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US inflation data will be ‘messy’ — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

A potent combination of CPI figures and more make for a problematic week as Bitcoin price struggles.

Bitcoin (BTC) starts another week in a precarious position near $20,000 ahead of fresh macro upheaval.

After admittedly sealing its best week’s gains since March, the largest cryptocurrency is struggling to hold onto its recently-reclaimed levels.
Major resistance zones remain overhead, and with inflation data due for release later in the week, the coming days could prove unnerving for risk assets everywhere.

At the same time, crypto market sentiment is showing signs of recovery, and on-chain metrics continue to underscore what should be Bitcoin’s latest macro price bottom.

With conflicting data everywhere, Cointelegraph takes a deeper look at potential market-moving factors for the week ahead.

200-week moving average causes headaches

At around $20,850, the June 10 weekly close was hardly anything special for BTC/USD, but the pair still managed its best seven days’ growth in several months.

Ending Sunday a full $1,600 higher than its position at the start of the week, Bitcoin thus sealed progress not seen since March.

The success did not last, however, as the hours following the weekly close turned negative. At the time of writing, BTC/USD was targeting $20,400, data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed.

BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView
Bitcoin’s ability to hold current levels could be key in deciding the mood this ummer, as relief on global equities would provide an opportunity for crypto to erase some of its losses from recent months.

Commentators including trading suite Decentrader thus eyed the weekly chart with interest.

Others were less enthusiastic, noting that BTC/USD had still performed another close below the essential 200-week moving average (WMA) at around $22,500.

In previous bear markets, the 200 WMA acted as a general support level, with Bitcoin wicking below it briefly to put in macro bottoms. This time, however, appears to be different, as $22,500 has been absent from the chart for a month.

Zooming out, meanwhile, popular trader TechDev advocated a more optimistic outlook for the rest of 2022.

By the end of the year, he argued at the weekend, a reclaim of further important WMAs should result in Bitcoin ending its “reaccumulation phase” altogether.

“BTC flipping 32-35K likely confirms end of reaccumulation and this year+ correction,” TechDev told Twitter followers

“Most probable to occur imo once both 100W and 50W EMAs are in this range. 100W currently at 34.8K and 50W at 37.2K.”

Elsewhere, continued asset liquidation from embattled crypto lending platform Celsius added to selling pressure.

Relentless dollar is back as Asia markets dip

Asian stocks trended down on July 11 as the start to the macro week was clouded by news of social unrest in China.

As protesters demanded the release of frozen funds amid a scandal involving both banking officials and local authorities accused of abusing COVID-19 tracking apps, markets felt the strain.

At the time of writing, the Shanghai Composite Index traded down 1.5%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was 3.1% lower.

Europe fared somewhat better with modest growth for the FTSE 100 and Germany’s DAX, with the United States still to open.

Prior to Wall Street returning, however, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) was already making fresh strides higher, canceling out a retracement that had provided a cooler end to last week.

DXY was at 107.4 on July 11, just 0.4 points off twenty-year highs seen days prior.

Analyzing the situation, one analyst at trading firm The Rock described DXY as “about as extreme as it gets” in terms of year-to-date growth.

“Based on the extreme rally so far this year, the DXY is now up 16% year on year,” he wrote:

“This is about as extreme as it gets historically speaking and, unfortunately, it typically coincides with major financial stress in markets, a recession, or both.”

Bitcoin managed to buck its traditional inverse correlation to DXY last week, climbing in tandem with the index.

U.S. dollar index (DXY) 1-day candle chart. Source: TradingView
Inflation tipped to provide “messy week”

If that weren’t enough, the age-old topic of inflation is apt to provide a further test of market resilience this week.

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) readout for June is due July 13, and expectations are for the monthly figure to be even higher year-on-year.

The higher inflation, and the more it diverges from those already high expectations, the more risk assets tend to react in anticipation of a reaction from policymakers.

For macro analyst Alex Krueger, the likely trajectory for this week is thus clear.

“Going to be messy,” he summarized on Twitter.

CPI, while stripping out many of the leading inflation indicators, even caught the attention of mainstream commentators over the weekend in a grim hint that this week’s figures could put the cat among the pigeons.

