Stellar
Since
2014
About
Empowering global transactions with secure, cost-effective financial solutions for all.
The Stellar Development Foundation is a San Francisco-based nonprofit on a mission to provide open source financial access for all. They build a universal, open platform enabling anyone to send, save, and receive money easily and affordably. Inspired by the internet's openness, Stellar breaks down financial barriers, offering a seamless experience without high fees or hassle.
Use Cases
Cross-Border Payments
Fast, low-cost international payments for remittances, payroll, and businessinvoices across borders.
On/Off Ramp Integration
Seamless integration of cash-to-crypto and traditional payment methods for easyuser onboarding.
Asset Tokenization
Digitize real-world assets like stablecoins, CBDCs, and securities withcustomizable compliance features.
Aid Delivery
Efficient, borderless distribution of humanitarian aid using the Stellar blockchain for transparency and speed.
Key Features
Stellar's Web3 and Crypto Features
- Stellar is a decentralized, public blockchain that provides developers tools to create experiences that are more like cash than crypto.
- The Stellar network is faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient than most blockchain-based systems.
- Stellar utilizes Soroban smart contracts, a Rust-based platform designed for scale and sensibility.
- Stellar combines a decentralized blockchain network with a global ecosystem ofinnovators.
- Stellar empowers builders to unlock human and economic potential.
Stablecoin Solutions on Stellar
- Stablecoins on Stellar are digital currencies tied to fixed assets, such asfiat currencies.
- The Stellar network facilitates stablecoin issuance with features like speed,low cost, and scalability.
- Various stablecoins are issued on the Stellar network, including USDC, EURC,GYEN, ZUSD, and AUDD.
- Stellar provides compliance and control features for stablecoin issuers, suchas KYC, Freeze, and Clawback functionality.
- Stablecoins on Stellar support use cases like instant retail payments,cross-border payments, and hedging against inflation.
(Co-Founder and Chief Architect)
Jed McCaleb
(Founder and Chief Scientist)
David Mazières
Headquarters
🇺🇸 San Francisco, CA
Website
stellar.org
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grants issued (Sep '23-Mar '25)
180+
countries supported by anchors
