$XLM Catalyst Posts
August 20, 2026Single-day social intelligence recap and verified catalyst posts · ← Back to $XLM Profile · Market Rankings
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98 source posts analyzed· 2026-08-20T00:55:11+00:00LATEST: Stellar Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon says the CLARITY Act won't open the floodgates for tokenization because "the floodgates have already opened." “Everybody is already doing this."
AI visual analysis: Denelle Dixon, CEO of the Stellar Development Foundation, smiles in a professional headshot as she shares her perspective that tokenization is already widespread, regardless of the CLARITY Act.
· 2026-08-20T19:43:54+00:00Just staked some $XLM Now earning ~80 XLM every 7 days at 38% APY, that’s over 1,000 #XLM in rewards across the next 90 days just for parking it. Winning
· 2026-08-20T01:07:38+00:00Look who's joined the Meridian 2026 lineup: ▶︎ Jess Houlgrave, CEO, @WalletConnect ▶︎ Ameen Soleimani, CTO, @0xbowio ▶︎ Jaya Baloo, COO/CISO, AISLE ▶︎ Marcos Fernandez, Co-founder, @FGVCapital ▶︎ Ashfaq Shaik, EVP, @Broadridge Oct 28–29 · Convento do Beato,
AI visual analysis: The image serves as a speaker preview graphic for Meridian 2026 Lisbon (October 28-29 at Convento do Beato), featuring headshots and titles of five newly announced speakers: Jess Houlgrave (CEO, WalletConnect), Ameen Soleimani (CTO, 0xbow), Jaya Baloo (COO & CISO, AISLE), Marcos Fernandez (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Fiat Ventures), and Ashfaq Shaik (EVP Digital Assets, Engineering, Broadridge), presented by Stellar.
· 2026-08-20T12:34:00+00:00XLM TO $2.44!!! (10X STELLAR XLM!) Stellar XLM can 10X or more to hit $2.44 per coin because, in previous cycles, XLM went 777X, 30X, and 8X in price. This is why smart money is now BUYING XLM! This is HUGE FOR $XLM holders!#XLM #Stellar #XRP #BTC #Crypto BITUNIX
· 2026-08-20T17:57:04+00:00The high road As of the end of Q2, monthly active developers on the Stellar network are up 125% YoY. Developers are choosing Stellar as the place to build the future of finance.
AI visual analysis: The image is a bar chart titled "YoY developer growth" from Stellar's Q2 2026 report, showing monthly active developers year-over-year, with Stellar at +125% while competitors Ethereum (-58%), Solana (-68%), and Base (-64%) all experienced significant declines, supporting the post's claim that developers are choosing Stellar over other networks to build the future of finance.
· 2026-08-20T02:34:29+00:00Hot News PiCT renamed it “pi-horizon” in Protocol 27 (Testnet) to assert Pi is an independent blockchain, free of the Stellar label. The networks are fully separate: PI doesn’t run on Stellar’s ledger, XLM is unrelated. Validators, passphrases, histories and tokens differ. #Pi
AI visual analysis: The image displays two API JSON snippets comparing the Pi Network Testnet's core version before and after Protocol 27, highlighting that the "core_version" changed from "stellar-core 26.1.0" (V26) to "pi-horizon-27.0.0" (V27), with timestamps "2026-08-20" confirming the upgrade. This visually supports the post's claim that Pi Network rebranded its Horizon service from Stellar to "pi-horizon" in Protocol 27 to establish itself as an independent blockchain separate from the Stellar/XLM network, as emphasized by the "Stellar Core ⇒ Pi Horizon" banner at the bottom.
· 2026-08-20T18:51:43+00:00Sl8 Independence Day staking is now live! Looking to put your crypto to work? You can stake BTC, ETH, XLM, USDC, SSLX and more with rewards of up to 62% APY. Here’s the breakdown: • 30D — 28% APY • 90D — 38% APY • 180D — 50% APY • 360D — 62% APY And there’s more
· 2026-08-20T12:27:29+00:00Internet Computer ( @Dfinity ), Cardano ( @Cardano_CF ), Stellar ( @StellarOrg ), @ChainforGood , Partisia ( @partisiampc ), and @Flock_io are sponsoring the UNDP Blockchain Accelerator program. Teams will work across Blockchain and decentralized AI & cloud to address real developmental
AI visual analysis: The image features the Meta (formerly Facebook) infinity logo, rendered in its signature gradient of blue, purple, pink, and orange. It symbolizes "infinity" and is commonly associated with Meta's branding and its vision for the metaverse. While the post discusses blockchain sponsorships and accelerators, the infinity logo does not directly relate to the content—it appears to be an unrelated image possibly representing the broad, ongoing scope of innovation or technology mentioned in the post.
· 2026-08-20T19:32:26+00:00XLM Franklin Templeton As soon as Q4 2026 Documented.
