# $STELLAR Catalyst Posts & Social Intelligence Recap — September 18, 2025

> **Asset:** $STELLAR  
> **Date:** 2025-09-18 (September 18, 2025)  
> **Canonical URL:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/stellar/2025-09-18  
> **Token Profile:** https://cryptitalk.com/tokens/stellar.md  
> **Market Rankings:** https://cryptitalk.com/rankings.md  

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## Curated Viral Posts & Community Evidence


### Post #1 by @StellarOrg
> **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg))  
> **Metrics:** 1.3K likes · 327 retweets · 35 comments · 136.6K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T16:06:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968708276155027785](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968708276155027785)  


> 
> "The 
@PayPal
 USD (PYUSD) stablecoin is now live on Stellar.

Available through PayPal, 
@Venmo
 and now across the Stellar ecosystem - this is how to transform everyday payments."


### Post #2 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 814 likes · 238 retweets · 51 comments · 98.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T15:14:06+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968695029930541198](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968695029930541198)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 16  

> 
> "BREAKING: PayPal’s stablecoin $PYUSD is now live on the 
@StellarOrg
  announced by Larry Wade (PayPal) and 
@JoseFDaPonte
 (Stellar Development Foundation) at Meridian 2025."


### Post #3 by @paypaldev
> **Author:** PayPal Developer ([@paypaldev](https://x.com/paypaldev))  
> **Metrics:** 1.1K likes · 243 retweets · 42 comments · 96.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T16:32:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/paypaldev/status/1968714784850751750](https://x.com/paypaldev/status/1968714784850751750)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 20  

> 
> "PYUSD is now live on Stellar.Welcome to low-fee transfers, ~5s finality, anchors for fiat ramps, and Stellar Asset Contract-compatible contracts - built for real payments.
#PYUSD #stablecoin"


### Post #4 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 66 likes · 13 retweets · 23 comments · 75.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T13:25:36+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968667726169378847](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968667726169378847)  


> 
> "CoinDesk Live at Stellar Meridian 2025 Day 2"


### Post #5 by @StellarOrg
> **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg))  
> **Metrics:** 500 likes · 106 retweets · 17 comments · 54.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T18:20:38+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968741972325093658](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968741972325093658)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 5  

> 
> "Just announced: 
@PayPal
's PYUSD is now live on Stellar.

Larry Wade, Head of Compliance for PayPal's crypto division, is fresh off the #Meridian2025 stage to share the news."


### Post #6 by @PayPal
> **Author:** PayPal ([@PayPal](https://x.com/PayPal))  
> **Metrics:** 754 likes · 156 retweets · 38 comments · 50.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T20:20:02+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/PayPal/status/1968772019668795656](https://x.com/PayPal/status/1968772019668795656)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 5  

> 
> "We continue to expand distribution of PYUSD and are excited for the opportunities with 
@StellarOrg
!"


### Post #7 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 260 likes · 67 retweets · 26 comments · 30.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:02:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968677010370085256](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968677010370085256)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "NEW: MoneyGram CEO Anthony Soohoo at Meridian 2025 by 
@StellarOrg
 proclaims “crypto, especially stablecoins, is going to play a very big role … unlocking access to finance for the unbanked and underserved.”

MoneyGram launched its own stablecoin earlier this week, furthering"


### Post #8 by @DenelleDixon
> **Author:** Denelle Dixon ([@DenelleDixon](https://x.com/DenelleDixon))  
> **Metrics:** 762 likes · 156 retweets · 45 comments · 28.4K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T17:26:24+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DenelleDixon/status/1968728326601613369](https://x.com/DenelleDixon/status/1968728326601613369)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 5  

> 
> ".
@PayPal
's PYUSD is officially live on Stellar. That's it. That's the post. #Meridian2025"


### Post #9 by @Paxos
> **Author:** Paxos ([@Paxos](https://x.com/Paxos))  
> **Metrics:** 312 likes · 62 retweets · 10 comments · 22.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T22:05:41+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Paxos/status/1968798608825720936](https://x.com/Paxos/status/1968798608825720936)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 4  

> 
> "Paxos  Stellar  
@PayPal
The launch of PYUSD on Stellar brings a trusted stablecoin to millions more users and businesses, powering everyday payments on-chain."


