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September 26-28, 2023
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Upcoming Events

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Meridian 2023

Sep 26, 2023 9:00 AM

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Madrid, Spain

Join us for Meridian 2023, Stellar’s annual conference, set to take place in Madrid, Spain from September 26 to 28. For our 5th edition, during three unforgettable days, we’ll be exploring the theme Unlocking Human Potential – bringing together developers, founders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other leaders from decentralized and traditional finance for talks about unlocking access in innovative ways through blockchain technology and by extension, empowering people to meet their potential in real, tangible ways.

Past Events

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Stellar Community Fund Project Pitches #3

May 26, 2023

Stellar Developers Discord

Attend SCF’s Project Pitches live on the Stellar Developers Discord on May 26 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM ET and discover the latest and greatest built on Stellar and now Soroban!

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Digital Currency Conference

May 17, 2023

Mexico City

The Digital Currency Conference (DCC) focuses on technology and design aspects of both Central Bank and Private Digital Currencies. The conference brings together policymakers, regulators, and technology & innovation experts to network and discuss all aspects of Digital Currencies.

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AMA with SDF's new Developer Advocates

May 4, 2023

Stellar Developer's Discord

Join us in the Stellar Developer's Discord as we introduce our three new Developer Advocates to the community. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about their backgrounds and areas of expertise. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of our growing community. We can't wait to see you there!

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Stellar Community Fund - Project Pitches #2

Apr 28, 2023

Stellar Developers Discord

Attend SCF’s Project Pitches and discover the latest and greatest built on Stellar and now Soroban!

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Consensus 2023

Apr 26, 2023

Austin

The Stellar Development Foundation will be returning to Consensus this year as a 5 Block Sponsor. Join us at one of the most influential crypto and blockchain conferences of the year to learn more about real-world blockchain solutions built on Stellar.

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Stellar Development Foundation Q1 2023 in Review

Apr 24, 2023

Virtual

Join us on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 9:00 am PT for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q1 2023 quarter in review. This call will be led by SDF’s CEO and Executive Director, Denelle Dixon, who will be joined by Justin Rice, VP of Ecosystem, and Jordan Edelstein, CMO, to cover how the Stellar network has grown and strategic highlights from the Stellar Development Foundation in Q1. You’ll also have the opportunity to submit questions for our speakers.

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Startup Camp (Q2 2023)

Apr 17, 2023

Stellar Community Fund

Accelerate your blockchain project from idea to user-tested prototype within days with SCF Startup Camp.

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Soroban Developer Workshop | Write Your First Smart Contract on Soroban

Apr 13, 2023

Twitch

Join us for an interactive Soroban Developer Workshop, hosted by community developer Morgan Wilde and SDF engineer Paul Bellamy. In this hands-on session, they will guide you step-by-step in creating your first smart contract on Soroban.

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Canvas: The Art of Investigation

Mar 29, 2023

San Francisco

SDF's Chief Legal Officer, Candace Kelly, will give a talk at Canvas, a one-day conference for high-impact AML professionals interested in the most pressing topics in compliance and in shaping the future of financial crime investigations.

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Fintech Meetup

Mar 22, 2023

Las Vegas

Fintech Meetup will unite 3,000 fintechers for three days of networking, learning and unique experiences, using technology to connect everyone across every use case. SDF's COO, Jason Chlipala, will join speakers from MoneyGram International, Accenture, and Wise for Banks for a panel discussion on "How Financial Infrastructure Needs to Change to Serve the Global Economy".

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DC Blockchain Summit

Mar 21, 2023

Washington, DC

SDF will join this industry gathering in Washington, DC, to engage with policymakers and those shaping the future of the blockchain and the digital asset ecosystem as we move the industry forward. Candace Kelly, SDF's Chief Legal Officer, will participate in a panel discussion on the "Impact by Innovation: How Blockchain Impacts Humanitarian Aid and Charitable Giving".

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Paris Blockchain Week Summit

Mar 20, 2023

Paris

The Stellar Development Foundation is proud to be the title sponsor of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit, a two-day event that explores the latest developments in blockchain technology and its potential applications across a range of industries. Join us for keynotes, panels, workshops and more.

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SCF Startup Bootcamp Info Sessions

Mar 6, 2023

STELLAR COMMUNITY Fund

Join one of the four info sessions to get a better understanding of how SCF Startup Camp works and why you should participate.

