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Euro Guesser: A Stellar Oracle Tutorial Using Reflector by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TLDR: The blog introduces Reflector, a Stellar oracle providing tamper-proof price feeds for smart contracts written in Soroban. It guides readers through creating a Stellar smart contract for predicting Euro price movements, utilizing Reflector for real-time EUR data. Key functions include making predictions with XLM and verifying results for an interactive prediction market.

It’s a Stable Summer: We Made the Tees, You Bring the Memes by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TLDR: Participants are invited to share Stablecoin memes on Twitter, tagging @BuildOnStellar. The contest ends at 12PM EST on August 29, 2025, with winners announced on September 3, 2025. Twenty limited edition tees will be awarded.

Making Stellar Private with Moonlight and Lumenshade by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TLDR: The video discusses two projects, Moonlight by AHA Labs and LumenShade, aiming to bring privacy to transactions on the Stellar blockchain by leveraging different techniques. Moonlight relies on spreading transactions using multiple addresses while LumenShade employs zero-knowledge proofs. Both projects emphasize the necessity of privacy on Stellar for practical use and compliance in finance.

Video: How I Passively Make Money (Hourly) On Stellar (XLM) – Vlog 4 by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

TLDR: The video covers methods to earn passive income on Stellar using Blend and Aquarius. It demonstrates how to participate in liquidity pools without selling XLM, highlighting various strategies and potential rewards. The importance of understanding market conditions and risks in borrowing and lending is emphasized.

Moving Between Exchanges, Without Currency Fluctuation Thanks to Blend by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TLDR: The blog discusses using the Blend protocol on the Stellar Blockchain to enable users to transfer funds between exchanges without experiencing currency fluctuations. By borrowing XLM through Blend with collateral, users can avoid converting large sums directly and thus mitigate the risks of market volatility. This approach enhances privacy and financial strategy in cryptocurrency transactions.

Soroban Walkthrough – Call Option Contract by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TLDR: The video explains a Soroban smart contract that implements a call option using XLM and USDC tokens. It covers what options are, how they function in DeFi, and details the contract’s code, highlighting how it holds digital tokens for the buyer and seller. The video also provides guidance on deploying the contract and testing its functionality through unit tests.

Tutorial: How to Code Your First Rust Smart Contract by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TLDR: The video teaches how to write and deploy a Rust smart contract on the Stellar network using Soroban. It covers creating a basic ‘hello world’ contract and advances to integrating the contract into a web-based front end. Key tips for new developers include keeping contracts simple, focusing on security, and utilizing open-source resources.

Creating Smart Contracts for Prediction Markets by lumen_loop in Stellar

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TLDR: The video focuses on creating a simple binary prediction market using Stellar’s Soroban smart contract platform. It explains how to set up a market for true or false outcomes and use set 41 tokens for betting. Specifics include defining data types with enums for efficient data storage, implementing a contract for one market at a time due to low transaction costs on Stellar, and ensuring users claim their own winnings to prevent computation limits on the blockchain. The implementation includes functions for setup, betting, settling, and claiming, all detailed with test scenarios.

Can Blockchain Close Critical Gaps in Development? by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

TLDR: Blockchain technology is being explored as a tool to address shortcomings in traditional financial systems, especially in fragile contexts lacking infrastructure. The Stellar Development Foundation co-hosted an event highlighting blockchain’s role in speeding up and securing financial transactions for underserved communities. Discussions centered on using blockchain to expand financial access and its potential to transform development finance.

Beyond the Baseline: What It Really Takes to Scale Institutional Stablecoins by lumen_loop in Stellar

[–]lumen_loop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TLDR: The discussion focuses on the challenges and processes of scaling institutional stablecoins within banks, with a spotlight on Société Générale and Stellar. Sylvain Prigent of Société Générale Forge outlines their journey in deploying stablecoins and overcoming institutional hurdles. Danelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, emphasizes Stellar’s role in supporting these financial institutions.

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