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# ![@TheLumenReport Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1842363540046577664.png) @TheLumenReport The Lumen Report

Stellar and its ecosystem are experiencing significant growth and adoption, with major milestones such as the listing of $SHX on Kraken and the integration of PYUSD stablecoin with PayPal. The network is also seeing increased utility with the launch of Soroban smart contracts, enabling faster and more secure transactions. Additionally, Stellar's focus on real-world use cases and regulatory compliance is driving institutional adoption and investment in the ecosystem.

### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1842363540046577664/interactions)
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### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1842363540046577664/posts_active)
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### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1842363540046577664/followers)
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### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1842363540046577664/influencer_rank)
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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1842363540046577664/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies)  #3331 [finance](/list/finance)  [stocks](/list/stocks)  [exchanges](/list/exchanges)  #2404 [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  [countries](/list/countries)  [currencies](/list/currencies)  [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  [vc firms](/list/vc-firms) 

**Social topic influence**
[$xlm](/topic/$xlm) #8, [xlm](/topic/xlm) #17, [$shx](/topic/$shx) #6, [blockchain](/topic/blockchain) #356, [$velo](/topic/$velo) #10, [xrp](/topic/xrp) #212, [$xrp](/topic/$xrp) #126, [finance](/topic/finance) #2887, [stablecoins](/topic/stablecoins) #326, [realtime](/topic/realtime) #132

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@stellarorg](/creator/undefined) [@degenadhd](/creator/undefined) [@datruthhuts](/creator/undefined) [@strongholdpay](/creator/undefined) [@redpilledpro](/creator/undefined) [@gokuxlm](/creator/undefined) [@denelledixon](/creator/undefined) [@dave08612536354](/creator/undefined) [@buildonstellar](/creator/undefined) [@shxguru](/creator/undefined) [@luketdd](/creator/undefined) [@veloprotocol](/creator/undefined) [@tammycamp](/creator/undefined) [@thedtcc](/creator/undefined) [@moneygram](/creator/undefined) [@wisdomtreeprime](/creator/undefined) [@lozion](/creator/undefined) [@bignectarr](/creator/undefined) [@cryptojourneyrs](/creator/undefined) [@ondofinance](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Stellar (XLM)](/topic/$xlm) [Stronghold (SHX)](/topic/$shx) [Velo (VELO)](/topic/$velo) [XRP (XRP)](/topic/xrp) [Chainlink (LINK)](/topic/chainlink) [Ethereum (ETH)](/topic/ethereum) [USDC (USDC)](/topic/usdc) [Solana (SOL)](/topic/solana) [Bitcoin (BTC)](/topic/bitcoin) [Brickken (BKN)](/topic/brickken) [IBM (IBM)](/topic/ibm) [CME Group Inc (CME)](/topic/$cme) [Hundred Million (100M)](/topic/$100m) [Opulous (OPUL)](/topic/opulous) [PayPal USD (PYUSD)](/topic/$pyusd) [Marinade Finance (MNDE)](/topic/marinade-finance)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1842363540046577664/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Are you paying attention to what is happening with Gold Keep your eyes open. Vietnam is going crazy for it right now. The question is are you ready for whats coming $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1979218914534978046) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-17T16:12Z 4972 followers, 1173 engagements


"@Lozion This volume points to more than standard testnet spam. Context: US regulatory shift with the GENIUS Act now enables a single national license for stablecoins potentially opening doors for big US stablecoin launches. 💰"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1979243598622216558) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-17T17:50Z 4979 followers, XX engagements


"@Lozion Activity is possibly linked to real fintech prepXMoney rumors Elon connections or institutional compliance testing not just random traffic. New rules let one federally licensed group serve US-wide (except some states like NY) and this aligns with the timing and scale. 🔍⚖"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1979243842894184771) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-17T17:51Z 4977 followers, XXX engagements


"How will Stellar's new protocol upgrade impact everyday users and developers Share your predictions tag your project. $XLM #Stellar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980445933889560990) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-21T01:28Z 4973 followers, 1064 engagements


