Stellar Network Bridges Traditional Banking and Web3 With Low-Cost Infrastructure

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The Stellar Development Foundation is building financial infrastructure that connects traditional banking systems to blockchain technology through regulated entities called anchors, which issue fiat-backed tokens on a 1:1 basis on the Stellar network. Transactions on Stellar settle in 3 to 5 seconds at a fraction of a cent, compared to international SWIFT transfers that can cost $25–$50 and take several days. The network's Soroban smart contract platform, built on Rust and compiled to WebAssembly, adds programmability for complex financial products such as tokenized loans and real-world assets. Compliance tools built into the protocol, including KYC authorization flags and standardized identity-sharing protocols, aim to address the regulatory concerns that have historically prevented banks from adopting Web3 solutions. In Brazil, the model is seen as complementary to PIX and relevant to the country's advancing Drex digital currency initiative and existing crypto asset legal framework.

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