The Stellar Development Foundation's 2022 year-in-review highlights major milestones: 7M+ network accounts, Soroban smart contracts launching mid-2023, MoneyGram Ramps enabling cash-to-crypto conversion, and Stellar Aid Assist delivering humanitarian aid via blockchain.
SDF's 2022 recap showcases significant ecosystem growth despite crypto market challenges. Network stats show 7M+ accounts and near 1B quarterly operations. Soroban smart contracts went live on Futurenet with a $100M adoption fund. MoneyGram Ramps launched as a global on/off-ramp connecting 1.4B people in the cash economy to digital assets. Stellar Aid Assist enables humanitarian organizations to deliver cash assistance via USDC and MoneyGram. The Anchor Platform doubled anchors from 30 to 60. Protocol 19 upgraded transaction capabilities. Enterprise Fund invested $24.5M across companies and accelerators. Developer programs awarded $2.4M via Community Fund. SDF published sustainability research showing Stellar's minimal carbon footprint and committed to ongoing carbon removal.
