In the Builder Series, Ruben Galindo discusses Airtm’s role in financial inclusion and cross-border payments using USDC, focusing on the needs of countries with volatile currencies such as Venezuela and Argentina. Airtm helps users swap local currencies for stable US dollars, providing a critical lifeline in regions with economic instability. Ruben shares insights on theContinue reading “Unlocking Financial Independence with USDC | Airtm (Ruben Galindo) | Builder Series”
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OwlTing Partners with GMO Trust to Expand Multi-Currency Stablecoin Offering
OwlTing Group has teamed up with GMO-Z.com Trust Company to expand their stablecoin offerings, particularly focusing on regulated stablecoins such as GYEN and ZUSD. This partnership is set to increase cross-border transaction options by integrating these stablecoins into OwlPay® Wallet Pro, a digital wallet supporting various currencies. This move allows businesses and individuals to conductContinue reading “OwlTing Partners with GMO Trust to Expand Multi-Currency Stablecoin Offering”
Pelago Labs Launches Supply Chain Financing Platform on Stellar Network
Pelago Labs has announced the launch of its supply chain financing platform on the Stellar blockchain. This platform allows for the tokenization and fractionalization of account receivables, providing suppliers the ability to access working capital backed by buyers’ credit. With Stellar’s smart contracts, Pelago enables efficient scaling and handling of complex business models suitable forContinue reading “Pelago Labs Launches Supply Chain Financing Platform on Stellar Network”
Let’s Get Soroban: Deployer / Factory Contract
The video is part of the ‘Let’s Get Soroban’ series and delves into how deployer or factory contracts can facilitate the deployment of multiple smart contracts from a single source on the Soroban network. It covers the setting of an admin address for deployment, the use of WASM hash, and the process of compiling andContinue reading “Let’s Get Soroban: Deployer / Factory Contract”
OpenFi: Interview with Tomer Weller from Stellar
In this interview, Tomer Weller from the Stellar Development Foundation shares insights on how the Stellar blockchain is facilitating real-world financial utility through OpenFi. Initially focused on cross-border payments, Stellar has expanded into a DeFi ecosystem with smart contracts, bringing access to new yield opportunities via real-world assets. The emphasis on creating a ‘cash toContinue reading “OpenFi: Interview with Tomer Weller from Stellar”
COCA Secures Strategic Investment from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and FunFair Ventures
COCA has announced a strategic investment from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and FunFair Ventures, propelling the company towards a significant milestone in its mission to transform stablecoin payments. Launching just a year ago, COCA has already attracted over 1 million users, emphasizing the importance of stablecoins in digital commerce. This investment provides a substantialContinue reading “COCA Secures Strategic Investment from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and FunFair Ventures”
How to Use the OpenZeppelin Contract Wizard to Create a Fungible Token
OpenZeppelin’s Contract Wizard has been updated to support Stellar’s Soroban platform, facilitating the creation of secure, standardized smart contracts for the Stellar network. The tutorial guides users on generating a fungible token (SEP-41) and deploying it on the Stellar testnet. Key steps include using the Contract Wizard to configure token parameters, such as its name,Continue reading “How to Use the OpenZeppelin Contract Wizard to Create a Fungible Token”
SCF #33 Round Recap: Stellar Community Fund Overview
The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) Round 33 featured 92 submissions, with 62 newcomers, leading to 14 projects awarded a total of $1,033,620 in XLM. This round introduced SCF 6.1 in preparation for Round 34, simplifying the application process with a new submission method focused on brief project overviews, video introductions, and team details. This changeContinue reading “SCF #33 Round Recap: Stellar Community Fund Overview”
Stellar Developer Meeting: CAP-67 Discussion
This meeting addresses proposed updates to CAP-67, aiming to bring functionality to transactions in Stellar Classic, particularly for batch payments. The focus is on incorporating memos into the Stellar protocol through functions like ‘transferWithMemo’. Various proposals explore using muxed addresses and the integration of their support within the Stellar network, with concerns about complexity forContinue reading “Stellar Developer Meeting: CAP-67 Discussion”
Stellar Developer Meeting: CAP-66 and CAP-67 Discussions
The Stellar Developer Meeting highlighted two proposals, CAP-68 and CAP-69, aimed at enhancing Soroban’s functionality. CAP-68 proposes a host function to determine executable types associated with various addresses, enabling differentiation between classic accounts, Terra asset contracts, and WASM contracts. This function is significant for developers needing to verify contract types or perform token operations reliably.Continue reading “Stellar Developer Meeting: CAP-66 and CAP-67 Discussions”