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Interop Summit

Feb 27, 2023

Denver

Axelar's Interop Summit is hosting the ecosystems, applications, founders and builders at the forefront of the interchain future. Join us to learn and build with the technologies shaping the future of a universally connected Web3.

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Stellar Development Foundation @ H.E.R. DAO HACKER HOUSE

Feb 26, 2023

H.E.R. DAO HACKER HOUSE

Spend an afternoon with the Stellar Development Foundation - learning about Soroban, Stellar's new smart contract platform

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ethDenver 2023

Feb 24, 2023

We're bringing Soroban to ETHDenver! Join us from February 24- March 5 for awesome build challenges, developer workshops, speakers, and more!

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How to create an SCF submission worth exploring

Feb 15, 2023

Stellar Community Fund

Dive into the details of the Stellar Community Fund Award submission form in this info session and get all the tips & tricks necessary to create a successful submission.

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The Stellar Asset Sandbox: Your Toolkit for Exploring Tokenization

Feb 15, 2023

Virtual

Join the Stellar Development Foundation and Cheesecake Labs on Wednesday, February 15 at 9:00 am PT for a discussion on the recently launched asset issuer's toolkit: the Stellar Asset Sandbox.

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European Blockchain Convention

Feb 15, 2023

Barcelona

Over 2,500 attendees will gather in Barcelona for one of the most influential blockchain and crypto events in Europe. Meet with the startups, investors, developers and corporates that are changing the world. The event will feature 200+ speakers across a variety of panels, keynotes, workshops and fireside chats on the current state of blockchain, crypto, DeFi, NFTs, and Web 3.

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What's new with the Stellar Community Fund?

Feb 13, 2023

Stellar Community Fund

Join this info session to learn everything on what's new with the latest iteration of Stellar Commmunity Fund.

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Stellar Development Foundation Q4 2022 in Review

Jan 31, 2023

Virtual

Join us on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 9:00 am PT for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q4 2022 quarter in review.

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World Economic Forum

Jan 16, 2023

Davos, Switzerland

Denelle Dixon will join conversations on digital asset strategy and regulatory best practices as well as a session about disruption in the humanitarian sector. SDF will send a delegation to engage with stakeholders throughout the week.

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OECD Symposium on Digitalisation and Finance in Asia

Dec 6, 2022

Tokyo, Japan

The Symposium brings together high-ranking officials from finance ministries/treasuries, central banks and securities regulators from Asian and OECD member countries, as well as experts from international organizations, private sector representatives, and academics.SDF's Chief of Staff, Lauren Thorbjornsen, will join a session on the environmental impact of digital assets.

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Crypto Leader's Symposium

Nov 17, 2022

London

The Crypto Leaders Symposium will bring senior financiers from both the TradFi and crypto communities together for this high-level gathering to discuss the future of crypto finance.

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HandsonWeb3 hosted by Paradigm

Nov 16, 2022

Union Station, Washington, DC

SDF will join a special event highlighting the best of Web3, hosted by Paradigm at Union Station in Washington, DC. SDF leaders will feature hands-on demonstrations, joining other companies and builders showing how to use and engage with crypto and blockchain products.

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Stanford Future of Digital Currency Initiative Annual Meeting

Nov 14, 2022

Stanford, CA

Stanford’s Future of Digital Currency Initiative program is hosting a one-day conference open to the public, to discuss the technological challenges and solutions to creating secure, accessible and interoperable digital currency.

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Stellar Development Foundation Quarter in Review: Q3 2022

Oct 31, 2022

Virtual

Join us on Monday, October 31, 2022 at 9:00 am PT / 12pm EPT for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q3 2022 quarter in review.

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Stellar Community Fund #11

Oct 30, 2022

SCF Discord

SCF’s 11th round is currently open for submissions! We’re inviting all developers and businesses building on Stellar to submit their projects.

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Money20/20 Private Breakfast

Oct 25, 2022

Las Vegas

Join us on Tuesday, 10/25 for an exclusive breakfast session and hear from Stellar Development Foundation’s CEO & Executive Director, Denelle Dixon, joined by MoneyGram, PwC, and more, as they share real use cases on the network. You’ll learn how Stellar built a first-of-its-kind global network of cash-to-crypto on & off ramps, discussions on sustainability and efficiency in blockchain, and hear from companies themselves building on Stellar today.

