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The New Stellar Initiative Crowdsources Ideas for Web3 Innovation

The Stellar Development Foundation has launched the ‘Build Better’ initiative, aimed at translating community insights into real-world impact. Over eight weeks, the project encourages submissions of transformative ideas in financial systems, artistry, and digital economy access. Successful submissions will contribute to a hackathon focused on developing tangible solutions.

It’s Giving the Future

The blog discusses the inefficiencies in philanthropy led by ultra-wealthy individuals, emphasizing the need for better systems to allocate donations effectively. It introduces the concept of programmable payments through blockchain technology to optimize aid distribution. Examples include using Stellar to provide immediate disaster relief and improve funding allocation in education.

The First Modular Confidential VM Network Implementation on Stellar Testnet

A new modular implementation of confidential virtual machines (CVMs) called rs-modular-dstack has been launched on the Stellar testnet. This implementation allows customizable dstack setups for sharing secret states. It introduces a more accessible way to participate in trusted execution environments using dummy quote generators instead of actual SGX hardware.

Reflector – Live Coding Session with Kalepail

The video discusses Reflector, a price oracle for Stellar DeFi, which simplifies price referencing for assets using two contracts from external and on-chain exchanges. This live coding session reviews the Reflector dev contest and provides insights into testing with real-world data using Stellar’s Soroban. The conversation includes building interfaces and highlights the use of Stellar’sContinue reading “Reflector – Live Coding Session with Kalepail”

Almanax Launches Web3 Security Atlas: An Open-Source Initiative to Strengthen Web3 Security

Almanax has introduced the Web3 Security Atlas, an open-source project aimed at identifying vulnerabilities and sharing security best practices across the Web3 ecosystem. Supported by AnChain.AI, TRM Labs, and others, the initiative will cover platforms like Solana and Ethereum. The first version is scheduled for release in Q4 2024, providing a comprehensive security dataset.

Stellar: Passkeys, a Light Introduction to Improving Blockchain’s UX

The blog post discusses the current user experience challenges with blockchain technology and how Passkeys can help improve accessibility and security for users. It highlights the adoption of Passkeys in blockchain similar to its use in Web2, offering a simpler login experience. Stellar integrated support for Passkeys at a protocol level to enhance blockchain userContinue reading “Stellar: Passkeys, a Light Introduction to Improving Blockchain’s UX”

Crypto-Powered Commerce Across Africa | A Conversation with Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice, co-founder of Yellowcard, discusses the role of stablecoins and crypto infrastructure in enabling commerce across Africa. He explains the importance of stablecoins in tackling high inflation and international trade issues in African countries. Yellowcard focuses on providing stablecoin payment solutions for businesses, facilitating international transactions and managing financial operations in 20 sub-Saharan countries.

Connecting DeFi to the Real World on Stellar (with Blend Protocol)

The video explores the functionalities of Blend Protocol, a lending and liquidity protocol built on Stellar using Soroban. Blend facilitates the creation of customized lending pools and aims to simplify integration with wallets and make real-world asset lending seamless. They are focused on attracting liquidity and collaborations, with notable integrations such as the Latin AmericanContinue reading “Connecting DeFi to the Real World on Stellar (with Blend Protocol)”