The numbers from our Q3 are proof that real-world adoption is here:
- 37% growth in full-time developers on the network.
- A 700% increase over Q2 in smart contract invocations.
- $5.4 billion in RWA volume.
- Stellar is the 4th-most active blockchain, according to…
— Denelle Dixon (@DenelleDixon) October 30, 2025
Dixon revealed that the Stellar network saw 37% growth in full-time developers, alongside a 700% quarterly increase in smart contract invocations. Stellar also saw a significant increase in real-world assets in the last quarter, reaching $5.4 billion volume.
Chainspect has ranked Stellar as the fourth most active blockchain. "The momentum is measurable and it's accelerating," Dixon added.
In August, Stellar surpassed 100 million smart contract transactions in remarkable growth milestone.
Other Q3 milestones
Stablecoin PayPal USD ($PYUSD) arrived on the Stellar network in September, expanding the stablecoin's reach.
$PYUSD is built on the Stellar Asset Contract (SAC) and is natively compatible with Stellar smart contract protocols, making integration simple for builders and businesses.
Stellar Development Foundation and Pantera Capital announced a partnership in September to accelerate the growth and success of the Stellar ecosystem.
Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 arrived on the Stellar network, improving interoperability and usage.
Whisk (Protocol 23), which brings some of the biggest network improvements since Stellar launched smart contracts, was also deployed. At press time, Stellar's $XLM token was trading at $0.305.
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