“As next week's US CPI inflation print may get very close to 9%, some will be quick to point out that this measure is backward-looking,” economist Mohamed El-Erian reacted:

“Yes...but it Captures the pain that many are feeling, particularly the less fortunate segments of society; and Influences inflation expectations.”
Any knee-jerk reaction, meanwhile, could definitively spook Bitcoin markets in line with other risk assets, or at least spark major volatility, as seen during previous CPI events.

MACD hints at price bottom in progress

With multiple Bitcoin price metrics either flashing “bottom” or even hitting all-time lows, the space is not short of signals suggesting a BTC investment at current prices has a historically unrivaled risk/reward ratio.

This week, the latest metric to join the herd is the moving average convergence/divergence (MACD) on the weekly chart.

MACD effectively tracks a chart trend already playing out. It involves subtracting the 26-period exponential moving average (EMA) from the 12-period EMA.

When the resulting value is below zero, Bitcoin tends to be in a bottoming scenario, meaning that the recent trip to $17,600 could be so too should historical norms repeat.

Commentator Matthew Hyland, meanwhile, noted a similar MACD structure still playing out on the 3-day chart.

“3-Day MACD is still on a bullish cross,” market analyst Kevin Svenson added:

“Despite the pullback, I remain bullish here for the medium term.”
As Cointelegraph recently reported, Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI) is already at its most “oversold” levels in history.

Last week, meanwhile, one trader called July 15 as the key date by which another chart feature will call the bottom, this one composed of two separate MAs.

2-month highs for Crypto Fear & Greed Index

As a modest silver lining, the average crypto investor is slowly getting their confidence back, the latest data suggests.

Building on previous strength, crypto market sentiment hit its highest levels since early May over the weekend and is now at 22/100.

While still in “extreme fear” territory, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index’s renaissance provides a clear contrast to the events of the past two months, during which it dipped as low as 8/100 — below even some previous bear market bottoms.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-inflation-data-will-be-messy-5-things-to-know-in-bitcoin-this-week

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Lady asks Ai - why are they really blocking out The Sun?

Finally an AI that tells it like it is..
I wish I knew which LLM this was.
If you know, please let me know in the comments.

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🇺🇸 Elon Musk says he's "disappointed" to see the US Government's new massive spending bill.

"This increases the budget deficit and undermines the work the DOGE team is doing."

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says "tariffs are not going away."

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has stated that the 10% baseline tariff on imports will likely remain in place for the foreseeable future, according to his comments on CNN's "State of the Union" on May 11, 2025.

Lutnick insists that the tariffs are not going away and that businesses and foreign countries, rather than consumers, will bear the cost of the tariffs.

Additionally, Lutnick has maintained that the baseline 10% tariff on all countries will not be reduced below this rate.

He has also emphasized that the tariffs are a necessary step to reset global trade dynamics and open up new markets for American exporters.

Despite these assurances, economists and consumer sentiment surveys generally disagree with Lutnick's stance, suggesting that consumers are likely to face increased costs due to the tariffs.

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👉 Coinbase just launched an AI agent for Crypto Trading

Custom AI assistants that print money in your sleep? 🔜

The future of Crypto x AI is about to go crazy.

👉 Here’s what you need to know:

💠 'Based Agent' enables creation of custom AI agents
💠 Users set up personalized agents in < 3 minutes
💠 Equipped w/ crypto wallet and on-chain functions
💠 Capable of completing trades, swaps, and staking
💠 Integrates with Coinbase’s SDK, OpenAI, & Replit

👉 What this means for the future of Crypto:

1. Open Access: Democratized access to advanced trading
2. Automated Txns: Complex trades + streamlined on-chain activity
3. AI Dominance: Est ~80% of crypto 👉txns done by AI agents by 2025

🚨 I personally wouldn't bet against Brian Armstrong and Jesse Pollak.

👉 Coinbase just launched an AI agent for Crypto Trading
Celebrating 6 Years of Mainnet: XDC Network’s Journey of Impact and Innovation Since 8 Years.

XDC Network was introduced in 2017 by XinFin, and on June 1, 2019, the XDC Network launched its mainnet—marking the beginning of a journey to revolutionize global trade-finance, Payment & Settlement layer for enterprise and asset tokenization through enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure. Today, we proudly celebrate 6 years of resilience, innovation, and real-world adoption.

