Core Concepts
Build your foundational understanding of what makes the Stellar network tick.
Stellar Stack
Explore the core components and architecture of the Stellar stack, and see how they work together to power a fast, scalable, and decentralized network.
Lumens
Learn about lumens (XLM), the native digital asset of the Stellar network. Understand its role in transactions, network fees, and smart contract rent.
Stellar Consensus Protocol
A brief overview of how the Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP), a proof of agreement protocol, enables consensus and validates transactions on the network.
Stellar Data Structures
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Operations & Transactions
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Fees, Resource Limits, and Metering
Learn how fees, resource limits, and metering work on the Stellar network. Understand cost structures, transaction pricing, and smart contract resource limits.
Stellar Ecosystem Proposals
Learn about Stellar Ecosystem Proposals (SEPs), standards that enhance interoperability, improve functionality, and expand the network's capabilities.
Smart Contracts
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Data Format
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Anchors
Learn about the on and off ramps on Stellar called anchors and their role in bridging between the traditional financial system and blockchain networks.
SDEX
Learn how liquidity pools enable trading on the Stellar DEX. Understand how they work, provide liquidity, and enable decentralized asset swaps on the network.