Runtime Verification Proofcast 104 with Tomer Weller and Ada Vaughn

The podcast delves into the Stellar blockchain’s mission of creating equitable access to financial services around the globe. Guests from the Stellar Development Foundation, including Tomer who heads product, share personal journeys within the crypto world and how they contribute to developing Stellar’s capabilities, such as the globally interoperable Anchor Network. This network allows users to exchange USDC for cash at over 400,000 MoneyGram locations, bridging the gap between digital currencies and traditional financial infrastructure. Ada, a specialist in DeFi, emphasizes building a sustainable DeFi ecosystem over typical hype cycles. Daniel discusses his experience with auditing Stellar’s unique Soroban smart contract platform. Soroban aims to lower entry barriers for developers by simplifying deployment and leveraging Rust, highlighting its unique storage system and intrinsic security measures. The discussion extends to Stellar’s strategy for community engagement through the Stellar Community Fund, emphasizing grant provision to empower innovative projects and smart contract experiments.