Stellar Re-poster

We have observed a successful series of developments within the ecosystem this past week. Here is a refreshed look at the latest Stellar network milestones.

To begin, the onchain investing interface @normalfi is now active on the Stellar network. In another major update, @xBullCorp introduced tokenized vaults designed for USDC and EURC. These Stellar Classic assets permit usage while maintaining exposure to @blend_capital.

Community members have new ways to participate as well. @SoroswapFinance now permits users to deposit funds into a vault for the Soroswap Earn Raffle, available at https://t.co/qCqP36P32i while @BeansApp has rolled out a $1,000 USDC Earn Challenge.

Regarding real-world applications, Bogotá and the UNDP are employing @Decaf_so to run a pilot for minimum income support using digital dollar transfers. Additionally, @FreedomPayWalet has integrated with @MoneyGram, unlocking service in 170+ countries and offering 30+ cash-in locations.

Finally, full end-to-end support for Stellar wallets was announced by @TemplarProtocol.

The Flip and Airtm present Offchain Hours

On Money Trails, @rubengsp from @airtminc speaks with @TheFlipHQ about stablecoins and obtaining real access to the global economy. Getting paid should not depend on your passport, yet broken banking infrastructure creates extra fees, blocked platforms, and frozen funds for millions of freelancers in emerging markets.

January Edition of the SCF Demo Day

Kick off the year by attending the Stellar Community Fund Demo Day. Our live broadcast begins on X tomorrow at 11am ET. Make sure to join us as we feature @defindex_, @myazahq, @RahulSoshte, @anthony_barker, @tipper_lat, @UntangledFi, and a variety of other speakers.

We invite you to Ask SDF Anything. Join @DenelleDixon, @jricetweets, and @tomerweller on r/CryptoCurrency tomorrow as they address community inquiries regarding the development of the ecosystem and the present state of Stellar. The event is set for 1:30pm ET. You can leave your questions on Reddit via the link provided here.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/1qomlmz/stellar_ama_payments_rwas_smart_contracts_and/

We are thrilled to announce that the Stellar Community Fund Growth Hack Cohort 1 has officially launched 👩‍💻

The primary goal of this initiative is to assist Stellar Mainnet-launched companies in executing their GTM strategies and achieving product-market fit by utilizing user acquisition campaigns.

We invite you to explore the participating projects in Cohort 1 below 👇

Get ready for a live edition of Offchain Hours taking place this Friday at 3pm ET. Our guests, @just_norm from @TheFlipHQ and @rubengsp from @airtminc, will be talking about the reality of earning stablecoins. They will also cover the specific actions Airtm is taking to facilitate this process.

It has been quite a week 🔥

Here is a recap of what you might have missed within the Stellar ecosystem:

🌟 @etherfuse has partnered with Shinhan Securities to launch tokenized Korean government bonds on Stellar.
🌟 @Decaf_so expanded its LATAM bank withdrawal list by adding 2 new countries: Chile and Bolivia.
🌟 Week 3 of the @Allbridge_io x Stellar quest is now live.
🌟 @defindex_ has successfully reached $1m in TVL.
🌟 @OpenZeppelin released a Stellar tool library designed to better enable rapid building and scaling.
🌟 @stellar_experts rolled out a new feature offering complete support for SEP41 standard tokens.
🌟 @hanawallet introduced Hana Earn, allowing users to earn on their USDC while holding it.
🌟 @tipper_lat has hit the milestone of 500 users.
🌟 @tokentails launched cats Booster Packs and completely redesigned the in-game experience.
🌟 @Chi_m_p has officially launched its iOS app.
🌟 @dogstarcoin’s Mylab is now live.
🌟 SCF project @bluxofficial has completed its first tranche of deliverables.
🌟 @ROZOai has launched ROZO Reward Wave 3.
🌟 @AtomicWallet announced that it now fully supports Stellar.

Be sure to show some love for your ecosystem favorites below 👇

We are excited to confirm that the privacy protocol upgrade, X-Ray, is now officially LIVE on Mainnet! This launch successfully unlocks:

🔐 Smooth migration capabilities for existing ZK applications
🔐 Access to more efficient proof systems
🔐 Lower costs for ZK-based contracts
🔐 A vital bridge connecting to the broader ZK ecosystem

Interoperability serves as the foundation for frictionless asset movement. Together with @MIT, we are establishing industry standards for interoperability. Download the white paper👇
https://soda-services.com/how-to-create-them/

Stellar has powered the first-ever on-chain UBI disbursement in the Marshall Islands.

"Delivering the first blockchain-powered instance of nationwide Universal Basic Income is what the Stellar network was built to power." -@DenelleDixon
https://stellar.org/press/world-s-first-on-chain-disbursement-of-universal-basic-income-delivered-on-the-stellar-network-via-digital-sovereign-bond-usdm1

At USA House in Davos, @DenelleDixon and @Scaramucci discussed how to build onchain capital markets that institutions actually use.

Native issuance, embedded compliance, issuer control, and settlement finality are the necessary features—and they are being built on Stellar.

‼️ Reminder: The X-ray mainnet vote is set to take place in two days, on January 22nd at 1700 UTC.

You can access all the details concerning the upgrade below.
https://stellar.org/blog/developers/announcing-stellar-x-ray-protocol-25

The beauty of an open network is that anyone can build on it and reap the benefits of a permissionless system.

@DenelleDixon today with @ftlive.

When one door closes, another opens. However, when all the doors are open, collaboration thrives.

In the world of traditional finance, privacy is expected. On a public blockchain, however, anyone using a block explorer can view a transaction trail. As we approach 2026, SDF is focused on weaving privacy into the network.
https://stellar.org/blog/developers/financial-privacy

RWAs, TVL, and developers are poised for growth in 2025. We are also already accelerating our momentum into 2026.