### Post #10 by @circle
> **Author:** Circle ([@circle](https://x.com/circle))  
> **Metrics:** 247 likes · 86 retweets · 19 comments · 20.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:21:00+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/circle/status/1968681666215559303](https://x.com/circle/status/1968681666215559303)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 32  

> 
> "CCTP V2 is coming to 
@StellarOrg
!

 Native crosschain 
@USDC
 transfers between Stellar and 15 blockchains
 Fast, capital-efficient crosschain liquidity for apps
 Secured by Circle, no additional trust assumptions

Learn what this means for the Stellar ecosystem:"


### Post #11 by @BuildOnCircle
> **Author:** Circle Developer ([@BuildOnCircle](https://x.com/BuildOnCircle))  
> **Metrics:** 124 likes · 32 retweets · 3 comments · 18.3K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:24:40+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BuildOnCircle/status/1968682591017451841](https://x.com/BuildOnCircle/status/1968682591017451841)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 11  

> 
> "CCTP V2 is coming to 
@StellarOrg
!

Fast, secure capital-efficient crosschain 
@USDC
 liquidity for apps on Stellar"


### Post #12 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 40 likes · 11 retweets · 26 comments · 18.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T12:15:10+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968649999215927522](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968649999215927522)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 36  

> 
> "The blueprint for blockchain’s real economy is unfolding.
Day 2 of #Meridian2025 starts at 10:30 a.m. GMT-3.
@StellarOrg
 and CoinDesk bring builders and institutions to the table.

Watch Day 2 live here."


### Post #13 by @ConfTokenAssoc
> **Author:** Confidential Token Association ([@ConfTokenAssoc](https://x.com/ConfTokenAssoc))  
> **Metrics:** 228 likes · 32 retweets · 5 comments · 14.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T11:03:58+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/ConfTokenAssoc/status/1968632083750027504](https://x.com/ConfTokenAssoc/status/1968632083750027504)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 1  

> 
> "We're excited to welcome 
@StellarOrg
 to the Confidential Token Association.

Stellar is joining the Confidential Token Association to contribute both practical expertise and open-source innovation around privacy on public blockchains."


### Post #14 by @StellarOrg
> **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg))  
> **Metrics:** 218 likes · 26 retweets · 6 comments · 12.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T20:53:19+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968780395320656101](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968780395320656101)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 26  

> 
> "With enhanced tools, growing ecosystem support, and streamlined development resources, it's never been better to build on Stellar. 

Don't just take our word for it BUILD! #Meridian2025"


### Post #15 by @StellarOrg
> **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg))  
> **Metrics:** 304 likes · 61 retweets · 9 comments · 10.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:43:39+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968687367226610060](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968687367226610060)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 15  

> 
> "Just announced: 
@PanteraCapital
 is partnering with Stellar to invest in entrepreneurs building the next big thing on the Stellar network. #Meridian2025"


### Post #16 by @RedSwanDigital
> **Author:** RedSwan Digital Real Estate ([@RedSwanDigital](https://x.com/RedSwanDigital))  
> **Metrics:** 233 likes · 73 retweets · 8 comments · 7.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T17:55:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/RedSwanDigital/status/1968735626179567669](https://x.com/RedSwanDigital/status/1968735626179567669)  


> 
> "It's official. We have 
@BuildOnStellar
 to tokenize $100 million in commercial real estate assets, giving access to a wider, global investor base. 

Unlocking real estate investing through blockchain!
#Stellar #Meridian2025"


### Post #17 by @lukinsisammie
> **Author:** sammie ([@lukinsisammie](https://x.com/lukinsisammie))  
> **Metrics:** 166 likes · 25 retweets · 5 comments · 7.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:41:45+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lukinsisammie/status/1968686890539716856](https://x.com/lukinsisammie/status/1968686890539716856)  


> 
> "Circle Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 is finally coming to the Stellar network."


