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Dev Docs Menu Jump to... Stellar is Where Blockchain Meets the real world Stellar is Where Blockchain Meets 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. 255+ Grants issued Nov ’22-Dec ’23 81K+ Onramp Locations Globally 5.8s Average Ledger Closing Time Explore More Get Building 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… Learn More Stellar Community Fund The Stellar Community Fund draws on community input to support developers and startups building on the Stellar network and Soroban. Learn More Soroban: Smart Contracts Docs Start building on Soroban today with the help of established tools and documentation Go 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. Learn the Power of Stellar Explore the Developer Hub A Global Ecosystem POWERING BUILDERS LOCALLY, MAKING AN IMPACT GLOBALLY Full Ecosystem 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. Learn More 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… Learn More All Case Studies 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. View the Anchor Directory The Latest On-Chain updates LIVE • Events September 19, 2024 • Singapore Token2049 Singapore Conference In-Person Come meet the Stellar Development Foundation team at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, the premier gathering for the global crypto community. View Press May 14, 2024 at 9.00 AM EST Draper University To Invest in the Stellar Ecosystem with New Accelerator Programs Focused on AI and Soroban Draper University, a leading blockchain education and acceleration program, today announced its support in growing the Stellar ecosystem through the… View Press May 9, 2024 at 6.00 AM CET Stellar Statement on WisdomTree Prime being available to users in 41 states The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), the nonprofit organization supporting the development and growth of the Stellar network, today welcomed the… View Article May 7, 2024 at 11.00 AM CET • Bri Wylde Announcing Protocol 21 Soroban, the smart contract platform on Stellar, launched on Mainnet following a successful validator vote on February 20, 2024. And after almost… View Article May 7, 2024 at 11.00 AM CET • Garand Tyson Upcoming Database Changes in Protocol 21 In Protocol 21, Soroban is getting its first big upgrade with the implementation of five new CAPs that introduce some exciting features, such as… View The Newsletters THE EMAIL YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO READ Hear it from us first. Sign up to get the real-time scoop on Stellar ecosystem news, functionalities, and resources. Stellar Newsletter The newsletter with something for everyone. Get regular updates on Stellar network announcements, events, partnerships, and more. Developer Newsletter The newsletter made by devs, for devs. Learn about new technical updates and resources available for building on the Stellar network. Your email address By providing the contact information required in this form, you agree to be contacted by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) in order for us to inform you about our products and services. 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