AI visual analysis: The image shows a text excerpt about Franklin Templeton receiving an SEC no-action letter allowing its funds and ETFs to hold shares in its Stellar-based OnChain US Government Money Fund, easing the path for tokenized funds into mainstream portfolios. This aligns with the post about XLM (Stellar Lumens) and Franklin Templeton, highlighting the regulatory milestone supporting Stellar-based tokenized assets.
· 2026-08-20T10:31:57+00:00The @cassator may be cooking something much bigger with Sl8 Social. They’re building XRPL infrastructure alongside the existing Stellar stack, giving users a simple way to move between both ecosystems. The interesting part? Users could move between Stellar and XRPL directly
AI visual analysis: The image displays the logos and tickers for XRP (Ripple) and XLM (Stellar) side by side, representing the two blockchain ecosystems being bridged. This visual reinforces the post's message about Sl8 Social's infrastructure connecting the XRPL and Stellar networks, enabling seamless movement between both ecosystems.
· 2026-08-20T14:36:58+00:00Stellar $XLM may be getting much closer to Wall Street than most people realize. DTCC and DTC are planning to bring tokenized assets to Stellar in 2027 - including potential access to U.S. Treasuries, ETFs and Russell 1000 securities. And that’s only one piece of the story.
· 2026-08-20T12:22:44+00:00Stellar Blockchain and XLM are in high demand In the past 24 hours, TVL on @StellarOrg rose 10.83% to $242.9M, while $XLM climbed 16.21% to $0.180. Fees on the chain skyrocketed 86.01% day over day to $1,914 (a high for short-term fees). Over the last 30 days, TVL rose 7.74%,
· 2026-08-20T09:11:14+00:00Stellar Picks 10 Startups For New Africa Focused Accelerator Stellar ( @StellarOrg ) Development Foundation and CV Labs have selected 10 startups for their joint accelerator. Six companies are building products specifically for African markets. The 12-week programme will support
· 2026-08-20T05:37:31+00:00#PiNetwork Pioneers, take note! The Pi Node-docker repository has released a pre-release test version p27.1.0, upgrading the stellar-core and horizon components from V26 to V27. Note: This is a pre-release package for node testing only and does not indicate that the V27
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of a GitHub release page for PiCoreTeam's pi-node-docker repository, showing the pre-release version "organization-mainnet-v1.0-p27.1.0" published by pierre275 two days prior, with the accompanying post highlighting this as a test version upgrading Stellar components from V26 to V27 for Pi Network Pioneers' node testing purposes.
· 2026-08-20T15:36:51+00:0024 Hour Tokenized Stock Trading With XRP and XDC F4 = XRP XLM XDC HBAR…preaching to you the same cryptos since Day 1 24 hour “around the clock” trading
AI visual analysis: A collage of Wall Street imagery—including the Wall St and Broad St signs, a receipt showing a €1984.10 total, floating euro coins, a clock, and the iconic Charging Bull statue—evokes round-the-clock global finance, visually reinforcing the post's theme of 24-hour tokenized stock trading enabled by XRP, XDC, and other cryptocurrencies.
· 2026-08-20T01:31:00+00:00Stellar has a theoretical throughput of 3,351 tx/second... According to @chainspect_app , @Stellar 's impressive theoretical scalability has "raised the performance ceiling for global payments". The payments focused L1, however, has a weekly tx/s figure of just 132 tx/s, making
· 2026-08-20T18:00:00+00:00JUST IN: Stellar CEO Denelle Dixon says the $30,000,000,000,000 Crypto CLARITY Act won’t open the floodgates for tokenization. “The floodgates have already opened.”
· 2026-08-20T19:49:16+00:00#xlm $xlm +25% booom
AI visual analysis: A Stellar (XLM/USDT) candlestick chart shows a +25.40% breakout above a descending triangle resistance around $0.105, marking a sharp upward move from the multi-month downtrend.
· 2026-08-20T09:19:18+00:00Recently saw @Cassator reveal that SL8 Social is developing XRPL infrastructure—this direction is definitely worth paying attention to. In simple terms, in the future, users will be able to switch between the Stellar and XRPL ecosystems, connecting the liquidity, users, and
AI visual analysis: The image displays the XRP (Ripple) and XLM (Stellar) cryptocurrency logos side by side, visually representing the two blockchain ecosystems mentioned in the post. This reinforces the caption's discussion of SL8 Social developing XRPL infrastructure and enabling users to switch between the Stellar and XRPL networks to connect liquidity and users.
· 2026-08-20T12:03:32+00:00Accumulating $XLM under $0.30 is now considered generational wealth.
