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21
APR 2026
1 story
4w ago
Educationblog.telluscoop.com
Stellar Academy: El exito de la Introduccion a Smart Contracts en Temuco

Tellus Cooperative hosted Stellar Academy in Temuco, Chile, bringing 50+ participants together for hands-on smart contract training. The event centered on Stellar Passport, a Web3 identity tool that participants configured in real-time, demonstrating accessible onboarding for the Stellar ecosystem.

1
APR 2026
1 story
April 1, 2026
Educationblog.telluscoop.com
Forjando el Futuro de la Web3 desde el Sur: Kick-off Stellar en iDEAUFRO

A 12-week ambassador program at iDEAUFRO in southern Chile introduces students from diverse backgrounds to Stellar blockchain and Web3 development. The program uses Stellar Passport for identity management and project tracking, emphasizing that blockchain extends far beyond cryptocurrency to enable open, accessible global finance.

4
FEB 2026
1 story
February 4, 2026
Developersblog.hoops.finance
What Are Stellar Quorum Slices? Explained for Builders

This article explains the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) and its innovative use of quorum slices and Federated Byzantine Agreement (FBA) to achieve decentralized consensus. It details how SCP enables Stellar to operate with high security, low costs, and high performance while promoting organic network growth through open participation.

3
FEB 2026
1 story
February 3, 2026
Walletshot-labs.org
How to Receive and Send USDC on Stellar: Step-by-Step Guide in HOT Wallet

This guide explains how to receive and send USDC, XLM, EURC, and other tokens on the Stellar blockchain using HOT Wallet. It highlights HOT Wallet's advantages like free asset activation, protection against fund loss, full support for claimable balances, and low fees. The tutorial covers step-by-step processes for deposits, transfers, and claiming balances, making Stellar accessible for beginners.

2
FEB 2026
1 story
February 2, 2026
Educationhot-labs.org
From L0 to L3: What’s the Difference Between L1, L2, and Modern Blockchains

This article explains the multi-layer architecture of modern Web3 blockchains, from Layer 0 foundations to Layer 3 specialized applications. It covers key examples like Cosmos, Ethereum, Optimism, and briefly mentions Stellar among supported L1 networks in the HOT Wallet. The piece promotes a multi-chain wallet for seamless interaction across these layers.

29
JAN 2026
1 story
January 29, 2026
Developersx.com
The Stellar Hackathon Report

A retrospective on Stellar's 2025 hackathon ecosystem, highlighting how events evolved from weekend competitions into community-driven onboarding infrastructure. The article details 64 IRL events, 8,820 developer participants globally, and a shift toward long-term builder retention through mentorship and composability-focused hackathons.

20
JAN 2026
1 story
January 20, 2026
SCFblog.telluscoop.com
SCF 7.0 explicado en profundidad: guía práctica para entender el proceso de funding en Stellar

This article provides a comprehensive Spanish-language guide to Stellar Community Fund (SCF) 7.0, explaining its funding process, key changes, and application steps for builders in the Stellar ecosystem. It covers the Interest Form entry point, three Build tracks (Open, Integration, RFP), tranche-based funding up to $150K-$300K in XLM, and practical tips for maximizing success. SCF emphasizes real products, execution, and community governance over mere ideas.

16
JAN 2026
1 story
January 16, 2026
Educationblog.telluscoop.com
Hola Stellar - ¿Qué es Stellar? + Stellar Lab

This article introduces Stellar blockchain as a solution to slow, expensive cross-border payments, highlighting its fast 3-5 second confirmations, minimal fixed fees, and real-world focus via anchors and SCP consensus. It covers Stellar's origins, differences from other blockchains, tools like Stellar Laboratory for testnet experimentation, and the recent Soroban smart contracts launch. The piece promotes the first episode of 'Hola Stellar' video series for beginners.

10
JAN 2026
3 stories
January 10, 2026
Educationblog.hoops.finance
Decoding Market Sentiment: Understanding the Crypto Fear & Greed Index in 2026

The article explains the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a tool measuring market sentiment from 0 (Extreme Fear) to 100 (Extreme Greed) to help investors make contrarian decisions. It details the index's calculation from factors like volatility, volume, social media, and Bitcoin dominance. It concludes by recommending pairing sentiment with on-chain analytics from Hoops Finance for the Stellar ecosystem.

26
DEC 2025
1 story
December 26, 2025
Developersrisein.com
Stellar x Rise In Monthly Update - November 2025

Rise In's November 2025 monthly update highlights record-breaking HackStellar Istanbul with 52 projects, over 250 new projects from India events, and expansion into Vietnam. Top winning projects include Stellar x402 for HTTP micro-payments, Reset DeFi yield aggregator, and Sublayer subscription manager. Globally, over 300 projects and 1,300 builders are driving Stellar ecosystem growth.

18
DEC 2025
2 stories
December 18, 2025
Bridgesallbridge.medium.com
Allbridge launches an On-Chain Campaign to Explore the Stellar Ecosystem

Allbridge launches a multi-wave on-chain campaign to introduce users to the Stellar ecosystem through practical quests and rewards. The campaign features a $10,000 reward pool across five two-week waves, starting December 22, focusing on bridging assets and interacting with Stellar protocols. Supported by the Stellar Development Foundation, it emphasizes DeFi, asset issuance, and real-world adoption.

20
NOV 2025
1 story
November 20, 2025
Developersrisein.com
Stellar x Rise In Monthly Update - October 2025

Stellar x Rise's October 2025 monthly update highlights expansion across Asia with workshops in Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and Turkey. Key events included bootcamps producing over 100 new projects in India, a nationwide workshop series in Turkey, and an online builder challenge. Upcoming events feature the Bosphorus Hackathon in Istanbul and more workshops.