"🚨 SHx Bridge now live Stronghold enables seamless $SHX movement between Stellar & Ethereum via Axelar protocol. Cross-chain interoperability unlocked. Not financial advice. #Stronghold #Stellar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980631909790052465) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-21T13:47Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"🌟 Denelle Dixon (@DenelleDixon) is reshaping Stellar's global footprintthis year's launch of Meridian Pay and Stellar Aid Assist unleashed borderless payroll aid and business payments driving weekly user activity to new highs. With her vision SDF is on track for $3B+ in tokenized assets and new community-powered stablecoins. The future of open-access finance is being built by bold visible leaders. Source: #Leadership #WomenInWeb3 $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980786183056605681) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T00:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"🛠 Sergey Nazarov (@SergeyNazarov) founder of Chainlink is making oracles the backbone of real-world DeFienabling insurance payouts supply-chain automation and gaming rewards that update instantly with trusted data. Chainlink's cross-platform bridges are helping blockchain touch every industry. Source: #Chainlink #Oracles #Web3 $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980846576378773889) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T04:00Z 4979 followers, XXX engagements


"🏪 Real merchants real pay: Across Brazil and Africa Stellar-powered QR apps like Decaf and Cowrie are letting shops accept stablecoins for groceries fuel and school supplies. Payments settle instantlyno card networks no waiting no financial exclusion. Builders keep it open source so anyone anywhere can launch their own local payment project. Source: #OpenPayments #SmallBiz $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980967378113671451) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T12:00Z 4979 followers, XXX engagements


"XLM's designation by the Federal Reserve for FedNow integration represents a concrete validation of its technical infrastructure for US payment systems. This inclusion underscores Stellar's existing compliance framework and operational readiness to serve as a settlement layer for real-time institutional payments at the federal level"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980976000885469349) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T12:34Z 4970 followers, 4101 engagements


"Legacy finance isn't just being disruptedit's being elegantly re-engineered on blockchain rails like $XLM. When institutional actorsfrom DTCC to Federal Reservesignal stablecoin and tokenization readiness we see the real puzzle forming: cross-border value transfer compliance and inclusion all converge. Watch as Stellar powers quietly solve the problems the headlines miss. #Blockchain #PayTech"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980986570795585661) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T13:16Z 4977 followers, 1011 engagements


"🏦 Banks and fintechs are now piloting blockchain-based cross-border settlements for instant value transfers. 2025's newest integrations let remittance firms and SMBs bypass old wire delays reduce fees and automate complianceall while increasing system transparency. Ripple Stellar and Swift pilots are setting standards for global transfer speed and efficiency. Source: #Payments #Fintech $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981027769216557361) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T16:00Z 4978 followers, XXX engagements


"Stellar Mainnet just upgraded to Protocol XX after a validator vote. Community-driven improvements in action. #XLM #DecentralizedFinance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981076475609776265) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T19:13Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"$SHX is now trading live on @krakenfx A major step forward for merchant rails and interoperability. #SHX #Stronghold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981077420590395411) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T19:17Z 4979 followers, XXX engagements


"🚨 BREAKING: $SHX Now Trading on Kraken Stronghold's stablecoin infrastructure token achieves a major milestone with Kraken listing - one of the world's largest and most trusted crypto exchanges. Why this matters for Stellar ecosystem: ✅ Increased liquidity & accessibility ✅ Institutional-grade trading platform ✅ Validates Stellar-based asset utility ✅ Expands DeFi opportunities $SHX represents critical payment rail infrastructure on Stellar enabling compliant USD transactions. Major exchange listings like this demonstrate growing institutional confidence in Stellar's asset issuance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981080771696992423) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T19:30Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"Major milestone for $SHX: Stronghold now live on Kraken one of the largest and most regulated exchanges globally. This expands liquidity and access for their Stellar-based payment infrastructure token connecting real-world payment rails to institutional-grade trading infrastructure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981097712264073301) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T20:37Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"🔑 KEY REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT The Federal Reserve's potential decision to grant fintechs & stablecoin issuers direct access to payment infrastructure (ACH FedNow) could be a watershed moment for $SHX Stronghold. WHY IT MATTERS: Direct payment rail access = no intermediary banks needed Faster settlement times for cross-border payments Stronghold's ISO 20022 compliance positions them perfectly Opens door to institutional-grade liquidity & adoption This aligns with Stronghold's mission to bridge traditional finance with blockchain settlement. If implemented we could see $SHX become a critical"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981099471791423944) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T20:44Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"Institutional crypto adoption milestone: WisdomTree's physically-backed Stellar ETP marks Europe's first regulated investment vehicle for $XLM offering institutions compliant exposure to Stellar's payments infrastructure. This follows their $2B+ crypto ETP suite and signals growing institutional confidence in blockchain-based cross-border settlement networks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981101820924567611) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T20:54Z 4970 followers, 2100 engagements


