Coala Pay, founded by Melyn McKay, addresses logistical challenges in international aid by using Stellar’s blockchain to create a public aid funding marketplace and a weather oracle. With 15 years in the aid sector, Melyn saw firsthand issues such as the lack of ATMs in South Sudan in 2013, indicating a need for better financialContinue reading “SCF Spotlights: Coala Pay”
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Build Better Hackathon – DoraHacks
The Build Better Hackathon invites developers to utilize Stellar’s enhanced smart contracts for innovation across finance, creativity, and accessibility. With a $25,000 USD prize pool, participants have until March 31, 2025 to submit their projects. Stellar’s robust technology and active community support offer a fertile ground for real-world applications. The hackathon tracks encourage creating DeFiContinue reading “Build Better Hackathon – DoraHacks”
Stellar’s Proof-of-Work Vegetable Memecoin: $KALE w/kalepail
The $KALE memecoin on Stellar presents a unique proof-of-work model that encourages mining through teamwork, unlike Bitcoin’s winner-takes-all approach. Users can stake $KALE and adjust mining gaps for the chance to earn more coins, creating a balanced environment. SDF’s Tyler outlines challenges such as 12,000 daily failed transactions due to blockchain constraints and stresses theContinue reading “Stellar’s Proof-of-Work Vegetable Memecoin: $KALE w/kalepail”
Compile & Run the C++ CPU/GPU Miner for Farming KALE in Under 10 Minutes
This tutorial explains how to set up and configure a C++ miner for farming KALE. Using the cl-miner-repo on GitHub, it guides viewers through the process of cloning the repository and compiling the program on various operating systems like Linux, MacOS, and Windows. The video emphasizes utilizing both CPU and GPU for optimal performance andContinue reading “Compile & Run the C++ CPU/GPU Miner for Farming KALE in Under 10 Minutes”
TruBit Partners with MoneyGram to Launch Their Global On/Off-Ramp Service in LATAM
TruBit has partnered with MoneyGram and the Stellar Development Foundation to enhance their on/off-ramp services across Latin America. With Stellar’s blockchain technology, the partnership aims to tackle financial inclusion barriers by integrating MoneyGram’s cash network with digital wallets. Users can easily convert cash to USDC at MoneyGram locations in over 35 countries, significantly facilitating cross-borderContinue reading “TruBit Partners with MoneyGram to Launch Their Global On/Off-Ramp Service in LATAM”
Blend V2: What to Expect
Blend V2 is set to enhance the protocol with new features while maintaining continuity with Blend V1. The migration is designed as a fork, permitting the deployment of new Blend V2 pools while allowing existing operations on V1. Notably, Blend V2 supports flash loans, offers improved liquidity parameters, and allows better integration for smart contractsContinue reading “Blend V2: What to Expect”
Thailand Regulator Approves USDT, USDC Stablecoins Alongside XLM
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC stablecoins, enabling their listing on regulated exchanges starting March 16. This decision was made following public consultation on new regulatory frameworks introduced in February. The approval aims to enhance cryptocurrency adoption in Thailand, which aligns with the country’s broader strategy to integrateContinue reading “Thailand Regulator Approves USDT, USDC Stablecoins Alongside XLM”
Ficc.ai Secures Grant from Stellar Development Foundation to Bring AI-Driven Fixed Income Pricing to Blockchain
Ficc.ai, a company focused on AI-driven fixed-income pricing, has secured a grant from the Stellar Development Foundation to develop a blockchain-based pricing oracle. The project aims to bring AI-powered pricing for municipal bonds and U.S. Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities onto the Stellar network to enhance market transparency and accessibility. By leveraging the Stellar blockchain’s scalable andContinue reading “Ficc.ai Secures Grant from Stellar Development Foundation to Bring AI-Driven Fixed Income Pricing to Blockchain”
Human Algorithm: Building the Soul of Crypto | Marek-Celo, Lucy-Polkadot, Nanak-Holonym, Tomer-Stellar
The video features a panel discussing the role of human-centric algorithms in the crypto space, highlighting its challenges and opportunities. Marek from Celo, Lucy from Polkadot, Nanak from Holonym, and Tomer from Stellar delve into the ways blockchain technology can enhance prosperity through practical applications. Celo is working on projects in emerging markets using stablecoinsContinue reading “Human Algorithm: Building the Soul of Crypto | Marek-Celo, Lucy-Polkadot, Nanak-Holonym, Tomer-Stellar”
Stellar Smart Contract Wizard | OpenZeppelin x Stellar
This tutorial demonstrates how Stellar’s integration with the OpenZeppelin contract wizard simplifies building on the Soroban framework. The process involves customizing tokens with options such as pre-minting, decimals, and features like mintable or burnable tokens. It explains how to set up licensing, handle security audits, and import the OpenZeppelin library locally. Deploying the contract isContinue reading “Stellar Smart Contract Wizard | OpenZeppelin x Stellar”