Raja Chakravorti, Chief Business Officer at the Stellar Development Foundation, describes Stellar as invisible blockchain infrastructure that seamlessly integrates with existing financial systems to drive real-world financial inclusion. He highlights key partnerships with MoneyGram and Franklin Templeton, enabling crypto-to-cash services across 430K locations in 175+ countries. Stellar's focus is on scalability, institutional adoption, and making money accessible without users noticing the blockchain.
In an interview, Raja Chakravorti emphasizes Stellar's role as seamless infrastructure powering financial access for billions through partnerships like MoneyGram's 430K global locations offering crypto-to-cash services and Franklin Templeton's institutional use. Stellar differentiates itself by integrating with existing financial networks rather than replacing them, delivering real value at scale with billions in payments processed and 37% developer growth. The Foundation prioritizes expanding distribution, deepening integrations, and maintaining decentralization while attracting builders through proven utility. Challenges include wider adoption via regulators and institutions, with success envisioned as invisible rails for everyday global transactions.