Stellar’s Meridian Conference Spotlights DeFi, RWAs, and Stablecoins in Emerging Markets
The Stellar Meridian conference took place in Rio de Janeiro on September 17-18, 2023, showcasing the project’s commitment to advancing decentralized finance (DeFi) and the integration of real-world assets (RWA) within its platform. As one of the early adopters of blockchain technology, Stellar has continually focused on expanding its functionalities, and this year’s conference was no exception. The event followed the recent release of Stellar’s Protocol 23 upgrade, nicknamed “whisk,” which enhances the blockchain’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This upgrade builds on the successful Soroban upgrade, which introduced smart contracts to the Stellar ecosystem, enabling a wider range of decentralized applications.