· 2026-08-20T10:01:54+00:00Sl8 Ukraine Independence Day Special Event is now live, with up to 62% APY. 30 days 28%, 90 days 38%, 180 days 50%, 360 days 62%, supporting staking of assets like BTC, ETH, XLM, USDC, SSLX, and more. In addition to staking rewards, there are daily TOP-35 rewards and final
AI visual analysis: The image shows an "Ukraine Independence Day Event" promotion by Cassator Corp., featuring stacks of gold and silver coins with a prominent gold coin displaying the Ukrainian tryzub (trident) emblem in the center. The banner advertises up to 62% APY until August 25, directing viewers to cassator.com/independence-day-of-ukraine, which aligns with the post's details about the special staking event offering tiered rewards (28%-62% APY across 30-360 day terms) on assets including BTC, ETH, XLM, USDC, and SSLX.
· 2026-08-20T21:01:34+00:00Stellar DTCC ‘2027
· 2026-08-20T07:20:44+00:00Super excited to be joining @StellarOrg Meridian in October - maybe we'll have some exciting news to share :)
AI visual analysis: A 'Speaker preview' slide for the Stellar Meridian 2026 conference in Lisbon (October 28-29, 2026), featuring five speakers: Jess Houlgrave (CEO, WalletConnect), Ameen Soleimani (CTO, 0xbow), Jaya Baloo (CISO & CISO, AISLE), Marcos Fernandez (Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Fiat Ventures), and Ashfaq Shaik (Executive Vice President, Digital Assets, Engineering, Broadridge).
· 2026-08-20T08:10:48+00:00Many people still think that Pi Network is just a clone of Stellar, only splitting off to become its own blockchain with the V27 upgrade. The truth is far different from their assumptions As early as 2004 — when Bitcoin hadn't even been born, when Stellar didn't yet exist — Dr.
AI visual analysis: A 2004 academic thesis titled "Fault-Tolerant Distributed Systems: A Foundation for Resilient Computing" is displayed alongside the Pi Network logo, with text stating "Before Stellar. Before Bitcoin. The root was already there." The image visually supports the post's claim that Pi Network's foundational research predates both Bitcoin (2009) and Stellar, referencing Dr.'s early work on fault-tolerant distributed systems as the true origin of the project.
· 2026-08-20T13:30:55+00:00We've got great news: @StellarOrg is coming to Türkiye for the third time, and this one is bigger than everything before. Pro Hackathon is on the stage! Grand Pera, İstiklal, Beyoğlu Sep 19 to 20, 2026 $15,000 prize pool Bring an idea. Bring a team. Bring the
· 2026-08-20T21:00:13+00:00Here's why Elon Musk could use $XLM for his X Money vision! Elon Musk is again talking about crypto payments for X creators... We know what his end goal is to make a HUGE X Money platform. This clip is telling as when speaking about advertisers on X trying who could
· 2026-08-20T15:22:38+00:00XRP surges, XLM also surges Meanwhile, XDC remains calm for now... That said, looking back at the movements in November 2024, XDC made a big move, lagging behind XRP and XLM Will the same pattern play out this time too? I want to quietly keep an eye on it
· 2026-08-20T10:18:56+00:00Hot News PiCT has renamed itself to “pi-horizon” in Protocol 27 (testnet), emphasizing that Pi is an independent blockchain, unbound by the Stellar label. The two networks are completely separate: PI does not run on Stellar's ledger, and XLM is irrelevant. Validators,
AI visual analysis: A technical infographic compares two versions of the Pi Network: V26 using 'Stellar Core 26.1.0' and V27 using 'pi-horizon-27.0.0-f708603', with instructions to 'Update Pi Smartcontract' and a reference to x.com/fireside_pi.
· 2026-08-20T15:18:10+00:00XRP & XLM ARE PUMPING HARD! NEW HIGHS LETS GO!!!!
· 2026-08-20T03:31:05+00:00This... As President Trump said If the US is really going to buy cryptocurrency on a "considerable scale" It absolutely #XRP#XLM has to include them, right? It'd be ridiculous not to buy them
AI visual analysis: A man in a suit, identified as President Trump in the accompanying post, is pictured speaking at a podium with microphones. The post references a hypothetical scenario of the US buying cryptocurrency like #XRP and #XLM on a large scale.
· 2026-08-20T12:29:12+00:00Bitcoin ripped past $70K $HYPE ↑24% $ETH ↑19% $XLM ↑14% $TAO ↑12% $SUI ↑11% $100K talk is back and Altseason chatter is picking up Thread on what everyone's missing here
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· 2026-08-20T16:04:21+00:0011 networks. One place. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Ripple, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Tron, Monero and Stellar. And we’re still expanding.
· 2026-08-20T21:23:57+00:00$XLM is still following the structure we were watching. Compared with the previous analysis, the recovery from the long-term support zone is developing, but the bigger picture has not changed yet. Price is still below the descending trendline that has been controlling
AI visual analysis: The image shows a weekly candlestick chart of Stellar/TetherUS (XLM/USDT) on Binance, with the current price at 0.1804 (+5.93%) and marked "3d 3h" remaining on the candle. The chart illustrates a clear descending trendline from late 2024 highs (~0.60) down through multiple lower highs, with horizontal support zones highlighted at 0.5000, 0.4464, 0.4000, 0.3341, 0.3000, 0.2573, 0.2043, 0.1804, and 0.1474, while a "DYOR NFA" disclaimer appears in the center. This visual directly supports the post's claim that $XLM remains below its long-term descending trendline, with price testing the support zone near 0.1804 while the larger bearish structure from 2024 highs still governs the chart.
