Stellar Meridian 2026 demonstrated ecosystem readiness across institutions, wallets, and developers. Major announcements included MetaMask and WalletConnect integrations, tokenized asset platforms like Securitize joining Stellar, Archax launching euro T-bills, and protocol upgrades like Project Thruput and Bell. Stellar is the only major L1 growing full-time developers (+6% YoY).
Meridian 2026 wrapped Stellar's most comprehensive ecosystem picture yet. SDF emphasized the utility era: $5 billion in tokenized real-world assets already live on the network. Major wallet infrastructure (MetaMask, WalletConnect) integrated Stellar support. Tokenization platforms like Securitize, Archax, and Spiko showcased institutional readiness, with Archax announcing euro-denominated perpetual T-bills and Securitize joining as a platform integrator. On the developer side, SDF unveiled Project Thruput (execution model for scaling), Bell protocol (post-quantum signatures and millisecond timing), and Freighter rebranded to Varial with integrated app discovery and DeFi routing. Rise In reported Stellar as the only major L1 with net positive full-time developer growth in 2026: up 6% while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana declined 20-56%.
