Super Accounts on Stellar, powered by zkCross Network’s advanced Chain Abstraction Layer, enable seamless cross-chain transactions, unifying user balances across both EVM and non-EVM chains. This feature reduces complexity in DeFi by allowing 1-click transactions without manual swapping or gas management. The phased development plan includes launching one-click cross-chain swaps, AMM DEX, and multiple featuresContinue reading “Introducing Super Accounts on Stellar: Revolutionizing Cross-Chain DeFi with zkCrossDEX and Chain Abstraction”
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Stellar Joins the Mastercard Crypto Credential Ecosystem to Unlock Verified Interactions Across Public Blockchain Networks
The Stellar Development Foundation has partnered with Mastercard to integrate Mastercard’s Crypto Credential solution into the Stellar network. This collaboration aims to simplify cryptocurrency transactions and make them more secure by enabling interactions among consumers and businesses using blockchain networks. The initiative focuses on remittances and peer-to-peer transfers, enhancing blockchain technology’s accessibility and appeal toContinue reading “Stellar Joins the Mastercard Crypto Credential Ecosystem to Unlock Verified Interactions Across Public Blockchain Networks”
Stellar | Tala Unveils Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet to Further Empower the Global Majority
Tala announced the launch of a non-custodial crypto wallet, powered by the Stellar network, designed to empower underserved communities with secure and accessible management of virtual assets. Launching first in Peru, the wallet addresses financial challenges faced by the underbanked, offering control and ownership over digital currency. This initiative aligns with Tala’s mission to expandContinue reading “Stellar | Tala Unveils Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet to Further Empower the Global Majority”
Sorobuild: Streamlining Soroban Smart Contract Development With No-Code Solution
SoroBuild is a no-code tool designed to simplify Soroban smart contract development and deployment. It provides a user-friendly interface for building, testing, and deploying contracts, allowing developers to interact with them without needing to create a frontend. The tool is available on TESTNET, FUTURENET, and the PUBLIC network, with special offers for the first 50Continue reading “Sorobuild: Streamlining Soroban Smart Contract Development With No-Code Solution”
An In-Depth Look At Blend By James Bachini
The video explains over-collateralized lending in DeFi using the Blend protocol on the Stellar. It details the mechanism of depositing assets into smart contracts, taking out loans, and managing collateral, with examples of use cases like yield farming and short selling. The video also explores programmatically integrating Blend into applications and provides a walkthrough ofContinue reading “An In-Depth Look At Blend By James Bachini”
Stellar+IPFS Websites Using xlm.sh
The blog post explains how to access websites hosted on Stellar and IPFS by using the xlm.sh gateway. Users can set IPNS or IPFS records in their Stellar/Soroban names and access the site by appending ‘.sh’ to their ‘.xlm’ name. Additionally, users can register a domain on Soroban Domains to enhance access to their websites.
Stellar’s Hubble: Now Faster Than Light
The article presents a case study on refactoring Hubble’s data movement framework, Stellar ETL, using the Composable Data Platform (CDP) on Stellar. The revamped version improves performance by eliminating Captive Core, reducing processing times by 93%, and cutting costs by 90%. Future developments will include a library for more user-friendly data streaming and transformations.
Driving Financial Inclusion with the ClickPesa Debt Fund
The ClickPesa Debt Fund addresses the $421 billion financing gap for SMEs in Africa, particularly in Tanzania where many are women-owned. By leveraging the Stellar blockchain and smart contracts through Soroban, ClickPesa provides a decentralized finance solution to aid microfinance institutions, enhancing their capacity to support small and medium enterprises. ClickPesa MFI further offers toolsContinue reading “Driving Financial Inclusion with the ClickPesa Debt Fund”
Chipper Cash, Stellar, and MoneyGram Announce Strategic Integration to Improve Cash In/Cash Out Services
Chipper Cash, Stellar, and MoneyGram have announced a strategic integration to enhance cash in and cash out services using MoneyGram agents, leveraging the Stellar network. This move aims to bridge the gap between communities and premium financial services and expand into new markets. The integration allows Chipper Cash users to seamlessly manage transactions and accessContinue reading “Chipper Cash, Stellar, and MoneyGram Announce Strategic Integration to Improve Cash In/Cash Out Services”
Announcing Stellar Protocol 22
On November 19, 2024, Stellar validators will vote on upgrading to Protocol 22 which includes new CAPs: CAP-0058 for simplifying Soroban contract initialization, and CAP-0059 for BLS12-381 host functions facilitating advanced cryptography. The Stellar testnet will be upgraded on October 22, 2024, and preparation is advised for developers building on Stellar.