### Post #18 by @BuildOnStellar
> **Author:** Build on Stellar ([@BuildOnStellar](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar))  
> **Metrics:** 258 likes · 64 retweets · 8 comments · 6.9K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:12:59+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968679649447125503](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968679649447125503)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 12  

> 
> ".
@circle
's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 is coming to 
@StellarOrg
. Move native USDC between Stellar and 15+ blockchains including Ethereum, Solana & Base.
A new era of interoperability has begun. #meridian2025
stellar.org/blog/foundatio
…"


### Post #19 by @lukinsisammie
> **Author:** sammie ([@lukinsisammie](https://x.com/lukinsisammie))  
> **Metrics:** 169 likes · 22 retweets · 2 comments · 5.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T17:11:32+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/lukinsisammie/status/1968724583340560468](https://x.com/lukinsisammie/status/1968724583340560468)  


> 
> "The 
@PayPal
 USD (PYUSD) stablecoin is now live on Stellar.

Available through 
@PayPal
, 
@Venmo
, 
@BTCTN
, 
@chippercashapp
, 
@Decaf_so
, 
@thisisarculus
, 
@Cinkoio
, 
@coca_wallet
, 
@lobstr
.
stellar.org/press/paypal-p
…"


### Post #20 by @DHN_CRYPTO
> **Author:** Wade Teamer ([@DHN_CRYPTO](https://x.com/DHN_CRYPTO))  
> **Metrics:** 181 likes · 39 retweets · 2 comments · 5.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:52:25+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/DHN_CRYPTO/status/1968689573464052026](https://x.com/DHN_CRYPTO/status/1968689573464052026)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 21  

> 
> "PayPal USD is now LIVE on Stellar. No more testing. PayPal USD is also compatible with Stellar wallets. Stellar wallet users can now use PYUSD at thousands of merchants around the world."


### Post #21 by @CoinDesk
> **Author:** CoinDesk ([@CoinDesk](https://x.com/CoinDesk))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 0 retweets · 2 comments · 4.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T20:00:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968767032155062563](https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1968767032155062563)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 4  

> 
> "[RE-AIR] CoinDesk Live at Stellar Meridian 2025 Day 2"


### Post #22 by @BuildOnStellar
> **Author:** Build on Stellar ([@BuildOnStellar](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar))  
> **Metrics:** 113 likes · 17 retweets · 3 comments · 3.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T19:47:55+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968763938218090815](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968763938218090815)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 2  

> 
> "Tobias from 
@topdotco
 showcases the Stellar integration within the 
@telegram
 wallet. Send/receive and earn yield within your favorite messaging app."


### Post #23 by @jasonkarsh
> **Author:** Jason Karsh ([@jasonkarsh](https://x.com/jasonkarsh))  
> **Metrics:** 97 likes · 24 retweets · 0 comments · 2.8K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T16:17:52+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/jasonkarsh/status/1968711079367754203](https://x.com/jasonkarsh/status/1968711079367754203)  


> 
> "This announcement is more than just another Stablecoin -- it connects 
@StellarOrg
 to a network of merchants and users for whom PYUSD is going to be a game changer."


### Post #24 by @StellarOrg
> **Author:** Stellar ([@StellarOrg](https://x.com/StellarOrg))  
> **Metrics:** 37 likes · 6 retweets · 0 comments · 2.7K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T17:55:05+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968735543400841254](https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1968735543400841254)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 8  

> 
> "Now available: Freighter mobile is out of beta and now live in the App Store. A best in class way to discover the technical power of Stellar."