· 2026-08-20T09:25:34+00:00WSX Breaking: Stellar is strengthening its focus on Africa’s growing blockchain and fintech ecosystem. The Stellar Development Foundation ( @StellarOrg ) and CV Labs have selected 10 startups to join their new accelerator programme, with six of the chosen teams developing
AI visual analysis: A simple black-and-white Stellar (XLM) logo is displayed, representing the cryptocurrency at the center of the news about its expansion into Africa's blockchain ecosystem through the new accelerator programme with CV Labs.
· 2026-08-20T20:57:36+00:00Which coin are you MOST Bullish on ? $XLM or $SUI
AI visual analysis: A black circular XPM (Stellar) cryptocurrency coin logo with a swap/exchange arrow icon beneath it.
· 2026-08-20T10:03:00+00:00Good morning $XRP $XLM $HBAR holders Everything is moving again. Tell me you didn’t get shaken out a few days ago? This is exactly why emotions can’t run the portfolio. And the crazy part? We haven’t even reached the exciting part yet.
AI visual analysis: A triumphant armored knight bearing the XRP symbol strides past a cheering crowd, with banners displaying "XRP," "HBAR," and "XLM" flying behind him, symbolizing the comeback rally for these altcoin holders who held steady and weren't shaken out by recent dips.
· 2026-08-20T05:36:42+00:00Stellar $XLM just hit 3.25$B in tokenized real-world assets - but the most interesting part isn't the headline number. According to RWA.xyz, Stellar $XLM now has 70 tokenized assets across 18,917 addresses. Spiko leads with roughly 1.5$B, followed by Franklin
· 2026-08-20T06:29:46+00:00Pi does not run on Stellar. However, its technology is derived from Stellar/SCP. Pi has its own blockchain, nodes, and ledger. Do not confuse "network independence" with "technological independence."
· 2026-08-20T12:00:14+00:00Crypto holders today... $BTC $ETH $HYPE $SOL $XRP $LINK $HBAR $XLM $ALGO
· 2026-08-20T07:15:40+00:00GM ⧖ TIME AFTER TIME HALF GONE > STELLAR COLLECTORS COME JOIN US # LINK IN BIO
· 2026-08-20T17:17:10+00:00GREEN ACROSS THE BOARD $XRP | $XLM | $ALGO | $HBAR | $BTC | $ETH THE BULLS WOKE UP TODAY
AI visual analysis: A crypto price tracker displays all green gains across seven major cryptocurrencies, led by XRPUSD surging +18.60% to $1.3107, with XLMUSD (+9.85%), DOGEUSD (+10.49%), ALGOUSD (+7.24%), HBARUSD (+4.86%), BTCUSD (+4.84% to $72,634.84), and ETHUSD (+3.68%) all posting positive moves—visually confirming the post's claim that the bulls woke up across the board.
· 2026-08-20T23:50:48+00:00The Google result is correct, Stellar itself is not Proof-of-Stake and has no native $XLM staking. That doesn’t mean staking features can’t exist. Any platform or app built on Stellar can implement its own staking (or yield) system and fund the rewards however it wants, from its
AI visual analysis: A Google search results page on a mobile device showing the query 'is xlm proof of stake', with an AI-generated response explaining that Stellar (XLM) is not a Proof-of-Stake cryptocurrency and uses the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) instead.
· 2026-08-20T14:32:09+00:00JUST IN: UNDP BLOCKCHAIN ACCELERATOR GAINS NEW SPONSORS Internet Computer, Cardano, Stellar, Chain for Good, Partisia and Flock_io are sponsoring the UNDP Blockchain Accelerator program. Teams will work on blockchain and decentralized AI & cloud solutions aimed at real
AI visual analysis: A dark circular icon featuring an infinity symbol rendered in gradient rainbow colors (purple, blue, pink, and orange) against a black background, representing the decentralized and continuous nature of blockchain technology discussed in the post about the UNDP Blockchain Accelerator program gaining new sponsors.
· 2026-08-20T01:01:44+00:00There's this harsh reality that's been going on forever: raising funds in gray areas, then disbanding—launching a new project—raising funds again, and disbanding once more. And then there are people spreading or promoting those things— are they using them as tools to gain some
· 2026-08-20T11:11:57+00:00Featuring plenty of RWA foundation members, including @solana , @onrefinance , @orca_so , @securitize , @plumenetwork , @maplefinance , @avax , @stellarOrg , @PreStocks , @realfinOfficial & more.
