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Web3 development should be simple. Stellar’s tools and grants make it easy to deploy and scale.

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Dev Tools

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

Smart Contracts

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

Dev Docs

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

Validators

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

Stellar Lab

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

Video Tutorials

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

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Stellar Core Concepts

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

Stellar Network Architecture

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

Consensus Protocol

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

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Dev Blog

Molly Karcher

Introducing the Golang Stellar SDK

Stellar Development Foundation

Stellar X-Ray, Protocol 25 Upgrade Guide

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Announcing Stellar X-Ray, Protocol 25

Molly Karcher

Reconciling Stellar Events

Stellar Development Foundation

Protocol 24 Upgrade Guide