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Stellar (XLM) is an open-source blockchain launched in 2014 by Jed McCaleb. It focuses on cross-border payments and asset tokenization with sub-cent transaction fees. Edited by Sead Fadilpašić.

What is Stellar?
$0.1795
-0.99%
sparkline — 30d
Mkt cap$6.32B
Vol 24h$139.88M
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TickerXLM
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What is Stellar (XLM)? Cross-border payments and asset issuance in 2026

Stellar is an open-source payment network founded by Jed McCaleb in 2014, optimized for fast, low-cost cross-border transfers and asset issuance. Here's how it works and where XLM sits in 2026.

Eric Nkando · 6 min · Updated 15 Sep
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What is Stellar (XLM)? Cross-border payments and asset issuance in 2026
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XLM Price Prediction 2026: What the DTCC Math Actually Tells You
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Sead Fadilpašić, Editor-in-Chief
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TickerXLM
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Live price$0.1795
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What is Stellar (XLM)? Cross-border payments and asset issuance in 2026

Stellar is an open-source payment network founded by Jed McCaleb in 2014, optimized for fast, low-cost cross-border transfers and asset issuance. Here's how it works and where XLM sits in 2026.

Eric Nkando · 6 min · 15 Sep
Analysis

XLM Price Prediction 2026: What the DTCC Math Actually Tells You

XLM at $0.17 after DTCC chose Stellar for tokenized securities. We ran the fee burn numbers and built 2026, 2027, and 2030 price scenarios based on real data.

Eric Nkando · 14 min · 28 May
Predictions & price analysis
XLM Price Prediction 2026: What the DTCC Math Actually Tells You

XLM at $0.17 after DTCC chose Stellar for tokenized securities. We ran the fee burn numbers and built 2026, 2027, and 20

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How is Stellar different from XRP?
Stellar was founded by Jed McCaleb after leaving Ripple. Both target cross-border payments, but Stellar is more focused on financial inclusion and non-profit use cases, while XRP focuses on institutional payment corridors.