"Absolutely hugeofficial $SHX ERC-20 upgrade is now live. Follow the gateway and Etherscan links for a secure upgrade experience. This is how infrastructure and transparency are built #SHX #Stronghold #CryptoEducation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981103186808283248) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T20:59Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"Merchant payments are often slowed by hidden fees and manual checks. $SHX's on-chain system powered by AI algorithms automates fraud detection and settles transactions instantlyeven for global businesses. This means less lost revenue and more time for merchants to grow with every step confirmed logged and scalable for new markets. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981103267947110701) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T21:00Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"@BitcoinliveDBJD @strongholdpay Absolutely agree$SHX is setting a strong precedent for real-world utility and regulatory readiness in digital assets. Compliance and security aren't just buzzwordsthey're SHX's foundation. Big things ahead for payments rails and bridging the digital economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981109276299973064) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T21:23Z 4969 followers, XX engagements


"🎮 Blockchain and gaming: 2025's top games are integrating digital wallets NFT-backed assets and cross-platform economies. Leading studios use protocols like Immutable and Polygon to power virtual goods secure player data and let users earn real value from their in-game achievements. Blockchain is changing the rules for players and creators alike. Source: #Gaming #NFT $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981118367969784263) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T22:00Z 4971 followers, XXX engagements


"🎵 Blockchain and music: Artists and labels in 2025 are using NFT royalties decentralized streaming and fan-powered funding to transform creative ownership. Protocols like Audius and Opulous let musicians earn instant revenue and connect directly with global audienceswhile fans get real stake and inside access to the music they love. Source: #Music #NFT $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981133465551589799) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T23:00Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"Cross-border business isn't 9-to-5. $SHX runs merchant payments and liquidity solutions around the clock helping organizations sidestep slow batch settlements and middleman gates. This lets global teams collaborate and get paid on their own schedule from local e-commerce stores to gig economy apps. Built-in AI systems monitor for suspicious patterns and help prevent outagesturning trustworthy programmable payments into the new normal for merchants at any scale. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981133470291079307) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T23:00Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"Source: 99Bitcoins (Green Crypto) ChainUp (Mining Economics) 🌱 Real climate impact in crypto: @Algorand and @hedera are quietly engineering carbon-negative blockchains that use a fraction of Bitcoin's energy. Beyond trading everyday users and local businesses are experimenting with distributed solar credits transparent school lunches and community carbon tracking. The real wins Cleaner air lower costs and data ownership for actual neighborhoods. These are long-term shiftsnot headlines but proof that grassroots tech delivers real results. #GreenBlockchain #Sustainability $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981148570997969372) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T00:00Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"Link: 🛠 Crypto devs face more than codethey face real emotional and ethical tolls. The new documentary "Code is Law" dives into the lives behind major crypto exploits: the highs the hacks and the aftermath for hackers and builders alike. These aren't just bugs in smart contractsthey're sleepless nights frantic rescues and tough decisions with millions on the line. The stakes are growing as self-executing code collides with people's livelihoods. This isn't VC spin or influencer hype. It's a raw look at why so many developers push oneven after heavy lossesand how every line of code is a leap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981178764970094803) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T02:00Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"Regulation is a fact of finance but it doesn't have to mean closed doors. With networks like Stellar and assets like $XLM and $SHX plus forward-thinking banks such as $VARO compliance tools are built into every processgiving users verified secure ways to interact without piles of paperwork or weeks of waiting. Machine intelligence checks details and helps maintain safe rails while keeping the door open for new users new businesses and innovation at the edge. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981178769416343759) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T02:00Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"🛠 Crypto is still a builder's gameespecially on @StellarOrg. At Meridian 2025 we saw new smart wallets real-world asset tokenization and PayPal's PYUSD ($PYUSD) go live on Stellar connecting global users to dollar-backed stablecoins. What sets Stellar apart Community-driven experimentationlike Lance a freelance marketplace powered by on-chain payments; SimpleFund unlocking receivables for small biz via Stellar's DEX; and Otto making in-store crypto payments a breeze. Behind every launch are regular devs hackathon teams and open grant winners. The Stellar Community Fund has now powered 650+"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981193869703496080) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:00Z 4972 followers, XXX engagements


