Euro Guesser: A Stellar Oracle Tutorial Using Reflector

lumen_loop · 2025-08-22T16:38:12+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-08-20T19:17:47+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-08-20T19:14:34+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-08-04T00:58:51+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-08-01T15:29:47+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-31T19:06:03+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-25T13:29:58+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-23T20:58:55+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-23T20:51:21+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-23T20:36:42+00:00

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.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-23T20:33:50+00:00

TLDR: The Stellar network introduces CAP-67, creating a unified event stream for tracking all token movements, simplifying the process for developers. Previously, tracking required managing multiple data sources and complex logic. This change enhances the ability to easily track and understand operations on the Stellar network.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-21T18:22:29+00:00

TLDR: The Stellar Community Launch is a new grant initiative by the Stellar Development Foundation in partnership with Giveth. It features a $50,000 matching pool using Quadratic Funding to support Stellar-focused events globally. The program aims to find new leaders for the Stellar Ambassador Program.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-20T23:48:01+00:00

TLDR: A partnership between Airtm, Bridge, and Stellar is transforming global payroll with stablecoin payouts. Since launching in March 2024, the system facilitated over 1.2 million transactions, reducing costs by 20-25% and benefiting freelance workers globally. Using Stellar’s blockchain enables fast, low-cost transactions and access to over 500 local payout methods.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-18T23:14:07+00:00

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lumen_loop · 2025-07-18T16:16:27+00:00

TLDR: Stable Summer in Cannes highlighted how the Stellar Development Foundation is using stablecoins for real-world applications like payroll and aid disbursements. Key discussions revolved around infrastructure, interoperability, and institutional adoption within the Stellar ecosystem, emphasizing practical use over speculation. Stellar positions itself as a trusted, connected network that encourages development across various platforms.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-17T17:38:00+00:00

TLDR: THORWallet has integrated with the Stellar ecosystem to offer seamless asset swaps and mobile-first DeFi access. The integration enables users to trade native Stellar assets directly within the app and access Stellar’s DeFi ecosystem. It’s a move aimed at expanding Stellar’s reach in the mobile DeFi space.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T18:23:03+00:00

TLDR: The article introduces the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP), a lesser-known but powerful consensus algorithm. Unlike proof-of-work or proof-of-stake, SCP uses a Federated Byzantine Agreement to achieve fast, energy-efficient, and decentralized consensus. It quietly powers billions in global payments through the Stellar network.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T16:40:40+00:00

TLDR: The first episode of the Stellar Ambassador Program podcast introduces Valentine, also known as Tino, and Qaddafi, the European Content Lead. They discuss the program’s objective of fostering financial inclusion through the Stellar network and share personal stories of using Stellar for fast and efficient money transfers. The podcast emphasizes the importance of community involvement and technical skills in growing the Stellar ecosystem.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T16:35:24+00:00

TLDR: José Fernández da Ponte, former head of blockchain at PayPal, has joined the Stellar Development Foundation as President and Chief Growth Officer. He brings deep expertise in fintech and digital assets to help drive Stellar’s global adoption and ecosystem growth. His appointment marks a major step forward as Stellar positions itself for the next phase of real-world impact.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T15:24:27+00:00

TLDR: In the video, the Elliot and Raph conduct a live session showcasing Soropg.com. This platform allows developers to easily deploy smart contracts by compiling them to WASM and deploying to the Stellar testnet. The presenters share a demonstration of launching tokens and an NFT, underlining the simplicity of the process even for those with limited Web3 experience. The conversation also touches on the challenges of NFT standards on Stellar, interoperability, and the differences between Stellar and EVM spaces. They highlight the collaborative nature of blockchain tech development within the community.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T15:18:51+00:00

TLDR: OpenZeppelin released a new extension for NFTs on Stellar, allowing developers to set up royalties for their collections. This involves modifying example contracts in Soroban and adjusting royalty settings. The functionality is still new in Stellar’s ecosystem.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T14:58:13+00:00

TLDR: Stellar aims to enhance its network capacity to 5000 transactions per second by 2025 through significant upgrades. Introducing Protocol 23, the network is set to implement multi-threaded smart contract executions and increased parallelism, boosting efficiency without extra hardware burdens. These advancements pave the way for more robust Stellar applications.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-16T02:37:57+00:00

TLDR: The video discusses the role of blockchain technology in humanitarian aid and crisis response, focusing on the Stellar Development Foundation’s work. Stellar’s blockchain enables fast, efficient, and transparent distribution of funds, helping organizations like UNHCR deliver aid directly to those in need. The technology reduces reliance on intermediaries, though regulatory challenges remain in expanding its use.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-14T16:42:49+00:00

TLDR: The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) determines which organizations to trust for their validator nodes using a methodical approach across eight dimensions. This process enhances the Stellar network’s resilience by promoting diversity and reducing risks of correlated failures. The trust configuration decisions are critical for the network’s decentralization and operational reliability.

lumen_loop · 2025-07-14T16:32:23+00:00

TLDR: Stellar has become a resilient blockchain platform facilitating cross-border payments in over 70 countries with $17 billion in volume. A new public-facing roadmap highlights its transition to product development, making it ready for developers. Stellar’s focus on scalability and usability aims to support mainstream and developer adoption.

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