# Stellar Network Aims to Become Top 10 DeFi Chain

> Stellar aims to become a top 10 DeFi chain by TVL, targeting $1.5 billion from current $48 million. The network has seen explosive growth since Soroban smart contracts launched in 2024, with daily contract interactions exceeding 400,000 and weekly fees hitting their highest level since 2021.

**Metadata**

- Published: 2025-05-09
- Author: Squiffs
- Original publisher: `thedefiant.io`
- Original article: https://thedefiant.io/education/blockchains/stellar-network-aims-to-become-top-10-defi-chain
- Tags: DeFi, Real World Assets, Smart Contracts

## Summary

Stellar is pursuing an ambitious strategy to establish itself as a major DeFi and real-world asset blockchain. Since launching Soroban smart contracts in 2024, the network has experienced rapid growth: daily smart contract interactions reached over 400,000 by Q1 end, and weekly fees hit their highest level since 2021. Stellar's primary goal is to reach $1.5 billion in DeFi TVL (currently $48 million) to rank as the 9th largest blockchain by TVL. The network also aims to grow monthly active addresses to 5 million and cement its position in the RWA sector, targeting $3 billion in tokenized assets by onboarding institutional issuers. The Stellar Community Fund has already distributed $40 million to over 600 projects, supporting builders in scaling their products.

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