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TechCrunch Disrupt

Oct 18, 2022

San Francisco

The global startup community comes together each year to discover insights, collaborate, and celebrate achievements that have defined each founder's journey and for those yet to come in the future.

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Meridian 2022

Oct 11, 2022

Rome, Italy

Registration is now LIVE for Meridian 2022, a conference for experts in finance, policy and technology from our Stellar community and beyond. Join us in Rome, Italy for 3 days of learning and discussions. Meridian 2022 is an in-person event and is free with registration for everyone.

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The Future of Cryptocurrency Regulation

Oct 4, 2022

AEI, Auditorium - Washington, DC

The crypto industry includes a variety of products and services that promise to change the way consumers and businesses make payments, secure funding, invest savings, and pay for new services enabled by emerging web 3.0 technology.

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A roadmap for digital assets with democratic values

Sep 28, 2022

Frankfurt Germany

With the European Central Bank and US Federal Reserve considering developing a digital euro and dollar, the Frankfurt convening will facilitate much needed exchanges between policymakers and the private sector on how to design regulation for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). What new international standards and regulations might be necessary to ensure CBDCs are interoperable and protect financial stability as well as users’ privacy? The conference will foster a discussion on how the two sides of the Atlantic can align regulatory priorities to outline a roadmap toward CBDC privacy rules and imbue CBDC standards with democratic values.

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Token2049 Singapore

Sep 28, 2022

Singapore

Bringing together the leading voices in crypto, TOKEN2049 provides attendees with the opportunity to learn from the most influential and established opinion leaders in the space, who play an instrumental role in shaping the ecosystem.

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Converge

Sep 27, 2022

San Francisco

Join us at Circle's Converge22 conference and learn how Stellar USDC enables seamless, near-instant, low-cost cross-border payments, remittances and next-gen treasury management, and is already supported on many prominent projects.

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SCF#11 Startup Bootcamp

Sep 25, 2022

SCF Discord

Interested in building on Stellar? Set your project up for success and submit to the Stellar Community Fund before September 25th to be considered for participation in the SCF#11 Startup Bootcamp!

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Mainnet 2022

Sep 21, 2022

New York City

Join us at Messari's annual Mainnet conference, at Pier 36 on the East Side of Manhattan.

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Info Session for SCF#11 Startup Bootcamp

Sep 16, 2022

Virtual

Join us for an informative session on what to expect during the SCF#11 Startup Bootcamp with speakers from DFS Lab and the Stellar Development Foundation.

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Legislative Hearing to Review the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act

Sep 15, 2022

215 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C.

Tune in to hear SDF CEO, Denelle Dixon testify before the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act - bipartisan legislation created to empower the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the authority to oversee digital commodities.

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Future Proof

Sep 13, 2022

Huntington Beach, CA

Future Proof is bringing together the world's most prominent figures and emerging minds in finance, investing, tech, pop culture, and impact.

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How to Succeed in the Stellar Community Fund

Aug 31, 2022

Stellar Ecosystem Panel

Join us on 8/31 to hear exclusive insights from previous winners of the Stellar Community Fund on how to set your submission up for success.

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Stellar Blockchain Meetup - Austin, TX

Aug 25, 2022

Pinballz Lake Creek

Come hang out with the Stellar Development Foundation for a fun filled blockchain focused meetup at Pinballz Lake Creek. This meetup is for anyone interested in Stellar and the greater blockchain ecosystem. We'll be providing a short presentation on Stellar along with Pizza.

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VFF Fintech Forum

Aug 24, 2022

Hong Kong & virtual

VFF Fintech Forum is a one-day hybrid Fintech conference that will bring together Thought Leaders, Fintech Experts, Financial Services CXOs and Fintech Startups to provide insights and discuss the core themes of Fintech for Industry 4.0 and WealthConnect and Fintech & ESG.

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Futurist Conference

Aug 10, 2022

Toronto

Futurist is the largest blockchain and emerging technologies event in Canada. The event brings together leading experts from around the globe including developers, investors, startups, enterprise leaders, financial institutions, academics and emerging tech pioneers. Thought leaders will discuss upcoming trends, new tech, partnerships, research and predictions within future defining sectors. Join Louisa Bai, SDF's Crypto Strategy and Partnerships lead for a panel on "The Future of the Internet: Web3 Builders That Are Truly Decentralizing the Online World."

