REAL8 Gateway, the WooCommerce plugin that lets an online store accept REAL8, is now listed in the official WordPress plugin directory. Any WooCommerce store can install it from Plugins > Add New by searching for “REAL8 Gateway”, and updates arrive through WordPress itself, like any other plugin. The listing is at https://wordpress.org/plugins/real8-gateway/ and the current
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Sooner or later, quantum computers will break the cryptography that secures nearly every blockchain in existence. That is not a fringe prediction. It is the working assumption of NIST, of Google, and of the Stellar Development Foundation itself. The interesting question is not whether it happens, but which networks have a credible plan for the
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A complete walk-through of what you can do with the REAL8 Wallet, from creating an account to providing liquidity, sending money across borders, and customising every preference. What is the REAL8 Wallet? The REAL8 Wallet (app.real8.org) is a free, web-based, non-custodial wallet for the Stellar network. “Non-custodial” means you, and only you, hold the keys
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wREAL8 brings REAL8 to Base, BSC, Optimism and Solana — fully backed 1:1. Learn what it is, how the airdrop works, and what you can do with your tokens.
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Over the past months, silver has experienced a strong upward movement, drawing renewed attention from investors, institutions, and everyday savers alike. This rise is not happening in isolation. It reflects broader macroeconomic pressures: persistent inflation, currency debasement concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and a growing demand for tangible stores of value.
From the REAL8 perspective, this moment is not a surprise. It is a confirmation.
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📝 Update — April 2026 Since this article was published, the REAL8 liquidity ecosystem has expanded considerably: Third SDEX pool: a REAL8/USDC classic liquidity pool on the Stellar DEX complements the original REAL8/XLM pool. Soroswap AMM pools on Soroban (Stellar’s smart-contract layer) — REAL8/USDC and REAL8/XLM — using a different, constant-product design than SDEX Classic.
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📝 Update — April 2026 When this article was written, the REAL8 cross-chain bridge was still a proposal. It is now live and fully automated: Four destination chains: BNB Smart Chain, Base, Optimism, and Solana. Each has a source-verified, non-upgradeable wREAL8 contract and an active DEX pool against USDC. Mint-on-demand, 1:1 backed. wREAL8 is only
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Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) and different participants of the Stellar ecosystem gathered in Madrid, Spain, from September 26 to 28, 2023, for the 5th annual Stellar Conference. The theme of the event was “Unlocking Human Potential,” which set the stage for a series of highly engaging talks and announcements. Developers, founders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other
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Our world is becoming increasingly digital in almost every aspect. From how we order groceries to how we consult our doctors, to how we catch up with our families, our physical and digital lives are now merged. This digital progression is spreading and accelerating, especially in the way we relate to money. Proof of this
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The Stellar Build Challenge is an ongoing program to reward innovation and development in the Stellar ecosystem, and this year the 5th Stellar Build Challenge received submissions from more than 50 different projects, of which 35 were awarded a total of 5.7 million lumens by the judges. There were many good entries competing on this
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