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This blueprint changed history in 1440. Can you guess what it is before @gwd2000 does? Some ideas don’t follow systems, they reinvent them. At #Meridian2025, we’re celebrating bold builders shaping what’s next in finance.
we didn't make the shortlist. someone give us the scoop!
Stellar swap might or might not be live for some users 👀
In 10 mins! See you there!
Coming to Rio? Friday at 3pm ET we'll be chatting with @MattosdeCaio from @nearxschool all things Hackmeridian and Rio. Get the low down on everything from hackathon to travel tips from our Brazilian ambassador president. x.com/i/spaces/1lDGL…
AMMs on @Stellarorg’s Soroban platform demand precision: the @aqua_token competition delivered and the results are in. 🪐 Top-ranked researchers: 🥇 @alkarin_: $18,898.21 🥈 @DzordanTa1567: $10,440.32 🥉 @carrotsmuggler: $9,050.89 Another amazing leaderboard highlight below.
Using Reflector pricing just got a whole lot easier. 🔨 Add the new interface to your codebase and it's ready to go. And... it's not only pricing, there's valuable utility functions like cross-price calculations and time-weighted averages. reflector.network/docs/interface
Learn to write and deploy your first Rust smart contract using @JamesBachini new web-based editor, soropg.com. He covers essential tips, from deploying a 'hello world' contract to integrating it into a web interface. youtu.be/P8RuX7Ymu5Q
I've been following the @script3official team since my day one at @StellarOrg. Seeing their @blend_capital product come to light in the USA today is absolutely flooring. They've spent so much time working on this DeFi lending protocol and today it's now 1,000x more accessible to…
New map unlocked 🔓🇺🇸
Today at 1pm PT! Catch the @PaltaLabs team at the Stellar Dev meeting as they go over @SoroswapFinance and @defindex_. Perfect for anyone participating in their ongoing hackathon. 🥑 twitch.tv/stellarorg
No more @blend_capital geoblock for our stateside friends! 👉 mainnet.blend.capital
New map unlocked 🔓🇺🇸
Countdown: 7 days! Still time to join 👀
We’re strongly supporting this! Stellar Hacks: Swaps & Vaults is a great opportunity to build on top of @defindex_ and @SoroswapFinance. We’re looking to participate (pending green light from our CTO @fscastil), and we highly recommend others to join. Prizes: $3K / $2K /…
We're excited to share some big news about a project tackling a crucial need in the Stellar ecosystem! Thanks to @StellarOrg @BuildOnStellar, we're building a comprehensive knowledge base for Stellar vulnerabilities & audit reports. #StellarCommunityFund 🌐 The Stellar…
Got a big trade to make? Stellar Broker is built to handle high-volume swaps by leveraging all available on-chain liquidity. Execute large trades with minimal slippage. Try it out now on stellarterm.com or by using the Albedo wallet.
▶️ @james_bachini explains building binary prediction markets using Stellar's smart contract platform. Learn to set up markets, manage bets with enums, and test functions. youtube.com/watch?v=BuqEe3…
Blockchain can transform development finance, enabling secure and transparent payments in underserved regions. With @StellarOrg, tools like @Decaf_so expand financial access. devex.com/news/sponsored…
Understanding what it takes to scale institutional stablecoins: Sylvain Prigent from Société Générale Forge and Denelle Dixon from @StellarOrg discuss compliance, partnerships, and liquidity. youtu.be/fK99MYCB6To
CAP-67 on @StellarOrg simplifies tracking of token movements with a unified event stream. No more complex data integration for developers; just aggregate events for accurate tracking. Improves interoperability and security on the network. stellar.org/blog/developer…
well we were GOING to be first but got scooped 😭 we're bringing labubus to fest, plus a little extra. with @spnf_official, you can put your labubu anywhere in your world. the point? dream bigger. be creative. be weird. have fun. live onchain. x.com/TheCryptoCente…
BREAKING NEWS: Flow Blockchain and POP MART are collaborating to release limited Labubu NFTs on 7/31. Pricing will range from $50 to $100,000.
HackMeridian just announced the composability track! If you're looking for an edge, there's just over a week left for the @SoroswapFinance / @defindex_ Stellar hackathon 👀 Get paid to practice with 6K in prizes. dorahacks.io/hackathon/stel…
🧩 Track 2 – Composability Prefer to go deep over wide? This one’s for you. Build on top of existing Stellar projects. Show how composable infra levels up the ecosystem. 💰 $30,000 in XLM 🏗️ More challenging. Bigger rewards. Get stacking → meridian.stellar.org/hackathon
Co-authored by @Axelar + @StellarOrg for @StablecoinStnd, this post shows how blockchain-based retail payments can flow smoothly and securely—with no user friction. 👇