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How wallets and apps can reach cash users globally with MoneyGram

Aug 3, 2022

Virtual

Join the Stellar Development Foundation and MoneyGram International on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 9:00 am PT for a discussion on the recently launched cash-to-crypto service, MoneyGram Access. Boris Reznikov, SDF's Senior Director of Partnerships, and Alicia Smith, MoneyGram as a Service Head of Product, will talk through what the launch of this first-of-its-kind service means, and what wallets that want to integrate with it need to know to get started. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

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Stellar Development Foundation Quarter in Review: Q2 2022

Jul 25, 2022

Virtual

Join us on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 9:00 am PT for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q2 2022 quarter in review.The call will be led by SDF’s CEO and Executive Director, Denelle Dixon, who will be joined by Justin Rice, VP of Ecosystem, and Jordan Edelstein, CMO, to cover how the Stellar network has grown and strategic highlights from the Stellar Development Foundation in Q2 of this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to submit questions.

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Stellar Austin Meetup

Jun 29, 2022

Central District Brewing 417 Red River St. Austin, TX. 78701

Join us for a blockchain-focused meetup in Austin, Texas Wednesday, June 29, 2022. This meetup is for anyone interested in Stellar and the greater blockchain ecosystem. We'll discuss the latest news and developments in the space, and share ideas and best practices for building on the Stellar platform.

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Open Protocol Discussion (06/23/22)

Jun 23, 2022

Virtual

Join us on the Stellar Dev Discord for the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. Currently, we're focused on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar.

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VivaTech

Jun 16, 2022

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles

Our internet is highly centralized, for better and for worse. But what if users could take a larger stake in building and owning the internet? What if this could be achieved using the same blockchain technologies that underpin cryptocurrencies? What are the challenges and potential benefits for users?

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Open Protocol Discussion (06/09/22)

Jun 9, 2022

Virtual

Join us on the Stellar Dev Discord for the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. Currently, we're focused on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar.

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Consensus

Jun 9, 2022

Austin, TX

Consensus, the most influential crypto & blockchain experience of the year since 2015, will return to an in-person format and be held in Austin, Texas, for the first time ever. This is the only festival showcasing and celebrating all sides of the blockchain, crypto, NFT, and Web 3 ecosystems, and their wide-reaching effect on commerce, culture, and communities. Curated and produced by CoinDesk, Consensus will bring together tens of thousands of attendees to hear from the most sought-after thought leaders and experience a wide range of discussions, meetings, parties, music performances, dinners, experiences, and much more. More details to come.

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Open Protocol Discussion (06/02/22)

Jun 2, 2022

Stellar Developer Discord

Join us on the Stellar Dev Discord for the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. Currently, we're focused on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar. It's a technical discussion, so if you plan on watching, we advise reading our recent technical blog post about Project Jump Cannon, as well as the Jump-Cannon-related CAPs and the relevant discussion threads: Project Jump Cannon: Choosing WASMCAP-46: WebAssembly Smart Contract Runtime Environment CAP-47: Smart Contract Life CycleCAP-48: Smart Contract Asset InteroperabilityCAP-49: Smart Contract Asset Interoperability with WrapperCAP-50: Smart Contract InteractionsCAPs are in a public Github repo, and the discussion threads are on a public mailing list and in the Stellar Dev Discord, so if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can participate in the advancement of the Stellar protocol by joining the conversation.‍

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LendIt Fintech

May 26, 2022

New York City

Justin Rice, SDF's VP of Ecosystem, and Larry Angelilli, EVP and CFO of MoneyGram take the stage at LendIt USA for a conversation on “The Next Wave of Mainstream Adoption: Bridging Crypto and Cash”.

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Open Protocol Discussion (05/26/22)

May 26, 2022

Virtual

Meeting to discuss changes to the Stellar protocol, current focused on Project Jump Cannon

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DC Blockchain Summit

May 24, 2022

Stablecoins promise faster, lower-cost payments, as well as the opportunity for greater financial inclusion. What do state and federal policymakers need to consider when creating legislative and regulatory proposals?Join Paul Wong, SDF's Director of Product for CBDCs and Institutions, for this panel discussion during the DC Blockchain Summit.

