The Stellar Development Foundation released its Q4 2022 report highlighting major achievements including Soroban smart contracts launching on Futurenet, the Sorobanathon program exceeding targets, Stellar Quest Live Series 5 reaching record participation with 2k+ new developers, and the introduction of regulated stablecoins GYEN and ZUSD to the network.
SDF's Q4 2022 report details progress across three strategic pillars: scalability, network participation, and financial inclusion. Key accomplishments include Soroban's Futurenet launch with a $100M adoption fund, Sorobanathon exceeding 50 submission targets, and Stellar Quest Live Series 5 attracting over 2,000 new developers. GMO Trust brought the first regulated yen-backed stablecoin (GYEN) and ZUSD to Stellar, enabling cost-effective borderless transactions. Additional highlights include the Stellar Aid Assist tool for aid organizations, a $1.5M Caribbean accelerator investment, the Anchor Platform launch, and SDF's 2023 roadmap emphasizing utility-driven growth with three core pillars: making innovation easy and scalable, winning over builders, and focusing on utility to build trust.