"VELO's growth shows real user adoption 5.5x holders in X months and rising market cap highlight the expanding utility and demand for $VELO. #VELO #UserGrowth #CryptoUtility"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981198967133393138) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:20Z 4979 followers, XXX engagements


"Stellar ecosystem by the numbersmillions of daily transactions and Soroban smart contract activity. Data shows real-world scaling in action. #XLM #Soroban #StellarStats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981198996933922845) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:20Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"Major payment systems are considering crypto: $XLM and $XRP were designed for cross-border payments. Watch as legacy rails converge with blockchain rails. #XLM #XRP #Payments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981199079683346744) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:20Z 4969 followers, 1397 engagements


"Growth across the ecosystem: $VELO $SHX and Kraken's massive Q3 revenue surge demonstrate how adoption and liquidity drive sector success. #SHX #VELO #Kraken"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981199116894961738) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:20Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"Technical analysis on $VELO shows there's more action ahead. Chart signals still awaiting a final leg up. Observe learn and never chase FOMO. #VELO #ChartAnalysis #DeFi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981199121580249355) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:20Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Transparency matters $SHX and Stronghold are sharing real updates and plans building confidence in the ecosystem for merchants and users alike. #SHX #Stronghold #CryptoPayments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981199314832507150) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T03:21Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"@carlosdomingo Tokenization has the power to unlock trillion-dollar value especially with platforms like Stellar and leading digital asset pioneers. The future of finance is programmable and inclusive #Stellar #Tokenization"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981210309164503290) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T04:05Z 4969 followers, XX engagements


"@BuildOnStellar @SpaceandTimeDB Stellar indexing with Space and Time opens the door for sophisticated secure onchain finance. This paves the way for innovation across lending payments and asset management. #Stellar #DeFi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981210320652968325) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T04:05Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"@StellarOrg Events like Stellar House Miami accelerate collaboration and creativity at the heart of blockchain culture. Looking forward to the insights and new partnerships coming out of this #StellarHouse #BlockchainCulture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981210361152815310) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T04:05Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"@Xfinancebull Institutional moves like the T. Rowe Price ETF highlight why $XLM's underlying technology is being adopted at scale. Real-world tokenization is just accelerating #XLM #Tokenization"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981210368744808509) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T04:05Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"@PharaohX33 Congrats to $SHX and Stronghold for this milestone Kraken listing means greater liquidity and access for merchants users and DeFi projects. #SHX #Kraken #CryptoPayments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981210382128861560) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T04:05Z 4969 followers, XXX engagements


"AI isn't just hypeit's at work every night. As $XLM $SHX and $VARO move across their networks AI tools check for anomalies and fraud confirm ID and instantly connect users to financial clarity. The invisible hands behind every transaction ensure that networks remain open trustworthy and safeall while building new pathways for inclusion as a new day starts. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981254261054009516) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T07:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Behind every transaction compliance and security work silently to protect user assets. $SHX's technology for verified programmable payments is setting a standardopen financial rails that support businesses and everyday users alike. With new audits smart protocols and compliance features rolling out institutional adoption becomes not just possible but inevitable. Watch for payment rails that grow more transparent every day. #SHX #Compliance #Innovation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981601554542031348) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T06:00Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"Regulatory clarity matters more than most realize. $XRP won its SEC battle setting precedent. $XLM never faced onebuilt with compliance from day one. $SHX and $VELO operate in the same regulatory-forward ecosystem. Compare that to protocols facing enforcement actions delisting risks and institutional blacklists. When banks payment processors and asset managers evaluate blockchain rails legal certainty tops the checklist. Speed and cost mean nothing if compliance teams veto deployment. The boring infrastructure plays often win precisely because they're boringpredictable auditable and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981903539984072834) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T02:00Z 4970 followers, X engagements