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World Economic Forum

May 22, 2022

Davos, Switzerland

The Stellar Development Foundation be live at the World Economic Forum, hosting events and discussions throughout the week with partners like Securrency and Circle. Our CEO and Executive Director, Denelle Dixon, will also take the stage of the main conference to talk about crypto's climate impact. Follow us on Twitter, @Stellarorg, for updates!

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Techstars Startup Weekend Blockchain México with Stellar

May 20, 2022

Mexico City and Virtual

Attend Techstars Startup Weekend Blockchain México with Stellar and build innovative ideas in finance and beyond with Stellar

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Chainalysis Links: The Future of Currency

May 19, 2022

New York City

Are you curious about digital payment systems, stablecoins, and their impact on the broader financial ecosystem? If so, join Chainalysis Senior Policy Advisor Clark Flynt-Barr as she sits down with Centre CEO David Puth, Stellar General Counsel Candace Kelly, and Paul Bances, Head of Global Market and Business Development, for PayPal’s Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currencies (BCDC) business unit to discuss these topics and more.

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Open Protocol Discussion (5/19/2022)

May 19, 2022

Virtual

Join us on the Stellar Dev Discord for the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. Currently, we're focused on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar. It's a technical discussion, so if you plan on watching, we advise reading our recent technical blog post about Project Jump Cannon, as well as the Jump-Cannon-related CAPs and the relevant discussion threads: Project Jump Cannon: Choosing WASM CAP-46: WebAssembly Smart Contract Runtime Environment CAP-47: Smart Contract Life Cycle CAP-48: Smart Contract Asset Interoperability CAP-49: Smart Contract Asset Interoperability with Wrapper CAP-50: Smart Contract Interactions CAPs are in a public Github repo, and the discussion threads are on a public mailing list and in the Stellar Dev Discord, so if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can participate in the advancement of the Stellar protocol by joining the conversation.

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Innovating Colombia's Financial System

May 17, 2022

Stellar Ecosystem Panel

In lead-up to the Techstars Startup Weekend Blockchain Mexico City, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is organizing a virtual panel on May 17th at 12 PM CDT to announce and discuss the use of blockchain for a payment corridor between the United States and Colombia. 

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Open Protocol Discussion (5/12/2022)

May 12, 2022

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. Currently, we're focused on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar.

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Construyendo el futuro del sistema financiero con Blockchain

May 6, 2022

Stellar Ecosystem Panel

Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) está organizando un panel el 6 de mayo a las 14 PM CT para hablar acerca de cómo las empresas están desarrollando soluciones de blockchain en América Latina y cómo impulsan el ecosistema al democratizar el acceso para los usuarios, desarrolladores y empresarios locales.

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Open Protocol Discussion (5/5/2022)

May 5, 2022

Virtual

Join us on the Stellar Dev Discord for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. Currently, we're focused on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar. It's a technical discussion, so if you plan on watching, we advise reading our recent technical blog post about Project Jump Cannon, as well as the Jump-Cannon-related CAPs and the relevant discussion thread: Project Jump Cannon: Choosing WASM CAP-46: WebAssembly Smart Contract Runtime Environment CAP-47: Smart Contract Life Cycle CAP-48: Smart Contract Asset Interoperability CAPs are in a public Github repo, and the discussion threads are on a public mailing list, so if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can participate in the advancement of the Stellar protocol by joining the conversation. If you're interested in keeping on top of protocol changes, you can also join the Stellar developers google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/stellar-dev

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Open Protocol Discussion (4/28/2022)

Apr 28, 2022

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. This week, we're focusing on Project Jump Cannon, which will bring native smart contracts to Stellar. It's a technical discussion, so if you plan on watching, we advise reading our recent technical blog post about Project Jump Cannon, as well as the first Jump-Cannon-related CAP and the relevant discussion thread: Project Jump Cannon: Choosing WASMCAP-46: WebAssembly Smart Contract Runtime Environment CAP-46 discussion thread

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Stellar Development Foundation Quarter in Review: Q1 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Join us on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9:00 am PT for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q1 2022 quarter in review. The call will be led by SDF’s CEO and Executive Director, Denelle Dixon, who will be joined by Tomer Weller, VP, Tech Strategy, and Jordan Edelstein, CMO, to cover how the Stellar network has grown and strategic highlights from the Stellar Development Foundation in Q1 of this year.You’ll also have the opportunity to submit questions for our speakers

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Stellar Blockchain Bootcamp with DFS Lab

Apr 26, 2022

DFS Lab in collaboration with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has launched a call for applicants for their second Blockchain Bootcamp, designed to give early to mid-stage startups in Africa an opportunity to build on Stellar.