AI visual analysis: An infographic titled 'RWA Foundation' displaying various statistics and metrics including $24.3B, $76.7M, 194,000+ holders, 11M+ holders, 82,000+ holders, $4M, 20M, 23,000, $7B, $1.91B, $600M+, and $395M, with charts showing top chains and decentralized platforms.
· 2026-08-20T15:18:32+00:00$10,000-$35,000 per XRP says analyst. #xrp #xlm
· 2026-08-20T17:14:47+00:00The $XLM is still located at the lower line of the ascending channel. The first real bull rally since 2017 is beginning.
AI visual analysis: This is a TradingView chart of XLM/USD on Coinbase showing the cryptocurrency's long-term price action from 2015 to 2026, framed within an ascending channel (highlighted by diagonal trendlines). Two circled points on the chart mark significant price reactions at the channel's lower support line—one in late 2017 and another near the current price around 2025—visually supporting the claim that XLM is bouncing from the lower boundary for a potential new bull rally. **Visible text/key data:** "XLM/USD", "Coinbase", "TradingView", current price around **0.27594**, and notable historical levels including the 2017 peak near **0.87577** and the 2021 high near **0.7970**.
· 2026-08-20T05:26:30+00:00Could Pi Network’s Protocol 27 Testnet upgrade indicate deeper changes to its underlying Stellar-based infrastructure? With Protocol 26, Pi Network reported: Core: stellar-core 26.1.0 Horizon: 26.0.0 With the new Protocol 27 Testnet software, it now reports: Core: v27.1.0
AI visual analysis: The image displays JSON configuration data for the Pi Network mainnet API, showing it previously running on "stellar-core 25.2.2" with Horizon version "25.1.0" and protocol version 25, alongside network details like ledger 28127010. This serves as a baseline reference illustrating Pi Network's prior Stellar-based infrastructure setup before its newer protocol upgrades.
· 2026-08-20T17:57:02+00:00Stellar Developers Meeting - 08/20/2026
· 2026-08-20T11:04:00+00:00Pioneers, Stellar is Stellar and Pi is Pi, so v27 will set a major turning point for the entire system because Pi officially operates the decentralized financial HT with over 400 thousand nodes and all the big players connecting to Pi will be revealed. PiRC2 if selected Pi will
· 2026-08-20T21:05:10+00:00@cassator are giving away $100,000 in prizes for their Independence Day Event (marking Ukraine’s 35th anniversary of independence). Worth reading up on this event if you hold any of the Stellar DEX assets and want to make them work for you… $XLM $USDC $EURC $SHX and many more
AI visual analysis: The image shows stacks of gold and silver coins alongside a coin bearing Ukraine's trident emblem, set against a dark background with bokeh lights, promoting "Cassator Corp.'s Ukraine Independence Day Event" with the URL "cassator.com/independence-day-of-ukraine" and an offer of "up to 62% APY until Aug 25." The coins and Ukrainian trident visually reinforce the post's announcement of a $100,000 giveaway celebrating Ukraine's 35th independence anniversary and earning opportunities on Stellar DEX assets like $XLM, $USDC, $EURC, and $SHX.
· 2026-08-20T13:02:27+00:00Who Led the Rally: Daily Gainers Among Top 100 Today's rally is as broad as it gets. Out of entire top 100, only 3 coins in red: $BTW (-41%), $JST (-2.4%), and $BDX (-1.1%). Everything else is green. Among top gainers: $HYPE $PEPE $LIT $ETH $ENA $XRP $CRO $XLM $ARB $PUMP $WLD
AI visual analysis: This image is a "Who Led the Rally: Daily Gainers Among Top 100" analytics chart from cryptodiffer dated 20 AUG 2026, displaying a teal bar graph of the top 12 highest-performing cryptocurrencies over 24 hours. HYPE leads with a +22.8% gain, followed by PEPE (+21.7%), LIT (+20.2%), ETH (+19.7%), ENA (+19.3%), XRP (+17.9%), CRO (+17.2%), XLM (+15.2%), ARB (+15.1%), PUMP (+14.8%), WLD (+14.1%), and ETHFI (+14.1%), with each ticker also showing its market cap. The chart visually confirms the post's claim that the rally was broad and green across the board, highlighting the strongest performers among the mostly positive top 100.
· 2026-08-20T20:30:19+00:00XRP, XLM & HBAR BREAKING NEWS!!! (ROBINHOOD CEO ON THE FUTURE OF TOKENIZATION!) Vlad Tenev, the CEO of Robinhood, just said that we are at the beginning of a tokenization supercycle and that tokenization will change the entire financial system. This is HUGE if you own ANY
· 2026-08-20T06:12:18+00:00President Trump welcomes CEO of @Ripple Brad Garlinghouse. #XRP Trump’s meeting with Garlinghouse puts XRP and crypto policy back in the spotlight. #XRPLedger #xrp #xrpripple #cryptocurrency #xrpusa #btc #eth #usa #xlm
· 2026-08-20T20:01:54+00:00A network is more than technology. In São Paulo, Builder Summit Brazil made that visible: builders in the same rooms, working through the same hard problems, all pushing Stellar forward. Builder Summit Brazil, captured by @nearxlabs .
