Tokenization is transforming the financial landscape, providing a means for aid organizations to deliver efficient services. The Stellar Development Foundation highlights how the Stellar blockchain facilitates these solutions, enabling aid to reach vulnerable populations quickly and securely. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) uses Stellar’s technology to distribute USDC stablecoins to war-impacted Ukrainians,Continue reading “Tokenization is Already Helping the World’s Vulnerable: Here’s How”
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HOT Protocol Integrates Frost MPC for Expanded Blockchain Support
Stellar Contracts Library 0.1.0 Audit
The audit conducted by OpenZeppelin on the Stellar Contracts Library 0.1.0 aimed to ensure security and reliability for smart contract development on the Soroban mainnet, launched in February 2024. The library provides a set of components for building decentralized applications, with a focus on fungible tokens and pausable utilities. Adhering to the SEP-0041 standard, theContinue reading “Stellar Contracts Library 0.1.0 Audit”
[Spanish] Rob Durscki Discusses Blockchain, Interoperability, RWA, DeFi, Stablecoin, Drex
Roberto Durscki from Stellar elucidates the strategic evolution of the Stellar blockchain, focusing on real-world assets (RWA), stablecoins, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The conversation highlights the introduction of smart contracts via Stellar’s Soroban platform and the importance of interoperability in attracting DeFi users. Durscki elaborates on Stellar’s strategic emphasis on regulated assets and the evolutionContinue reading “[Spanish] Rob Durscki Discusses Blockchain, Interoperability, RWA, DeFi, Stablecoin, Drex”
Societe Generale-Forge Advances Its Multichain Strategy and Selects the Stellar Network to Deploy Its MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
Societe Generale-Forge (SG-FORGE) announced its EUR-backed stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), will be deployed on the Stellar network, capitalizing on the network’s technical advantages such as decentralized exchanges and asset tokenization. This move is facilitated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, offering a secure and transparent way for financial transactions. The integration reflects a pivotalContinue reading “Societe Generale-Forge Advances Its Multichain Strategy and Selects the Stellar Network to Deploy Its MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin”
We Won Best Oracle-Based Smart Contract Award For Trustless Portfolio Manager: Combining Reflector, DeFindex, And Soroswap
PaltaLabs achieved recognition by winning the Best Oracle-Based Smart Contract Award at the 2nd Reflector Dev Contest. Their Trustless Portfolio Manager automates the process of rebalancing DeFi portfolios by using Reflector for precise pricing, DeFindex for consolidated portfolio management, and Soroswap for seamless asset exchanges. This innovation enhances user experience by providing security and efficiencyContinue reading “We Won Best Oracle-Based Smart Contract Award For Trustless Portfolio Manager: Combining Reflector, DeFindex, And Soroswap”
Flipside Crypto Integrates Stellar Blockchain Data, Offering Real-Time Analytics
Flipside Crypto has incorporated Stellar blockchain data into its analytics platform, offering users real-time insights into transaction volumes and user activity. This makes it easier for analysts, developers, and enthusiasts to explore Stellar’s ecosystem. With tools like custom dashboards, users can visualize and analyze onchain activities without managing complex infrastructure. Stellar’s integration emphasizes its roleContinue reading “Flipside Crypto Integrates Stellar Blockchain Data, Offering Real-Time Analytics”
Open Conversations: From the Ground Up: Localizing Blockchain for Real-World Impact (Anke Liu of SDF)
Anke Liu, the Ecosystem Growth Lead at the Stellar Development Foundation, highlights the crucial role of financial inclusion in addressing the needs of unbanked populations, which number 1.7 billion worldwide. Stellar is presented as an open-source, decentralized, layer 1 blockchain designed to facilitate everyday financial services. Liu discusses efforts in providing access to financial servicesContinue reading “Open Conversations: From the Ground Up: Localizing Blockchain for Real-World Impact (Anke Liu of SDF)”
Franklin Templeton Brings Stellar Tokenized U.S. Treasury Fund to European Investors
Franklin Templeton has introduced the first fully tokenized U.S. Treasury fund registered in Luxembourg, making it accessible for institutional investors in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. This initiative is part of the company’s strategy to leverage blockchain technology, specifically the Stellar Lumens network, to enhance the fund’s transaction efficiency, transparency,Continue reading “Franklin Templeton Brings Stellar Tokenized U.S. Treasury Fund to European Investors”
Stellar Partner Blockaid Raises $50 Million to Tackle On-Chain Threats
Stellar partner Blockaid, specializing in blockchain security, successfully secured $50 million in its Series B funding round, primarily led by Ribbit Capital and GV. The company plans to expand its research and engineering teams in response to increasing demand for blockchain security solutions from major financial institutions. Last year, Blockaid scanned over 2.4 billion transactions,Continue reading “Stellar Partner Blockaid Raises $50 Million to Tackle On-Chain Threats”