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Paris Blockchain Week Summit

Apr 14, 2022

Paris

Paris Blockchain Week Summit is the flagship event of Paris Blockchain Week, gathering more than 3000 attendees, 70 sponsors, 250 speakers and 100 media partners. ‍ Renowned speakers from the best blockchain and digital asset companies in the world will share their stories and insights on the market and its prospects. More details to come

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From bootcamp to the Stellar Ecosystem

Mar 15, 2022

Stellar Ecosystem Panel

The Stellar Development Foundation is bringing together company leaders from last year’s Stellar Blockchain Bootcamp in partnership with DFS Lab to highlight their experience building on Stellar during the 4-day bootcamp last fall, and showcase how much they’ve grown since then.

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SXSW: Finance 3.0 Summit

Mar 12, 2022

Austin, TX

Interested in blockchain, finance, or payments? Connect with the Stellar Development Foundation team at SXSW! Stop by the Stellar Lounge during the Finance 3.0 Summit for access to all-day coffee, daily happy hours from 4:30-6:00, networking, lounge space, a hackathon, Stellar swag, and meet the team. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Developer workshop: Create innovative NFTs on Stellar using JavaScript

Mar 11, 2022

Virtual and in Austin

Join us virtually or in person in Austin for an exciting developer workshop where you will learn how to create innovative NFTs on Stellar using JavaScript.

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Stellar NFT Hackathon @SXSW

Mar 11, 2022

Virtual and in Austin

Join us on March 11-13 and build innovative and accessible NFT experiences on Stellar using JavaScript!

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Stellar NFT Artist Challenge @SXSW

Mar 11, 2022

SDF is inviting artists from around the globe to participate in the Stellar NFT Artist Challenge to mint art as an NFT and win prizes!

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Open Protocol Discussion (3/3/2022)

Mar 3, 2022

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. This week, we will once again talk through revisions to CAP-42, a proposal that would give validators control of which fee policy to use for individual transactions included in a ledger. We will return to CAP-44, which would provide validators the ability to configure SPEEDEX, a new design for a fully on-chain decentralized exchange that can scale to an arbitrarily high transaction throughput.

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Digital Currency Conference panel

Feb 25, 2022

Washington, DC

SDF's General Counsel, Candace Kelly, will join the Digital Currency Conference for an expert panel discussion on the technical approach and the design of a CBDC. Is regulation in this space promoting or hampering innovative payment systems, and what are the implications on the wider geopolitical scenario? The Digital Currency Conference brings central banks and payment innovators together to discuss digital currency technology and design. The event is organized by Currency Research, which works to inspire and progress industry dialogue and efficiency across cash and payments.

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How to Use Stablecoins in Crossborder Payments

Feb 24, 2022

WEBINAR

Stellar ecosystem company Arf is convening this webinar to share insights on how stablecoins can be used in cross-border payments, and how they are democratizing the financial system.Candace Kelly (SDF), Jimmy Ku (Flutterwave), and Kazım Rifat Ozyilmaz (Arf) will be discussing the present and future uses of stablecoins in crossborder payments, including remittances. The discussion will be moderated by Berhan Kongel.Arf invites anyone who is interested in the transformation of the payments industry to attend.

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Africa Tech Summit panel

Feb 23, 2022

Nairobi, Kenya

At the fourth Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, the Africa Money & DeFi Summit will connect Africa fintech leaders, global platforms, and thought leaders on the new opportunities in Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Join SDF's Director of Business Development, for a panel discussion on "The Evolution Of International Payments & Remittances."

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Build on Stellar @Pearl Hacks

Feb 18, 2022

Virtual

SDF is sponsoring Pearl Hacks, a hybrid hackathon hosted by UNC Chapel Hill to further education in tech for women and nonbinary students.

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Open Protocol Discussion (2/17/2022)

Feb 17, 2022

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. This week, we will talk through revisions to CAP-42, a proposal that would give validators control of which fee policy to use for individual transactions included in a ledger. We will also cover CAP-44, which would provide validators the ability to configure SPEEDEX, a new design for a fully on-chain decentralized exchange that can scale to an arbitrarily high transaction throughput.