🔹 Network Highlights:
• 798M+ transactions processed
• 89M+ blocks produced
• 261 validators decentralized globally
• 1.2M+ accounts created • 168K+ smart contracts deployed

🔧 Major Milestones:
• XDC 2.0 Protocol upgrade for performance and security
• Solidity 0.8.23 support + Etherscan integration
• XDC Explorer V2 with NFT, AI, and real-time data
• LayerZero integration for cross-chain interoperability
• Account abstraction with gasless dApp experience

🏛️ Enterprise Integration at Scale:
• Trusted by institutions: SBI Japan, Deutsche Telekom, Securitize, Archax, RAK DAO, LIQI, and more
• ...

Ripple’s Stablecoin, RLUSD, Gets Stamp of Approval in Dubai

The move opens doors to the usage of RLUSD in the Dubai agency's payments platform, Ripple said.

🔹️Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has received regulatory approval from Dubai's financial authority, allowing its use within the Dubai International Financial Centre.

🔹️The approval enables RLUSD to be integrated into Ripple's licensed payments platform and potentially used by other DFSA-registered entities.

🔹️Despite the approval, it remains uncertain how many firms will adopt RLUSD, though Ripple continues to expand its presence in the UAE with local partnerships.

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/06/03/ripples-stablecoin-rlusd-gets-stamp-of-approval-in-dubai

Ripple Strikes Major Deal: Germany’s DZ BANK Goes Live with XRP Custody

Ripple just made a massive move in Europe, quietly. According to crypto analyst pumpius on X, Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ BANK, has officially gone live with a Ripple-powered digital asset custody platform.

With over €350 billion in assets under custody, this partnership marks a huge milestone for Ripple, especially as it slips into the core infrastructure of traditional finance without making a huge hype.

https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/683ec9ef51bc2514939244d6/

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Fund Tokenization Prepares Asset Managers for ‘Perfect Storm’

Synopsis:

  • Great Wealth Transfer will see $84 trillion of intragenerational asset transfer over the next 20 years
  • Gen Y and Z investors favor investment in alternative asset types, which tokenization makes more investable for HNW clients
  • Tokenization encourages platform changes, and will ultimately bring additional operational benefits

A triumvirate of large-scale market changes are set to transform the asset management industry over the next decade.

With trillions of dollars worth of assets set to flow into the wallets of Gen X, Y, and Z investors, much of which will accumulate onchain, asset managers who move first to serve this new market will gain an advantage in capturing this revenue opportunity. The immediate opportunity is similar to when the ETF format was introduced in 1993, with first-mover State Street launching the SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF)—now one of the largest ETFs globally. The tokenized asset format is today’s generational opportunity.

Tokenization can unlock accessibility to alternative asset types and more composable assets and structures, enabling a significant change in how investors manage portfolios. With greater automation and rules-based investment allocations, entirely new strategies could also become economically viable. Integrating existing platforms with next-generation digital systems will enable the industry to modernize in stages, ultimately allowing for the adoption of new asset types at scale.

The forthcoming vicennial transformation of the industry will enable it to transform and emerge triumphant. Those at the forefront of this technology evolution stand to dominate and shape the future of asset management.

 

Great Wealth Transfer prompts global investment shake-up

The asset management industry is on the cusp of the largest wealth transfer event ever, set to last for the next two decades. Consulting firm Cerulli Associates estimates $84 trillion in assets is set to change hands as wealth passes from the baby boomer generation to Gen X, Y, and Z investors.

However, the investment behavior of these younger benefactors differs significantly from their forebears in two ways. Holding Web3 wallets and accounts on Robinhood, rather than brokerage accounts like their parents, millennials are opting for a more self-service model in their long-term holdings. Add to that the shift in risk appetite, searching for higher growth through less conventional asset types like private markets and crypto, and the need for the industry to transform quickly is clear.

Whilst the industry is not currently set up to offer this new investor class more customization, as opposed to one-size-fits-all product offerings, an 80% majority of asset managers believe customization for the masses will be an important investment strategy in the next five years.