· 2026-08-20T12:00:46+00:00Route: DJT ⭢ JFK Gate: C14 = 314 ⭢ 3.14 π Boarding time: 10:10 am Ten 10 Phoenix ø - Stellar’s logo Full circle π⃝ Get ready for a world currency
AI visual analysis: A man in a black suit holding up a JetBlue boarding pass for a flight from West Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK) on August 18, 2026, boarding at Gate C14 at 10:10 AM for passenger DUFFY/SECRETARY, SEAN (David S.).
· 2026-08-20T04:42:26+00:00XRP is going to shock everyone before the year ends. Keep holding, and if you choose to buy more, make sure you store your XRP securely in a reputable decentralized wallet. #xrp #xlm
· 2026-08-20T11:45:54+00:00Stellar Appears in DTCC Digital Assets’ Interface: A Small Signal With Potentially Big Implications Introduction Institutional adoption of digital assets is not measured solely by spectacular announcements or the launch of new financial products. Sometimes, the most
AI visual analysis: A mobile screenshot from DTCC's Digital Assets platform shows instructions for adding a new wallet, with an arrow pointing to the "Stellar" option selected under wallet custody providers. The image visually confirms the article's observation that Stellar now appears in DTCC's institutional interface, highlighting its potential significance for institutional crypto adoption.
· 2026-08-20T14:33:07+00:00Hot News PiCT renamed it “pi-horizon” in Protocol 27 (Testnet) to assert Pi is an independent blockchain, free of the Stellar label. The networks are fully separate: PI doesn’t run on Stellar’s ledger, XLM is unrelated. Validators, passphrases, histories and tokens differ. #Pi
AI visual analysis: A graphic comparing API responses showing Pi Network's transition from V26 (Stellar Core 26.1.0) to V27 (Pi Horizon 27.0.0), with text 'Update Pi Smartcontract Follow: x.com/fireside_pi' and 'Stellar Core => Pi Horizon'.
· 2026-08-20T05:25:53+00:00Stellar is the best network for payments, so lots of people use it to move value between exchanges. Those flows are often unblanced, and so periodically an exchange needs to rebalance. Moving a $100m in a single TX for a fraction of a penny is a feature not a bug.
AI visual analysis: A DefiLlama chart displays Market Cap, Volume, and Inflows metrics, with the line showing a sharp rise to over $1 billion near the end of the timeline (2026 July).
· 2026-08-20T07:15:56+00:00BREAKING: STELLAR’S THEORETICAL THROUGHPUT HITS 3,351 TX/SECOND According to Chainspect, Stellar’s theoretical scalability has expanded its performance ceiling for global payments. In real terms, though, weekly throughput sits at just 132 tx/s, making it the 6th fastest chain,
AI visual analysis: A 'BREAKING' news graphic featuring the Stellar (XLM) cryptocurrency logo alongside a green financial chart, with a stylized 'CK' logo in the top-right corner.
· 2026-08-20T09:30:34+00:00what made me smile about this @axisrobotics update is actually the number underneath 9,563 WTUs and now sitting in the top 3 popular apps on @base i don’t really know how deep that activity goes, so i’m not trying to read too much into it but seeing that kind of traction is
AI visual analysis: A Base App and Base Chain popularity ranking showing Base App at 28,069 WTUs, Cluster Protocol at 10,381 WTUs, and Axis Robotics at 9,563 WTUs, last updated August 16, 2026.
· 2026-08-20T17:59:38+00:00check out this week's Stellar Developers Meeting where we compare different wallet infrastructures you can use to @BuildOnStellar like Stellar Wallets Kit, @privy_io , @bluxofficial , @get_para & more!
· 2026-08-20T15:11:27+00:00In September, a Stellar wind will blow in Istanbul! If you want to take your project to the next level, meet new opportunities, and continue building with the Stellar ecosystem, we're definitely expecting you at the Pro Hackathon.
· 2026-08-20T06:26:29+00:00If AI starts choosing payment sources in the future, just "being adopted" won't be enough anymore From AI's perspective, "This route makes USDC advantageous" "This time XLM is faster" "PI is something this user has already earned and holds" Like that, the optimal
· 2026-08-20T08:29:06+00:00It surged sharply again, huh. The shorter the term, the harder it is to predict. This is the tough part of trading. No flashiness, but with spot holdings, the job is to wait patiently
AI visual analysis: A CoinGecko mobile app screenshot showing Bitcoin (BTC) priced at ¥11,267,872, up 10.3% over 24 hours, with a 24H price chart displayed.
· 2026-08-20T09:57:38+00:00XLM Holders will soon have:
· 2026-08-20T15:09:55+00:00BREAKING CHANGES Stellar's JS SDK v17 is a game changer for developer experience. Especially if you're dealing with non-trivial XDR manipulation.
