SDF released its Q3 2020 report highlighting major progress: USDC stablecoin coming to Stellar in Q1 2021, protocol upgrades in development, Stellar Community Fund 2.0 launched, and African anchor partnerships expanding.
The Stellar Development Foundation published its Q3 2020 quarterly report detailing significant ecosystem progress across three strategic priorities. Key achievements include Stellar becoming an official blockchain for USD Coin (USDC) through partnership with Centre Consortium, with availability expected in Q1 2021. SDF's engineering team prepared protocol upgrades for Stellar Core and Horizon to improve financial infrastructure connectivity. The foundation launched Stellar Community Fund 2.0, redesigning its $1 million developer support program with improved voting mechanisms. Business development efforts expanded in Africa through partnerships with anchors including Clickpesa, Flutterwave, and Cowrie. Meridian conference preparations advanced with notable speakers announced.
