Stellar: Scaling What’s Proven: José Fernández da Ponte Joins SDF as President & Chief Growth Officer

José Fernández da Ponte joins the Stellar Development Foundation, bringing his experience from PayPal where he played a key role in launching stablecoins. His mission at Stellar involves expanding the network by building deeper partnerships and increasing adoption at the protocol layer. José highlights the necessity of utility and trust for digital assets to be embraced widely, emphasizing compliance and user-centric design. He stresses the vital role Stellar plays as a bridge connecting traditional financial systems with new technologies. His aim is to make financial infrastructure accessible to all, advocating for regulatory alignment and innovation. José’s approach involves understanding community needs, leveraging distribution, and building effective partnerships to enhance Stellar’s global reach.