### Post #25 by @BuildOnStellar
> **Author:** Build on Stellar ([@BuildOnStellar](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar))  
> **Metrics:** 108 likes · 14 retweets · 5 comments · 2.1K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T15:18:44+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968696198212034855](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968696198212034855)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 24  

> 
> "Live now on the app store! Freighter goes mobile with an in-app browser, tokens/NFTs, transaction scanning 
@StellarOrg"


### Post #26 by @BuildOnStellar
> **Author:** Build on Stellar ([@BuildOnStellar](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar))  
> **Metrics:** 52 likes · 8 retweets · 0 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T19:27:16+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968758743006331355](https://x.com/BuildOnStellar/status/1968758743006331355)  


> 
> "The integration of 
@LayerZero_Fndn
's messaging protocol equips 
@StellarOrg
 smart contracts with omnichain capabilities.  Contracts gain the ability to natively send and receive arbitrary data, allowing for complex cross-chain state composition and logic."


### Post #27 by @chandhok
> **Author:** Nikhil Chandhok ([@chandhok](https://x.com/chandhok))  
> **Metrics:** 35 likes · 7 retweets · 2 comments · 1.5K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T19:23:26+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/chandhok/status/1968757778530398467](https://x.com/chandhok/status/1968757778530398467)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 9  

> 
> "With CCTP V2 on 
@StellarOrg
, developers and users across supported chains will be connected to Stellar’s established on/off-ramp access in its ecosystem"


### Post #28 by @___leigh___
> **Author:** Leigh ([@___leigh___](https://x.com/___leigh___))  
> **Metrics:** 33 likes · 7 retweets · 0 comments · 1.2K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T02:55:21+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/___leigh___/status/1968509118592770524](https://x.com/___leigh___/status/1968509118592770524)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 31  

> 
> "Spoke  at #Meridian2025 today about features of Stellar behind the most powerful and delightful developer products in blockchain:
 • Specs  Stellar's IDL with a 100% publish rate
 • Soroban  Stellar's contract runtime
 • XDR-JSON  Stellar's binary format as JSON"


### Post #29 by @Tandrevale
> **Author:** Tannia A. Valenzuela R. ([@Tandrevale](https://x.com/Tandrevale))  
> **Metrics:** 31 likes · 6 retweets · 5 comments · 1.0K views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T19:38:51+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/Tandrevale/status/1968761658651636183](https://x.com/Tandrevale/status/1968761658651636183)  


> 
> "I've Been collecting all the amazing swag from different builders at #Meridian2025 and I think 
@BuildOnStellar
 @StellarOrg
 should totally introduce a “Best swag” award next year!
@PaltaLabs
 @blend_capital
@hanawallet
 @StellarEuropa
 @payabroad
 @in_reflector
 @StellarEmir"


### Post #30 by @TokenGlade
> **Author:** TokenGlade ([@TokenGlade](https://x.com/TokenGlade))  
> **Metrics:** 34 likes · 11 retweets · 0 comments · 821 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T18:17:13+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/TokenGlade/status/1968741112983527756](https://x.com/TokenGlade/status/1968741112983527756)  


> **Visual Note:** Sample image description 5  

> 
> "You don’t have to shout to be powerful

While others are busy hyping vaporware, #Stellar keeps shipping quietly:
• Real payments
• Real adoption
• Real rails for stablecoins & CBDCs

$XLM is the calm before the breakout storm

RT  If you’re still bullish — even in silence"


### Post #31 by @NethermindEth
> **Author:** Nethermind ([@NethermindEth](https://x.com/NethermindEth))  
> **Metrics:** 4 likes · 0 retweets · 0 comments · 421 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T13:41:11+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/NethermindEth/status/1968671647956684937](https://x.com/NethermindEth/status/1968671647956684937)  


> **Video Content:** Sample video description 29  

> 
> "We are implementing the Stellar  Wormhole bridge and the RISC Zero verifier, bringing Ethereum infrastructure engineering into Stellar and giving builders a new zk design space."


### Post #32 by @samconnerone
> **Author:** Sam ([@samconnerone](https://x.com/samconnerone))  
> **Metrics:** 11 likes · 3 retweets · 0 comments · 262 views  

> **Posted:** 2025-09-18T14:23:30+00:00  


> **Source Link:** [https://x.com/samconnerone/status/1968682298158485658](https://x.com/samconnerone/status/1968682298158485658)  


> 
> "Wait....Did I just read what I think I read????

CCTP x 
@StellarOrg"




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