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How blockchain accelerates small business growth and development
Blockchain technologies are enabling SMEs to access new markets through payment solutions, positively impacting economic development in emerging economies.
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 to support the development and growth of the open-source Stellar blockchain network. SDF and Stellar seek to unlock the world’s economic potential by making money more fluid, markets more open, and people more empowered. The foundation helps maintain Stellar’s codebase, supports the technical and business communities around Stellar, and is a speaking partner to regulators and institutions. SDF is a non-stock, non-profit corporation organized under the laws of Delaware.
Blockchain technologies are enabling SMEs to access new markets through payment solutions, positively impacting economic development in emerging economies.
Blockchain technologies are connecting global financial systems so they are easily interoperable, efficient, affordable and accessible.