Project Safety Score: 64%
Updated 1 minute agoStellar is an open-source, decentralized network co-founded in 2014 by Jed McCaleb and Joyce Kim. It aims to facilitate low-cost and rapid transfers of value across various currencies and assets. Managed by the non-profit Stellar Development Foundation, Stellar connects banks, payment systems, and individuals to enhance financial access for underserved populations. The network employs the Stellar Consensus Protocol along with a Federated Byzantine Agreement, allowing nodes to select trusted peers to reach consensus on the ledger's state.
The native token of the network, XLM, plays a crucial role in maintaining its integrity by serving as an intermediary for efficient exchanges and enforcing minimum balance requirements. Stellar incorporates features such as a built-in distributed exchange for asset trading and the Soroban platform for smart contract development. There is no inflation for XLM, as the community opted to disable the automatic creation of new tokens. The project's operations are supported by a global community of validators and developers.
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Track record score 80 out of 100.
Stellar has a strong track record with over 12 years of operation and no regulatory actions against it. While it has experienced two historical incidents, the overall regulatory cleanliness indicates a solid foundation for the project. There's one concern raised by the research, but the project's longevity and lack of regulatory issues suggest a relatively stable history.
Economic design score 55 out of 100.
The economic design of Stellar presents some risk as it does not have a hard supply cap, which could lead to potential inflation. Currently, 67% of the total supply is circulating, indicating a moderate circulating ratio. This absence of a supply cap is a factor to consider for investors concerned about long-term value retention.
Developer health score 67 out of 100.
The developer health of Stellar is fairly robust, with 3,118 GitHub stars and 969 forks, signaling substantial interest and engagement from the developer community. The project has maintained an active commit cadence with 86 commits in the past month and 84 contributors engaged. This activity suggests that development is ongoing and the project is supported by a healthy community of contributors.
Network security score 68 out of 100.
Stellar has a good network security score, benefiting from its 12.3 years of chain age. However, the market capitalization of approximately $5.3 billion indicates moderate economic security. The project has recorded two historical incidents, which contribute to a somewhat cautious security outlook, particularly given the identified multiple chain incidents.
Social behavioral score 56 out of 100.
In terms of social behavior, Stellar has verified accounts on both Facebook and Twitter, though audience data is limited for these platforms. The sentiment around the project is entirely positive, with no negative sentiment reported. However, the presence of two instances of negative press and a flagged hack or exploit history are considerations that may impact public perception.
Adoption liquidity score 60 out of 100.
Stellar has a reasonable adoption liquidity score, supported by a market capitalization of around $5.3 billion. With 69 CEX listings—39 of which are considered green-trust—liquidity seems sufficient. However, the daily trading volume of approximately $71 million is relatively modest, suggesting that while access to the asset is good, trading activity could be more vigorous.
Investing in Stellar, like all cryptocurrencies, carries inherent risks. These risks can arise from market volatility, regulatory changes, and technical challenges associated with blockchain technology. Investors should conduct thorough research and consider both the potential rewards and risks before involvement.
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Prior: Ripple, eDonkeyKnown for co-founding Ripple and eDonkey.
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Prior: Kiva.orgFormer Executive Director of Kiva.org.
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No critical vulnerabilities found; minor issues addressed.
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hack 2017-04-01 · $10000000An attacker exploited a concurrency bug in Stellar's code, creating 2.25 billion XLM. The Stellar Development Foundation burned an equivalent amount from its community reserves to offset the inflation. ↗
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hack 2018-01-13 · $400000Hackers gained control of BlackWallet’s DNS settings, withdrawing $400,000 worth of Stellar Lumens from users' wallets. ↗
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Messari · 2019-03-27
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Bitcoin Insider · 2018-01-13
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CoinDesk · 2025-09-01
- ✓Strong institutional backing from Stripe, Google Ventures, and IDG Capital Partners
- ✓Active community engagement with official channels on Twitter, Telegram, Discord, YouTube, and GitHub
- ✓Transparent response to security incidents, including burning equivalent XLM to offset inflation bug
- ✗Project has a history of hacks or exploits
- ✗Multiple chain incidents on record
- ✗No hard cap on total token supply
- ✗Inflation bug in 2017 leading to creation of 2.25 billion XLM
- ✗BlackWallet hack in 2018 resulting in $400,000 loss
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