
Ecosystem
Projects
The thriving Soroban ecosystem of over 70 projects has demonstrated consistent commitment to fostering developer growth by way of educational…
Soroban: Smart Contracts Docs
Start building on Soroban today with the help of established tools and documentation
The Basics
New to stellar?
Let’s start with the basics to get you up to speed on all that the Stellar network has to offer. Learn fundamentals and get the tooling you need to start building.
A Global Ecosystem
POWERING BUILDERS LOCALLY, MAKING AN IMPACT GLOBALLY
UNHCR and Stellar Aid Assist
UNHCR launched Stellar Aid Assist in Ukraine, unlocking bulk payments on the Stellar network and advancing our mission for financial access.
MoneyGram
Digital assets are more accessible today than ever before. Now anyone can visit a MoneyGram location to deposit and withdraw cash from their digital…
Anchors
Anchors = Global Access
The Stellar anchor network supports over 180 countries and over 20 digital assets. By integrating anchor services such as on and off-ramps, cross-border payments and fiat-backed digital assets, builders can offer new payment services for end users and reach customers in new markets worldwide.
The Latest
On-Chain updates
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• Bangkok, Thailand
SDF at Devcon 2024
Join the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) team in Bangkok during Devcon 2024. For two exciting weeks, we’ll be hosting and participating in an…
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• Stellar Development Foundation
Protocol 22 Upgrade Guide
Protocol upgrade
Soroban
Your go-to guide for upgrading to Protocol 22, which introduces constructors and host functions for BLS12-381 to the Stellar network.
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• Bri Wylde
Announcing Protocol 22
A new protocol is on the horizon. On December 5, 2024, Stellar public network validators will vote on whether to upgrade the network to Protocol 22,…
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• Bri Wylde
Announcing the Stellar i³ Award Winners
During Meridian 2024, the Stellar Development Foundation launched the Stellar i³Awards! 🎉 Powered by the Stellar Community Fund, the awards…
Press
Paxos Plans Expansion to Stellar Network in Collaboration with Stellar Development Foundation
Today at Meridian 2024 – the annual conference of Stellar – Paxos announced it will integrate with the Stellar network, an open-source blockchain…
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