 
 

                                          Ryan Lovell, Chainlink Labs

 

While asset managers could build their own proprietary blockchain infrastructure and smart contract systems from the ground up, that approach would require significant resources and specialized engineers, extend time to market, and be at higher risk of technical vulnerabilities or implementation errors. On the other hand, fully outsourcing the implementation would leave them with limited roadmap control, interoperability, and customizability, along with dependency risks.

Ryan Lovell, director of capital markets at Chainlink Labs, commented: “That’s why leading asset managers are taking a hybrid approach, leveraging both existing systems and Chainlink’s decentralized infrastructure to implement modular solutions that can scale across multiple blockchains.”

 

Industry transformation through tokenization

The launch of tokenized funds by firms such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity International has created a need for the fund administration industry to evolve to an onchain format. However, nearly all, 93% of fund services firms, have not automated data inputs, data checks, and key workflows, so their operations are still manually intensive, leading to increased operational costs, reduced liquidity, and missed investment opportunities. Standard transfer agent processing can take between one and three days for routine transactions, and between five and seven days for complex cases requiring additional compliance checks, cross-border settlements, or manual document verification.

“Operational efficiency is just the starting point of tokenizing funds,” said Lovell. “The real value is meeting the needs of future investors who are increasingly accumulating wealth across multiple blockchain networks.”

In order to reach this new onchain world, asset managers and their service providers may not want to make a huge investment to completely change their infrastructure, but instead adapt their existing systems to make them compatible with multiple blockchains.

For example, in November 2024, SBI Digital Markets, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink completed the implementation of a tokenized fund to demonstrate how existing fund administration processes can be successfully made compatible with tokenized funds.

SBI Digital Markets, as a custodian and fund distributor, used smart contracts, oracle networks, and multiple blockchains to automate its processes. One of the key components was the digital transfer agent smart contract, which used multiple oracle networks from Chainlink and its blockchain-agnostic architecture to create a unified golden record.

Lovell compared the digital transfer agent to an offchain/onchain coordinator that does everything that a traditional transfer agent does, but in digital form.

“It does not replace the existing system but enables firms to be compatible with blockchain and then offer a service that can scale to all their customers,” he said. “Asset managers should be demanding this from their service providers.”

The pilot showed that a tokenized fund could maintain its share register on one blockchain while using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable the processing of intensive fund lifecycle activities such as subscriptions and redemptions on different blockchains while meeting institutional security and compliance standards.

Swift, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink also settled tokenized fund subscriptions and redemptions using the Swift network, which enables payments with fiat currencies across more than 11,500 financial institutions in over 200 countries.

                                     Winston Quek, SBI Digital Markets

Winston Quek, CEO at SBI Digital Markets, said in a statement: “This new way of launching fund structures and administering them via smart contracts empowers both fund managers and their service providers to deliver new onchain financial products and lower operational costs to investors, both things they are actively looking for.”

In addition to lowering costs, using blockchains increases transparency and allows real-time reconciliation between the fund distributor and the fund issuer. Lovell highlighted that Chainlink can also use the same architecture to enable investors who want to hold tokens that are backed by offchain assets, settle these tokens across any blockchain, incorporate data that is needed to process transactions onchain, such as NAV data, and coordinate payments between distributors and the asset managers.

In the U.S. there are requirements around private and public funds and Chainlink enables asset managers to consolidate and consume onchain record keeping while fulfilling regulatory obligations. U.S. funds also require the distributor to onboard users and buy and sell the fund while the custodian and fund accountant provide reporting data.

“We allow all of those service providers to coordinate outside of their firewalls,” said Lovell. “Chainlink’s goal is to enable the TradFi and DeFi worlds to seamlessly connect, which increases utility.”

 

The Great Wealth Transfer is driving asset management onchain

With $84 trillion set to flow from baby boomers to Gen X, Y, and Z, their demand for alternative asset types and customization will shape the future of asset management. While today’s systems may be prohibitively expensive to offer these benefits at scale, tokenization changes the economics.

Tokenized funds by BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity International have already proven the demand for onchain assets, while a solution by SBI Digital Markets, UBS Asset Management, and Chainlink has demonstrated the operational efficiencies of blockchain technology and how onchain assets can be provided at scale.

The choice is clear for asset managers and service providers: embrace the tokenization revolution and lead the next era of finance or risk being left behind. Those who act now will not only gain a first-mover advantage but also shape the future of the industry.

