Stellar isWhere BlockchainMeets the real world
Stellar isWhere BlockchainMeets the real world
Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential. It combines a powerful, decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem of innovators to create opportunities as borderless as ideas. It offers the tools to make a difference in the real world through new digital asset products and services that enhance access to the global financial system.
Why Stellar
Imagine it, build it
Stellar is a decentralized, public blockchain that gives developers the tools to create experiences that are more like cash than crypto. The network is faster, cheaper, and far more energy-efficient than most blockchain-based systems. It’s designed so Stellar’s ecosystem can make a real-world, lasting impact.
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Grants issued Sep '23-Aug '24
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Onramp Locations Globally
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Average Ledger Closing Time
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Built Better
Stellar Smart Contracts
Create practical applications with real-world impact. Tap into a global network of on and off ramps, and launch apps that integrate with existing financial systems. Build with the tooling and infrastructure you need to deploy DeFi solutions that scale efficiently, with low fees and fast finality. Built Better so you can Build Better.
Smart Contracts
Unlock Financial Access with Soroban Smart Contracts
Soroban Smart Contracts Overview
A developer-friendly, Rust-based smart contracts platform designed for scale and sensibility. Soroban seamlessly integrates with and works alongside…
Article
Learn Soroban As Easy as 1-2-3 With Community-Made Tooling
Soroban
Ecosystem
Projects
The thriving Soroban ecosystem of over 70 projects has demonstrated consistent commitment to fostering developer growth by way of educational…
Soroban: Smart Contracts Docs
Start building on Soroban today with the help of established tools and documentation
The Basics
New to stellar?
Let’s start with the basics to get you up to speed on all that the Stellar network has to offer. Learn fundamentals and get the tooling you need to start building.
A Global Ecosystem
POWERING BUILDERS LOCALLY, MAKING AN IMPACT GLOBALLY
UNHCR and Stellar Aid Assist
UNHCR launched Stellar Aid Assist in Ukraine, unlocking bulk payments on the Stellar network and advancing our mission for financial access.
MoneyGram
Digital assets are more accessible today than ever before. Now anyone can visit a MoneyGram location to deposit and withdraw cash from their digital…
Anchors
Anchors = Global Access
The Stellar anchor network supports over 180 countries and over 20 digital assets. By integrating anchor services such as on and off-ramps, cross-border payments and fiat-backed digital assets, builders can offer new payment services for end users and reach customers in new markets worldwide.
The Latest
On-Chain updates
LIVE • Events
• Church House, London, UK
Meridian 2024
Conference
In-Person
Meridian 2024, Stellar Development Foundation’s annual conference, will take place in London, United Kingdom from October 15 to 17. For our sixth…
Article
• Denelle Dixon
Welcoming Raja Chakravorti, Chief Business Officer at SDF
It’s an exciting day for the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and the Stellar ecosystem! Today we are welcoming Raja Chakravorti to SDF as our…
Article
• Lindsay Poss
The Power of Public Blockchains: SDF Contributes to OMFIF's Digital Assets 2024 Report
Policy
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has long recognized the transformative power of public blockchains in reshaping financial access. Our latest…
Article
• Danny Gamboa
Smart Contract Wallet Origins and The Future of Crypto Management
On and off-ramps
Wallets
Soroban
Smart Contracts
A look into the history of storing value. How wallets have evolved over time and what makes a smart (contract) wallet something builders and users…
Article
• Stellar Development Foundation
Build Better on Stellar: Smart Contract Challenge Winners
The winners of the 6 week Build Better on Stellar: Smart Contract Challenge included gamified recycling dApps, epic video tutorial series and even…
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