AI visual analysis: A promotional graphic for the 'Stellar JS-SDK v17.0.0 Release Candidate' from the @stellar/js-stellar-sdk developer experience team.
· 2026-08-20T09:17:35+00:00Coins that will do very well in the next 6 to 12 months purely based on my opinion: XLM XRP HBAR CC ZBCN WLFI DOGE SHIBA Many will become well-off (only if they continue to accumulate while its still cheap).
· 2026-08-20T04:15:08+00:00PRO CRYPTO SEC CHAIR! CLARITY ACT WILL PASS SOON 1 STACKK UPPPPPPPP!!! OCTOBER STARTS THE BULL RUN!! Crypto cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #XRP #XLM
· 2026-08-20T17:31:47+00:00Scopuly Adds Explicit Approval to Every Stellar x402 Payment Scopuly does not silently authorize x402 payments on Stellar Mainnet. Before signing, the wallet presents a human-readable review showing: • Exact USDC amount • Payer and recipient • Verified asset contract •
AI visual analysis: A Scopuly promotional graphic titled 'Exact Payment. Explicit Approval' shows an x402 Payment Review interface for sending 0.001 USDC via Stellar Mainnet with one-time biometric approval.
· 2026-08-20T18:22:21+00:00Got a Stellar event idea sitting in your notes? This is your sign to make it happen. There are 8 days left to apply for the Stellar Community Growth QF Round and get the chance to tap into a $50K matching pool in XLM. Applications close August 28
· 2026-08-20T08:34:37+00:00Scopuly Makes Stellar Payments Safer with a Semantic Firewall Adding a signing method to a wallet is not enough. Before Scopuly signs an x402 authorization, the wallet independently decodes it and verifies: • The active Stellar network • The official USDC contract • The
AI visual analysis: A Scopuly infographic titled 'The Wallet Is a Semantic Firewall' explaining how the wallet decodes, verifies, and signs x402 authorization requests, blocking hidden sub-invocations from untrusted apps before executing on the Stellar Network.
· 2026-08-20T23:19:57+00:00There's a rumor that they're considering using stablecoins like USDC for X's creator rewards, but as expected, the chain that gets used will be XRP / XRPL, maybe? XLM / Stellar, maybe? It's the same "X" after all ...pfft
AI visual analysis: A minimalist black square with a white stylized 'X' logo in the center, characteristic of the X (formerly Twitter) platform.
· 2026-08-20T19:56:54+00:00Every L1 suddenly seems to be taking community and retail a bit more seriously. Even older chains like Stellar and Polygon are reactivating their regional communities. It’s starting to look like the Hunger Games for mindshare Everyone is finally realizing that tech alone isn’t
· 2026-08-20T16:51:02+00:00XLM Army: This will be another boost to the price of XLM today/tomorrow!
AI visual analysis: A text snippet stating that Stellar (XLM) is represented on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Advisory Committee at its inaugural 35-member panel meeting on August 20, 2026.
· 2026-08-20T14:24:16+00:00Wooo! We’re working on integrating a number of protocol-level smart contracts into StellarHub New update soon!
AI visual analysis: A screenshot of the DeFi section of a cryptocurrency wallet or dApp browser, showing options like Blend, Stellar AMM, Sureswap, Aquarius, Phoenix, and DeFindex, with a testnet environment active.
· 2026-08-20T15:20:47+00:00To my fellow XLM Army: Cheers!
· 2026-08-20T19:01:53+00:00**HIGHER.** •One builds the future. •The other gives you a reason to believe. •STELLAR is the infrastructure. •LUMENAIRE is the culture. **Together? We go HIGHER. ** #LUMENAIRE xLMNR #XLM
AI visual analysis: A mobile crypto app screenshot showing the xLMNR token price at $0.0000402 with a cartoon referee character shouting 'HIGHER!' and a price chart showing a recent upward spike on August 20, 2026.
· 2026-08-20T14:58:17+00:00GM & GOOD DAY Your future is a reflection of today’s focus. What you study. What you build. What you believe in. #LUMENAIRE ON STELLAR (xLMNR) SHX XLM XRP VELO
AI visual analysis: A blue cartoon character wearing a black beanie labeled 'XLMNR' and sunglasses, giving a thumbs up next to a Stellar (XLM) coin logo and 'HODL' text.
· 2026-08-20T14:34:50+00:00Interesting how @Ripple has grown to dominate the global digital payments space, while @Stellar has quietly built its network in parallel. It's possible Ripple has been financing Stellar's infrastructure alongside its own. Is $XRP the bridge to $XLM ?