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Stellar's Ecosystem Surges Forward: Smart Contracts, Lightning Speed, and Real-World Impact in 2025

The Stellar blockchain ecosystem is experiencing remarkable momentum in 2025, with groundbreaking technical achievements and expanding real-world adoption that position it as a major player in the decentralized finance landscape. From lightning-fast transaction speeds to innovative smart contract capabilities, Stellar is demonstrating that blockchain technology can deliver both performance and practical utility.

Technical Breakthroughs Drive Performance

The Stellar Development Foundation's Q1 2025 quarterly report reveals impressive technical milestones that showcase the network's maturation. The platform now processes an astounding 5,000 transactions per second with remarkably fast 2.5-second block times, putting it among the fastest blockchain networks in operation today.

This performance leap isn't just about raw numbers—it represents Stellar's commitment to creating infrastructure that can handle real-world demand. Whether it's cross-border payments, asset tokenization, or decentralized applications, the network's enhanced capabilities provide the foundation for scalable blockchain solutions.

Smart Contracts Get Smarter with Soroban

One of the most significant developments has been the launch and continued evolution of Soroban, Stellar's smart contract platform. The introduction of Contract Copilot represents a major advancement in developer experience, enabling faster and safer smart contract development through enhanced tooling and guidance.

This focus on developer experience is crucial for ecosystem growth. By lowering barriers to entry and improving the development process, Stellar is positioning itself to attract innovative projects and talented developers who might otherwise choose competing platforms.

New Token Standards Meet Market Needs

The Stellar Development Foundation has introduced new token standards developed specifically based on feedback from developers and institutional users. This responsive approach to platform development demonstrates Stellar's commitment to building technology that meets actual market needs rather than theoretical requirements.

These standards are particularly important as institutional adoption continues to grow, with organizations requiring robust, compliant, and flexible token frameworks for their blockchain initiatives.

Global USDC Integration Expands Utility

The integration of USDC across Stellar's global network represents a significant milestone for practical cryptocurrency adoption. Stablecoins like USDC provide the price stability necessary for everyday transactions and business operations, making them crucial for blockchain platforms seeking real-world utility.

This integration is particularly impactful in emerging markets, where access to stable digital currencies can provide financial services to underbanked populations and facilitate more efficient cross-border transactions.

Industry Events Build Community Momentum

The Stellar ecosystem's growing influence is evident in its presence at major industry events. The foundation's participation as a sponsor at Consensus 2025 in Toronto and Digital Assets Week in New York demonstrates its commitment to engaging with builders, investors, and institutional leaders across the blockchain space.

These events serve as crucial networking opportunities and platforms for showcasing innovative projects within the Stellar ecosystem. Recent Meridian events have highlighted creative projects like Skyhitz and HoneyCoin, illustrating the collaborative spirit and diverse applications being built on the platform.

Real-World Impact in Emerging Markets

Perhaps most importantly, Stellar's growth isn't just about technical metrics—it's about real-world impact. The platform's focus on emerging markets addresses genuine financial inclusion challenges, providing efficient payment rails and access to digital financial services where traditional banking infrastructure may be limited.

This practical approach to blockchain implementation sets Stellar apart from projects that focus primarily on speculative trading or theoretical use cases. By solving actual problems for real users, Stellar is building sustainable demand for its technology.

Looking Ahead: Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure

Stellar positions itself as offering enterprise-grade asset tokenization alongside its DeFi capabilities and payment infrastructure. This comprehensive approach makes it attractive to institutions looking for a single platform that can handle multiple blockchain use cases.

The combination of fast transactions, low costs, smart contract capabilities, and regulatory-conscious development creates a compelling value proposition for enterprises considering blockchain adoption.

The Road Forward

As 2025 progresses, Stellar's ecosystem appears well-positioned for continued growth. The technical infrastructure improvements, developer-focused enhancements, and real-world adoption initiatives create a strong foundation for expanding use cases and user adoption.

The blockchain industry has seen many projects promise revolutionary capabilities, but Stellar's focus on delivering measurable performance improvements and practical solutions suggests a mature approach to blockchain development. With transaction speeds that rival traditional payment systems and growing institutional adoption, Stellar is demonstrating that blockchain technology can move beyond experimental phases into mainstream utility.