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Understanding CBDCs: A Policymaker's Guide

Feb 16, 2022

Webinar

SDF is hosting a two-part webinar discussion on the policy and technical considerations for policymakers on the road to a CBDC future. Leaders from the public and private sectors will share their views on what is top of mind for decision-makers and weigh in on the Stellar Development Foundation's (SDF) latest policy paper, Understanding CBDCs: A Guidebook for Regulators and Policymakers.

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Open Protocol Discussion (2/3/2022)

Feb 3, 2022

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion! In these meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol, and this week, we'll focus on a Core Advancement Proposal that would allow grouping of transactions in order to facilitate the implementation of per-group policies, such as order-book-aware surge pricing. It's a technical discussion, so if you plan on watching, we advise reading through the CAP and the relevant discussion thread for context: CAP-42: Multi-part Transaction Sets Mailing list discussion thread CAPs are in a public Github repo, and the discussion threads are on a public mailing list, so if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, you can participate in the advancement of the Stellar protocol by joining the conversation. If you're interested in keeping on top of protocol changes, you can also join the Stellar developers google group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/stellar-dev

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Stellar Development Foundation Q4 2021 Review

Jan 25, 2022

Virtual

Join us on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 9:00 am PT for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q4 2021 in review. The call will be led by SDF’s CEO and Executive Director, Denelle Dixon who will be joined by SDF leaders to cover how the Stellar network has grown and strategic highlights from the Stellar Development Foundation in Q4 and for 2021 as a whole. We’ll also have special guest Jake Chervinsky, Head of Policy at the Blockchain Association, to talk about the progress we made in 2021 with policymakers and regulators and what we’ll focus on in 2022. You’ll also have the opportunity to submit questions for our speakers.

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North American Bitcoin Conference panel: Tomorrow's DeFi

Jan 18, 2022

Miami

The future of finance is decentralized. So what does that mean for security and compliance? Where do your technical leads fit into the strategy? Join this discussion as we explore the DeFi ecosystem of tomorrow. TNABC brings together the innovators, thought-leaders, and decision-makers of the crypto and blockchain industry. Learn more at https://www.btcmiami.com.

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Virtual Equality Lounge: Redefining Flexibility in the New Normal

Jan 18, 2022

Virtual

The Equality Lounge at Davos is bringing together the world’s most powerful luminaries to assess the current state of global equality and align on solutions that will close the gaps and steer industries towards a more equitable future. If we want to create work environments where employees feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are, we need to have dynamic approaches to a work perk that’s become table stakes in 2022: Flexibility. In this panel, we’ll discuss the tactical and creative ways that leaders can create a flexible work environment that works for their people and for the business.

LIVE

GBBC's Virtual Blockchain Central Davos: “Vision vs. Reality: What Inclusion Means”

Jan 18, 2022

Virtual

In light of the ongoing global health situation, GBBC has postponed its in-person fifth annual Blockchain Central Davos to summer 2022 (date TBD). Instead, GBBC has organized a virtual Blockchain Central Davos on January 18-19th Powered by the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), Blockchain Central Davos has been the hub for blockchain partnership facilitation since 2017. Join us for a virtual program featuring leaders in the blockchain and digital asset space as we unpack the most-pressing developments and challenges facing the ecosystem to unite community and forge solutions in these uncertain times.

LIVE

European Blockchain Convention: Communicating Utility to Grow a Network

Dec 14, 2021

Virtual

European Blockchain Convention was born in 2018 in Barcelona with the mission to inform, educate and connect the global blockchain community. Four years and five large events later, European Blockchain Convention has become the place where thousands of the world’s brightest minds meet every year to discuss the role Blockchain technology will play in the future.

LIVE

The Takeover

Dec 10, 2021

Las Vegas, NV and virtual

Real Vision and MGM Resorts have joined forces to host a groundbreaking event on the biggest revolution since the internet: blockchain. At the iconic MGM Grand in Las Vegas, we’ll be exploring blockchain’s present and future… how it’s touching almost every industry and transforming our lives — and we’re still only in the early days. The Takeover will be a big event with big names and even bigger ideas.