· 2026-08-20T16:25:56+00:00A conversation with @0xMaxSoul and @AVotoFuture from @StellarOrg on what makes permissionless public chains viable for institutional RWAs
· 2026-08-20T05:50:59+00:00HOT NEWS PI NETWORK Pi blockchain completely independent, not running on Stellar ledger. On Protocol 27 (Testnet): Horizon has been changed to pi-horizon Core has dropped the word “stellar-core” entirely → Clear signal: Pi is asserting its own identity. PI ≠ XLM
· 2026-08-20T16:56:52+00:00T-1 day to Stellar Builders Camp. got all the logistics sorted with the team, some fun swags ready for the builders anddd squeezed in a lil Jaipur sightseeing
AI visual analysis: A mirror selfie of a woman wearing a sleeveless orange patterned top in a bedroom, taking the photo with her phone partially covering her face.
· 2026-08-20T16:00:41+00:00𝕏 ABOUT TO TAKE STABLECOINS MAINSTREAM. Elon Musk’s 𝕏 is reportedly exploring stablecoin payments for creators and influencers. If 𝕏 turns into a global payments platform, the blockchain underneath it matters. We think 𝕏 has STRONG links to @StellarOrg , so $XLM is
AI visual analysis: Elon Musk sits in front of the X (formerly Twitter) logo on a black background.
· 2026-08-20T06:12:35+00:00Ripple and Stellar Outlook: Continued Gains as Expanded US Treasury Bond Buying Program Triggers Crypto Short Squeeze Phenomenon. XRP continues to rise, trading above $1.08 on Thursday after gaining over 10% and closing above the 50-day EMA on the previous day. XLM is surging
AI visual analysis: A financial chart showing ILAN/USDT (Shreevst) with a 24h change of +6.93%, displaying candlestick patterns, EMA lines, RSI, and MACD indicators across multiple months.
· 2026-08-20T15:18:20+00:00XLM Army: When you made the right choice and you are now benefitting from its gains! XLM!
AI visual analysis: A person in a white shirt draws a green upward zigzag arrow above wooden blocks spelling 'FORECAST,' with a stack of gold coins and a rocket icon, conveying a financial forecast concept.
· 2026-08-20T00:55:44+00:00STELLAR FOUNDATION CEO DENELLE DIXON: CLARITY ACT WON'T OPEN FLOODGATES FOR TOKENIZATION, THEY'RE ALREADY OPEN $XLM
· 2026-08-20T18:40:13.237000+00:00Stellar Smashes Resistance: XLM Looks Ready To Accelerate Suggested for you
· 2026-08-20T19:06:25+00:00XLM Army: Only the brave continues, the cowards quit.
AI visual analysis: A cartoon-style illustration of a stern-looking soldier in a green helmet and uniform with 'ARMY' and 'XLM' patches on the chest.
· 2026-08-20T17:04:41+00:00Introducing the @riseinweb3 X @StellarOrg Builder Residency, Jaipur Edition. Builders will be here with projects they’ve already started to @BuildOnStellar . Now it’s time to take them to the next level. I’ll be taking you along through the entire journey, so stay tuned.
AI visual analysis: A thumbnail for a vlog titled 'RiseIn X Stellar Builder Residency - Jaipur Edition Vlog #1' shows a young man with glasses speaking, with subtitle text 'can focus' visible.
· 2026-08-20T16:02:48+00:00$XRP vs $XLM ? #ripple #xrpupdate #xrpcommunity #xrpupdate #crypto #jakeclaver #clarityact #XRP #Bitcoin #xrpnewstoday
· 2026-08-20T00:43:27+00:00#rpnews #XLM #ripple #xrp #xrp #rpnews #crypto #creatorsearchinsights #typ
· 2026-08-20T02:05:33+00:00How did bros #portfolio age after 5 years?! Rate it 1 - 10 #crypto #btc #eth #xrp #cardano #bat #stellar
AI visual analysis: A TikTok video from May 10, 2021, shows @cryptomasun with a green screen list of 13 cryptocurrencies including XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, asking viewers to rate his portfolio out of 10.
· 2026-08-20T15:28:06+00:00Platform stablecoins handle intra-network transactions without bridges. Cross-platform transfers (X to Facebook to Google) demand neutral settlement asset. XLM serves retail, XRP dominates institutional backend. Different layers, zero competition. #crypto #xrp #llc #digitalasset
· 2026-08-20T12:41:31+00:00I just bought more $XRP $XLM $HBAR #xrp #skyrocket #viral
· 2026-08-20T08:27:41+00:00Crypto holders listen up BTC, XRP, XLM don't leave your assets exposed. Cold wallets can still trap you. Mirror and secure in a Web3 wallet where you hold the keys stay wise, stay safe." #xrp #skyrocket #viral
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· 2026-08-20T06:18:54+00:00Gm guys, Imagine switching between Stellar & XRPL in just two clicks, bringing $XLM & $XRP liquidity, users & tools into one SocialFi ecosystem. This could open Sl8 to a whole new audience. It is a massive move for Sl8 Social. Explore the App: sl8.online/invite/qXLhzy
AI visual analysis: Logos for XRP Ripple and XLM Stellar cryptocurrencies displayed side by side.