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MAY 2024
1 story
May 7, 2024
Developersstellar.org
Upcoming database changes in protocol 21

Protocol 21 introduces BucketListDB, a new database backend for Stellar validators that replaces SQL and in-memory modes. This upgrade provides faster reads/writes, reduced memory and disk usage, and supports parallel IO for future protocol enhancements.

2
MAY 2024
1 story
May 2, 2024
Smart Contractsthedefiant.io
Soroban: Unlocking DeFi Opportunities with Smart Contracts on Stellar

The Defiant published an explainer video on Stellar's Soroban smart contracts platform, which expands the network beyond its original focus on low-cost payments to enable decentralized applications while maintaining support for underbanked regions.

30
APR 2024
1 story
April 30, 2024
Smart Contractsstellar.org
Stellar Development Foundation Q1 2024 in Review

The Stellar Development Foundation released its Q1 2024 quarterly report highlighting major ecosystem achievements including the launch of smart contracts on Stellar, $3.2M in Stellar Community Fund awards, the introduction of the Soroban Audit Bank for security, and significant growth metrics including 8M+ network accounts and $1.6B in real world asset payment volume.

10
APR 2024
1 story
April 10, 2024
DeFithedefiant.io
Meet Blend: Stellas Modular Liquidity Layer

Script3 founder Markus Paulson-Luna discusses Blend Capital, a decentralized lending protocol on Stellar that lets users, DAOs, and institutions create customizable lending pools. The interview covers Blend's architecture, insurance mechanisms, and integration with Beans.

3
APR 2024
1 story
April 3, 2024
SCFstockencapital.medium.com
STOCKen CAPITAL ha sido premiado en Stellar Community Fund #24

STOCKen CAPITAL has been awarded in Stellar Community Fund #24, marking a key milestone in integrating Soroban services. The funding enables enhancements in cryptocurrency payments via Stellar, smart contracts with Soroban, and oracle connections for secure legal processes. This advances their platform for capital acquisition and digital governance using blockchain.

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MAR 2024
1 story
March 29, 2024
27
MAR 2024
1 story
March 27, 2024
Smart Contractsthedefiant.io
Reflecting on a Decade | Stellar's Evolution in 2024

Tomer Weller, VP of Product at Stellar, discusses the blockchain's decade-long evolution, Soroban smart contracts, and real-world use cases including Argentina's adoption and Franklin Templeton's tokenized securities.

21
MAR 2024
1 story
March 21, 2024
Smart Contractsstellar.org
Auth (-entication) and (-orization) in blockchain

A comprehensive guide explaining authentication and authorization mechanisms in blockchain, with specific focus on how Stellar and Soroban implement these security features through digital signatures, multisig, thresholds, and smart contract-based account abstraction.

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MAR 2024
1 story
March 20, 2024
19
MAR 2024
2 stories
March 19, 2024
Smart Contractswww.theblock.co
Smart contracts platform Soroban finally arrives on Stellar network

Stellar's Soroban smart contracts platform went live on mainnet after two years of testing, enabling developers to build decentralized applications. The SDF allocated $100 million to a Soroban adoption fund that has already supported over 160 projects.

29
FEB 2024
1 story
February 29, 2024
Smart Contractssorobandomains.org
Mainnet launch

Soroban has reached phase 1 on mainnet, enabling the deployment of a registry contract for Soroban Domains. The team has updated the code to support subdomain registration and invalidation, with plans for domain transfer and liquidation features. They are also integrating support into xBull Wallet and excited for Stellar ecosystem developments.

25
FEB 2024
1 story
February 25, 2024
Regulationkulipa.xyz
Crypto Compass - Week 8

A roundup of global crypto regulations, adoption trends, and developments, including UK stablecoin laws, Hong Kong licensing, and South Africa's embrace of stablecoins. Highlights mainstream adoption like Swiss Postfinance's crypto services and Web3 hurdles. Notably features the launch of smart contracts on the Stellar network, marking a new era for the blockchain.

23
FEB 2024
2 stories
February 23, 2024
Smart Contractsthedefiant.io
Smart Contracts Are Live on Stellar Mainnet

Stellar launched smart contracts on Mainnet on Feb. 20 with a phased rollout prioritizing network stability. Over 160 projects on Testnet will gradually deploy as transaction limits increase, enabling low-cost DeFi applications built on Rust and WASM.

21
FEB 2024
2 stories
February 21, 2024
Smart Contractsblockworks.com
Stellar sparks smart contract upgrade - and it’s not an EVM

Stellar mainnet upgraded to Protocol 20, introducing Soroban smart contract platform built on WebAssembly and Rust. The upgrade enables custom code execution while preserving Stellar's payments infrastructure and institutional compliance focus.

20
FEB 2024
4 stories
February 20, 2024
Token Managementmedium.com
Innovating Airdrops: How Dropzey Empowers Creators and Participants

Dropzey is an innovative platform revolutionizing airdrops by simplifying creation and participation processes. It addresses inefficiencies through user-friendly tools, verification mechanisms, and transparency features. By integrating with Stellar and Soroban Smart Contracts, it enables automated and instant token distribution.

8
FEB 2024
1 story
February 8, 2024
DeFistellar.org
Unlocking DeFi's Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Blockchain-Based Decentralized Finance

This article provides a comprehensive overview of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its implementation on the Stellar blockchain. It explains DeFi's core components—including blockchain, smart contracts, DEXs, and liquidity pools—and highlights how Soroban, Stellar's native smart contracts platform, enables developers to build DeFi applications with access to real-world financial rails.

7
FEB 2024
1 story
February 7, 2024
30
JAN 2024
1 story
January 30, 2024
Smart Contractsstellar.org
New protocol 20 vote targeted for february 20

Stellar network validators postponed the Protocol 20 upgrade vote due to a bug discovered in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The SDF has outlined a new timeline with a bug fix release on February 2, testnet reset on February 6, and a target Protocol 20 upgrade vote on February 20.

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JAN 2024
1 story
January 28, 2024
27
JAN 2024
1 story
January 27, 2024
20
JAN 2024
1 story
January 20, 2024
Smart Contractswithobsrvr.com
Guide for Soroban RPC server on Kubernetes with DigitalOcean

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to deploying a Soroban RPC server on DigitalOcean Kubernetes using Stellar Development Foundation Helm charts. It covers cluster creation, Helm repository setup, configuration for testnet, Nginx Ingress installation, DNS setup, and verification. Benefits include improved reliability, control, and performance for Stellar smart contract interactions.

17
JAN 2024
1 story
January 17, 2024
Sorobaneiger.co
Nebula for Soroban: Simplifying Contract Execution

Nebula, a Soroban contract library built by Eiger, aims to simplify smart contract development on Stellar by providing security-audited components, templates, and a user-friendly contract wizard to accelerate dapp deployment and lower barriers to entry for developers.

16
JAN 2024
1 story
January 16, 2024
DeFimedium.com
Aquarius AMMs — Updates and plans for 2024

Aquarius announces updates and 2024 plans for building AMMs on Stellar using Soroban smart contracts. They've developed CPMM and StableSwap models inspired by Uniswap and Curve, with AQUA rewards for liquidity providers. A new UI and integrations are planned post-Soroban mainnet launch on January 30, 2024.

15
JAN 2024
1 story
January 15, 2024