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Build on Stellar with comprehensive tools and documentation. Access APIs, SDKs, and testing environments to create payment systems, tokenize assets, and develop smart contracts. Get started with our quickstart guides, technical documentation, and developer support.

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Dev Tools

A comprehensive collection of resources, utilities, and development frameworks for building on the Stellar Network.

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Smart Contracts

Complete tools and documentation for creating, testing, and deploying smart contracts on the Stellar Network.

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Dev Docs

Detailed technical documentation including API references, SDK implementations, and comprehensive CLI guides.

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Validators

Introduction to validators - learn about Stellar Core validator nodes, setup procedures, operations, and maintenance tasks.

Intro to Validators

Stellar Lab

A comprehensive testing environment for experimenting with Stellar features and network capabilities.

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Video Tutorials

Detailed step-by-step visual guides covering fundamental to advanced Stellar concepts and implementations.

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Okashi

Play with the blockchain using Okashi, a revolutionary smart contract playground built for Soroban.

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Why Stellar

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Total Successful Transactions

$0.0001970

Average Transaction Cost

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Unpack the essential principles and technical foundations of the Stellar network.

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Understand the fundamental structure and components that power the Stellar network.

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Deep dive into the consensus mechanism that ensures network security and efficiency.

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Dev Blog

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Lindsay Poss

SDF Partners with OpenZeppelin to Enhance Stellar Smart Contract Development

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is thrilled to announce a two-year partnership with OpenZeppelin, a leader in blockchain security and smart…

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Stellar Development Foundation

2024 Year in Review

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, we at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) are reflecting on what was another exciting and innovative year for…

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Anke Liu

Introducing Stellar Community Fund v6.0

The Stellar Community Fund enters its sixth iteration with a renewed focus on strategic ecosystem growth. Leveraging Stellar's new smart contract…

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