For developers, institutions, and users looking for blockchain solutions that prioritize both performance and practical applicability, Stellar's 2025 developments represent significant progress toward a more accessible and useful decentralized financial ecosystem.

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Soroban Security Audit Bank: Raising the Standard for Smart Contract Security

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is deeply committed to helping ensure that the highest security standards are available for projects building on the Stellar network. Last year SDF launched the Soroban Security Audit Bank, an initiative to provide projects access to auditing experts and tooling that are proven to help prevent hacks by catching potential bugs, inefficiencies, and security flaws before contracts go live. Through the Soroban Security Audit Bank, we’re empowering teams building on Soroban with comprehensive security audits from leading audit firms, enhanced readiness support, and robust tooling, significantly elevating the ecosystem’s safety and efficiency.

Since launch, the Soroban Security Audit Bank has successfully conducted over 40 essential audits, deploying over $3 million to support security of the smart contracts on Stellar. Check it out!

 

Ecosystem Success Stories: How the Soroban Audit Bank Drives Security Forward

By making automated formal verification available to developers, in addition to allocating significant budget for securing many of the top DeFi protocols built on top of Stellar, SDF has established a new security standard in the Web3 ecosystem. Mooly Sagiv, Co-Founder of Certora
SDF has been a strong partner as we’ve worked with teams across the Stellar ecosystem. SDF’s Audit Bank initiative allows for a smooth and streamlined review process, and is a clear reflection of the Stellar ecosystem’s enhanced commitment to security. Robert Chen, CEO of OtterSec
 

Leading projects within the Soroban ecosystem have highlighted the impact of the Audit Bank

Finding a good auditor is difficult, expensive, and high-stakes. The Audit Bank streamlines the process and supports ecosystem projects with security review at critical growth milestones. Markus Paulson, Co-Founder of Script3
The audit firms we worked with deeply understood the full ecosystem and the underlying protocols used. Their expertise and the tools from the Audit Bank strengthened our security and supported user and investor trust. Esteban Iglesias Manríquez, Co-Founder of Palta.Labs

What's New in 2025: Enhanced Audit Support for Soroban Builders

Teams building financial protocols, high-dependency data services, high-traction dApps funded by the Stellar Community Fund are able to request an audit and will typically be matched with a reputable audit firm within two weeks. We recently restructured the program for this year to enhance audit efficiency and incentivize accountability, and rapid and complete vulnerability remediation:

  • Complimentary Initial Audit: Projects will need to contribute 5% of the audit cost upfront, but this co-payment amount is eligible for a full refund, provided that critical, high, and medium vulnerabilities identified are swiftly remediated within 20 business days of receiving the initial audit report (learn more).
  • Incentivized Security at Key Traction Milestones: Complimentary, extensive follow-up audits are available as projects achieve critical traction milestones (e.g., $10M and $100M TVL). These audits include deeper assessments such as formal verification or competitive audits, significantly boosting project security at pivotal stages.
  • Advanced Security Tooling: Projects can enhance their security self-serve through complimentary or discounted access to specialized tooling, which provide vulnerability detection and formal verification capabilities (see full list of available tooling). These tools are encouraged to capture ‘easy-to-spot’ issues prior to audit as well as a final check post-audit to increase the effectiveness and thoroughness of audits.
  • Enhanced Audit Readiness Support: Projects receive structured preparation support, including the implementation of best practices and security standards based on the STRIDE threat modeling framework. This ensures project teams are thoroughly prepared, optimizing audit efficiency and minimizing delays.

Get Started Today

If you're already funded through the Stellar Community Fund, meet the criteria and ready to secure your smart contracts, check your email for an invitation to submit an audit request–if you haven’t received one, contact [email protected].

If you haven't built on Stellar yet, we encourage you to start your journey with the Stellar Community Fund to become eligible for future security audits and ecosystem support. For any broader questions on the program, contact [email protected].

Also, we’re organizing an exciting series of workshops–join us for the kick-off on Soroban Security Best Practices on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2 PM ET on @StellarOrg. Together, we're shaping a secure and resilient future for smart contracts on Stellar.

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