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Exploring the Fascinating Journey of Stellar Lumens: From Origins to Impact

Unveiling the Remarkable Journey of Stellar Lumens: Origins, Value, and Impact on DeFi

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Aug 19, 2023
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Stellar Lumens (XLM) is a cryptocurrency that has been making a significant impact since its introduction. In this exploration of its history, value, and importance, we will examine the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and how Stellar Lumens is influencing the financial industry.

A Glance at Stellar Lumens' Origins

In 2014, Stellar Lumens (XLM) was introduced by Jed McCaleb, who also played a key role in creating Ripple. The goal of XLM is to revolutionize cross-border transactions and create a connection between digital currencies and traditional fiat money.

XLM launched with the issuance of 100 billion stellars, and 25% of them were allocated to non-profit organizations. This move was quickly adopted by platforms like Mercado Bitcoin, which helped XLM gain 3 million users and a market cap of $15 million in a short period of time.

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