7
NOV 2025
1 story
November 7, 2025
Smart Contractstrustlesswork.com
Understanding the Escrow Lifecycle

The article explains the lifecycle of Trustless Work escrows on blockchain, detailing six phases from initiation to dispute resolution. It highlights how programmable trust, roles, and on-chain immutability ensure transparency, accountability, and auditability in payments. This structure benefits businesses, enterprises, and developers by replacing blind transactions with verifiable actions.

6
NOV 2025
1 story
November 6, 2025
Smart Contractstrustlesswork.com
Understanding Roles in Trustless Work

Trustless Work is a Stellar-based escrow system where roles define permissions for managing funds in a trustless manner. Key roles include Issuer, Funder, Service Provider, Approver, Release Signer, Receiver, Platform Address, Dispute Resolver, and Observer. This design ensures transparency, security, and programmability without single-party control over funds.

28
OCT 2025
1 story
October 28, 2025
Educationblog.telluscoop.com
Comunidades que construyen futuro: lo que aprendí en mi primera hackatón

A Stellar ambassador recounts their experience at the Avalanche Build hackathon, emphasizing collaboration, community, and interoperability across blockchain ecosystems. They highlight learning from diverse participants, using tools like Vibecoding and AI, and their team's 3rd place finish. The event reinforced the value of open communities bridging networks like Stellar and Avalanche for real-world impact.

23
OCT 2025
1 story
October 23, 2025
Developersrisein.com
Stellar Hack Pera: Turkey’s Largest IRL Web3 Hackathon with 200+ Participants, 70+ Projects

Stellar partnered with Rise In to host Hack Pera, Turkey’s largest IRL Web3 hackathon during Istanbul Blockchain Week in June 2025, attracting 200+ developers and resulting in 72 projects. Ten teams won shares of $25,000 in prizes, with one launching on Stellar mainnet and gaining 100+ users immediately. The event featured strong mentorship, high participant satisfaction (4.86/5), and a focus on building real on-chain value in the Stellar ecosystem.

22
OCT 2025
1 story
October 22, 2025
Developersrisein.com
How Stellar Expanded in Turkey in 4 Steps with Rise In: From Launch to Everywhere

Stellar expanded into the Turkish market in 2025 through a strategic four-phase plan by Rise In, starting with developer education workshops and a mini-hackathon. This led to Hack Pera, Turkey's largest Web3 hackathon with 72 projects and $25K prizes, followed by a massively popular Stellar Sunset Party and a prominent booth at Istanbul Blockchain Week. The initiative resulted in 1,646 learners, 130+ projects, and projects advancing to Stellar's $150K Build Grant Program.

2
OCT 2025
1 story
October 2, 2025
Governancestellar.org
Who really controls your blockchain?

An analysis debunking common blockchain decentralization myths, arguing that proof-of-stake systems concentrate power through wealth rather than validator count, and contrasting this with Stellar's Consensus Protocol (SCP), which grants power through explicit, community-chosen, and revocable trust rather than capital.

1
OCT 2025
1 story
October 1, 2025
Educationblog.telluscoop.com
El editor de código que todos los estudiantes están usando (y ahora lo tienes gratis)

Cursor, an AI-powered code editor, is promoted for students worldwide, offering free Pro access with a university email. It accelerates coding, problem-solving, and project execution, with a livestream tutorial demonstrating a dApp build using Next.js and Stellar Wallet Kit. The article highlights its benefits for students in Latin America building on Stellar, from smart contracts to DeFi protocols.

22
SEP 2025
3 stories
September 22, 2025
DeFiblog.hoops.finance
Bastian’s Update: From Accelerators to Meridian

Hoops Finance shares their success in the Myosin x BuildOnStellar GTM Accelerator, winning best Go-To-Market Strategy by refining their messaging around Stellar-based Smart Accounts and APIs. They highlight their Meridian 2025 pitch in Rio and the launch of Trustfall: Vault Wars, a gamified DeFi experience on Stellar. The post outlines future plans to scale their innovative DeFi tools.

14
AUG 2025
1 story
August 14, 2025
Educationstellar.org
Stellar Resource Directory

Stellar's resources hub showcasing whitepapers, reports, and guidebooks on blockchain, crypto, fintech, and CBDCs. The page also promotes Stellar's newsletters for ecosystem updates and developer resources.

7
AUG 2025
1 story
August 7, 2025
30
JUL 2025
1 story
July 30, 2025
29
JUL 2025
1 story
July 29, 2025
Stablecoinsblog.payrit.com
The Best Stablecoin to Hold: Why USD Coin (USDC) Stands Out in 2025

This article argues that USD Coin (USDC) is the best stablecoin to hold in 2025 due to its transparency, regulatory compliance, multi-chain availability including Stellar, and growing adoption in emerging markets. It contrasts USDC with alternatives like USDT and DAI, highlighting risks in less transparent or volatile stablecoins. USDC's institutional support and real-world utility in remittances and DeFi make it a standout choice.

21
JUL 2025
1 story
July 21, 2025
Educationx.com
Announcing the Stellar Community Launch on Giveth

@StellarOrg and @Giveth launched a $50,000 matching grant program using Quadratic Funding to support community-led Stellar educational events worldwide. The initiative aims to identify new community leaders and ambassadors while fostering global adoption through workshops, hackathons, and localized content.