The Stellar Fullstack Bootcamp in Turkey offers a free, project-based, beginner-level program focusing on blockchain technologies like Stellar and Soroban. Participants will receive a certificate and have the chance to win prizes from a $4000 pool. The next cohort application deadline is September 28, 2024.
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Stellar & OnlyDust Team Up to Boost Open-Source Contributions
Stellar Development Foundation and OnlyDust are collaborating to attract more developers to the Stellar ecosystem, aided by the recent launch of Stellar’s smart contract, Soroban. Their partnership includes onboarding 15 Stellar projects to the OnlyDust platform, participating in monthly open-source week ODHacks to increase visibility and engagement. This initiative aims to accelerate Stellar’s growth byContinue reading “Stellar & OnlyDust Team Up to Boost Open-Source Contributions”
Introducing the ClickPesa Debt Fund: Transforming SME Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa
The ClickPesa Debt Fund aims to empower SMEs and women-owned businesses in Africa by providing transparent, secure, and efficient financing through blockchain technology. Utilizing the Stellar blockchain and Soroban smart contracts, the fund offers attractive returns and collateralized protection for participants. The fund’s SME I Pool targets a loan period of 1 year with upContinue reading “Introducing the ClickPesa Debt Fund: Transforming SME Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa”
SDF’s Candace Kelly on the Digital Assets 2024 Report
The Digital Assets 2024 report explores the evolving role of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in reshaping financial market infrastructure. Current research suggests blockchain bond markets could significantly grow by 2024, while DLT adoption will remain gradual due to technological complexity. Central banks’ roles, asset tokenization, and public blockchain’s future in financial architecture are discussed, withContinue reading “SDF’s Candace Kelly on the Digital Assets 2024 Report”
Stellar Now Live on Giveth for Donors and Projects
Stellar is now integrated as the 11th blockchain option on Giveth, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for donors and projects. Project owners can add a Stellar address to receive donations, and donors giving $5 or more on Stellar are eligible for GIVbacks. Currently, donations can only be made using $XLM.
MoneyGram and Stellar Join CEX.io for Global Crypto Cash Conversions
CEX.io has integrated MoneyGram and Stellar blockchain to enhance crypto cash-in and cash-out services through USDC conversion. This partnership aims to expand access in the EEA, Africa, Latin America, and other regions, with plans to include more countries. The integration leverages Stellar’s technology for efficient digital and fiat currency conversions.
Skyhitz Launch: Where Music Meets Smart Contracts
Skyhitz has launched a platform integrating music with Stellar smart contracts as of September 18, 2024. The platform aims to revolutionize music distribution. It leverages smart contracts to ensure artists get fair compensation.
Introducing SuperAccounts Powered by zkCross Network’s Chain Abstraction Infrastructure on Stellar
Shimam Tandon, founder and CEO at zkCross Network, unveils Super Accounts on Stellar zkCross DEX. Super Accounts bridge liquidity from over 100 fiat currencies and EVM blockchains to Stellar with one click, eliminating DeFi complexities like gas swapping, bridging, and slippage by abstracting technical barriers. Features include account abstraction, automated wallet management, dynamic fiat gateway,Continue reading “Introducing SuperAccounts Powered by zkCross Network’s Chain Abstraction Infrastructure on Stellar”
Unlocking Capital: How ClickPesa MFI’s Borrowing Feature Scales Microfinance Institutions
ClickPesa MFI enables Tanzanian microfinance institutions to access phased capital for sustainable growth, focusing on SMEs and women-owned businesses. The borrowing feature involves three key phases: onboarding, initial loan assessment, and expanding capacity with incremental funding. Each phase emphasizes compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency for responsible scaling. Borrowing features will be powered by theContinue reading “Unlocking Capital: How ClickPesa MFI’s Borrowing Feature Scales Microfinance Institutions”
The Power of Public Blockchains: SDF Contributes to OMFIF’s Digital Assets 2024 Report
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has contributed to the Digital Assets 2024 Report by OMFIF. The report explores topics such as faster settlement times, settlement infrastructure, and the future of tokenized assets. SDF’s piece emphasizes the advantages of public blockchains in enhancing financial transaction processes.