Community
Unlocking our potential
The Stellar network’s community spans the globe—from independent developers in Nigeria to regulated financial companies in Germany. We work together to build an open network and transform the global financial system.

Chat with the ecosystem
Connect with developers and the wider community across the channels where Stellar conversations happen.
Explore the resources
Tools, repositories, and resources for building on the network.
Listen to the latest
Series, conversations, and videos from across the Stellar ecosystem.
Grow with Stellar
Stellar Community Fund
An open-application awards program for developers and startups building on the Stellar network and Soroban with support up to $150K in XLM.
Grants and funding
Explore the Stellar Development Foundation’s grants and award programs, and see if you’re eligible to apply today.
The Stellar Ambassador Program
The Stellar Ambassador Program helps builders and educators form regional chapters, run events, and connect their communities with resources to build on Stellar.
Onchain updates
Discover the latest launches, ecosystem milestones, and developer updates, all happening on Stellar right now.
The Newsletters
The email you actually want to read
Hear it from us first. Sign up to get the real-time scoop on Stellar ecosystem news, functionalities, and resources.
FAQs
Common questions
Answers to the questions we hear most.
SDF is a Delaware-incorporated nonprofit, though not tax-exempt, focused on its mission to grow the Stellar network.
SDF cannot recover funds. Contact the exchange or service you sent to directly.
The minimum balance protects the network from spam — 1 XLM base, plus 0.5 XLM per asset.
Try updating your apps and switching browsers.
SDF never requests your keys, cold-DMs airdrops, or hosts giveaways. Verify official channels on X, LinkedIn, Discord, and YouTube.
Use the legacy network migration tool to upgrade.
No. Stellar launched independently in 2015.