LIVE

The Global Fintech Warming: Democratizing Finance with Blockchain

Dec 7, 2021

Virtual

At Fearless in FinTech you will have the opportunity to learn from the most creative leaders at both Emerging FinTech Companies and Established Financial Services Firms in order to ready yourself and your organization for the increasingly diffuse and interactive way customers engage with their money. For too long, investors have been stuck between a rock and a hard place: lack of liquidity in private markets and diminishing returns in public markets. Enter blockchain technology, which is “melting the ice” by making private investments more liquid and accessible to the general public. Silicon Valley investor SC Moatti and Denelle Dixon, CEO and Executive Director of Stellar Development Foundation, will discuss the recent waves blockchain is making in the global financial infrastructure and value chain and what it means for the future of investing.

LIVE

P2P Financial Systems International Workshop: CBDC panel

Dec 1, 2021

Virtual

Join SDF's COO, Jason Chlipala, for a panel discussion on Central Bank Digital Currencies alongside David Andolfatto (Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) and Thomas Moser (Alternate Member of the Governing Board, Swiss National Bank). The panel will be moderated by Geoffrey Goodell (UCL Centre for Blockchain Technologies).

LIVE

Fintech Abu Dhabi: Can decentralised finance and compliance co-exist?

Nov 23, 2021

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Virtual)

Fintech Abu Dhabi is free to attend - register now and you'll gain access to over 40 hours of content and the chance to learn from more than 150 speakers! Join fintech pioneers, investors, VCs, founders and industry leaders for two days of unmissable opportunity, only at MENA’s leading fintech festival.

LIVE

Meridian

Nov 17, 2021

Virtual

To connect global financial infrastructure, we need to build a strong foundation at the ground level. Local and regional efforts may start by addressing the challenges closest to them, but with the right infrastructure, these solutions can also scale worldwide. Meridian 2021 will serve as a forum for experts in finance, policy, and technology from within and beyond the Stellar community to discuss exciting developments on the network and in the broader industry. This event is virtual and free for everyone.

LIVE

LA Blockchain Summit / Stellar's next wave: AMMs, new partnerships and more

Nov 2, 2021

Virtual

LA Blockchain Summit explores current issues and new developments in crypto and blockchain, as part of LA Blockchain week.

LIVE

Open Protocol Discussion (10/28/21)

Oct 28, 2021

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion on October 28 at 2:00 PM ET! In these bi-weekly meetings, we discuss and plan for changes to upcoming versions of the Stellar Protocol. This meeting will focus on CAP-21, which generalizes transaction pre-conditions, and paves the way for building payment channels on Stellar. It's a technical discussion, so if you are interested in following along, we suggest reading through that CAP.

LIVE

Blockchain Camp ecosistema cripto en América Latina

Oct 27, 2021

Virtual

(En Español) Discussion about the Crypto Ecosystem and DeFi in Latin America

LIVE

Money 20/20: 'Increasing Financial Access & Services with Tokenization'

Oct 24, 2021

Las Vegas

Stellar Development Foundation and Circle are proud to sponsor the ‘Increasing Financial Access & Services with Tokenization’ session at Money 20/20

LIVE

Techstars Startup Weekend Blockchain Latam with Visa and Stellar

Oct 15, 2021

VIRTUAL

Sponsored by Visa and the Stellar Development Foundation, Techstars Startup Weekend Blockchain Latam is an online event that unites the blockchain community in Latin America to build innovative ideas solving problems in the financial sector.

LIVE

Open Protocol Discussion (10/14/21)

Oct 14, 2021

Virtual

Join us for a live stream of the Stellar Open Protocol Discussion on October 14 at 2:00 PM ET!

LIVE

Stellar Development Foundation Q3 2021 Review

Oct 14, 2021

Virtual

Join us on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 12:00pm ET for a presentation of the Stellar Development Foundation’s Q3 in review.

LIVE

Blockchain NYC virtual meetup: Understanding Stellar

Oct 12, 2021

Virtual

Join Billy Grenis, SDF's Manager of BD and Partnerships, for a Stellar 101 presentation and Q&A. This virutal meetup is hosted by BlockchainNYC, the city's largest blockchain community.

LIVE

Reimagina las finanzas con blockchain

Oct 6, 2021

VIRTUAL PANEL

Join Visa and Stellar Development Foundation on October 6 at 2 PM CDT for a panel in Spanish featuring fintech companies that use both Stellar and Visa technology to provide digital financial services in the region.

LIVE

Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments with Stablecoins

Oct 5, 2021

NYC

How the $100B market of blockchain stablecoins is enabling faster and more efficient international payments for both businesses and customers.

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