"Major ecosystem expansion for $VELO: OKX Wallet integration brings seamless access to VeloFinance DEX for millions of users globally. This partnership enhances Velo's PayFi infrastructure by enabling non-custodial trading liquidity provision and yield farmingall within one of crypto's most-used wallets. A key milestone in Velo's cross-chain strategy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981087599763571015) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T19:57Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"🧵 THE TOKENIZED RWA REVOLUTION: How Wall Street Came to Blockchain $XX BILLION onchain. 4x growth in X years. @OndoFinance alone: $1.8B tokenized. This is the story of how traditional finance surrendered to crypto infrastructureand why the floodgates are just opening. (a16z State of Crypto 2025) 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981560472827511030) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T03:16Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"The Federal Reserve's move toward allowing stablecoin issuers direct access to payment infrastructure is a turning point. For years blockchain rails operated in parallel to traditional financefast transparent but isolated. Now the bridge is being built. Companies like Stronghold which processes merchant payments with compliance-first stablecoins stand to benefit enormously. Direct Fed access means no intermediary banks faster settlement lower costs and institutional validation. This isn't just regulatory clarity. It's infrastructure convergence. When the central bank opens the door capital"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982220629119267322) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T23:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Which Stellar feature do you use most: payments anchors or asset issuance Reply with your top pick $XLM #Stellar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980809832816116134) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T01:34Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"Institutional capital meets DeFi infrastructure. VisionSys AI's $2B Solana treasury initiative via Marinade Finance signals a new phase: TradFi entities leveraging liquid staking protocols for yield optimization. Phase X targets $500M SOL acquisition/staking in X monthsvalidating Solana's enterprise readiness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981083812411924643) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-22T19:42Z 4971 followers, XXX engagements


"End-of-day shows the strength of connected systems. $XLM powers instant value transfer $SHX supports settlement for global business and $VARO enables secure banking optionsall enhanced by AI's invisible work. Every hour finance becomes more inclusive more transparent and more ready for what comes next. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981208963556233355) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T04:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Picture this: it's midnight markets are closed banks aren't answeringand you need to move money for your family business or a late-night opportunity. With Stellar and SHX you don't have to wait for 'business hours.' Blockchain runs non-stop letting people send payments settle bills and access financial services at any hour. This is how modern finance moves: no borders no schedulesjust global access whenever you need it. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981224063361306927) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T05:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Global networks are most powerful when they disappear into everyday life. $XLM on Stellar is behind serious growth: more wallets more payments increasing liquidity for ordinary users and small businesses alike. The technology connects not just money but communitiesenabling builders and everyday people to interact directly. Each transaction quietly strengthens a web of trust making blockchain feel less like a buzzword and more like the natural foundation for the new digital economy. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981299566851834171) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T10:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Inclusion is infrastructure not charity. $XLM and the Stellar network provide rails that anyone can join regardless of background or geography. From mobile wallets in rural villages to developers using open APIs in major cities participation is a choice not a privilege. Real inclusion is about giving people the right tools at the right timeand watching what they build when friction disappears and opportunities open up. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981344868300706295) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T13:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Proof beats speculation especially in crypto. Every $XLM transaction is recorded on Stellar's public ledgera living record anyone can inspect. This means no "trust me" moments just real data that's open and tamper-resistant. Behind every global payment payroll or community build there's a digital trail visible to all. This on-chain transparency is the backbone enabling global collaboration and confidence whether you're holding your first token or managing an enterprise treasury. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981359960664789057) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T14:00Z 4971 followers, XXX engagements


"Programmable money might sound abstract but it simply means financial tools that adapt to real needs. $XLM and Stellar's smart contract support allow things like scheduled disbursements pooled business payments and transparent fundraising without reliance on traditional banks. The infrastructure takes care of the complexity letting teachers business owners and nonprofits focus on their missionsknowing that programmable financial rails have them covered. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981375056711168495) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T15:00Z 4971 followers, XXX engagements


"Programmable finance is here and it shows in every hour's activity. With $XLM and Stellar smart contracts automated payments and new business models aren't just ideasthey're real tools. $SHX rails help merchants everywhere $VARO's banking reaches underserved markets and AI turns complexity into simple secure experience for all. Source:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981375067469861204) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T15:00Z 4971 followers, XXX engagements


"$SHX on Kraken Oct XX unlocks institutional liquidity for merchant-focused stablecoin infrastructure. When Forbes FinTech XX companies list on tier-1 exchanges with rigorous compliance standards that validates real-world utility. Stronghold processes merchant paymentsconnecting StrongholdNET's 215K+ community to 24/7 institutional trading. $XRP $XLM $VELO all serve cross-border settlement but $SHX specializes in merchant reward programs and USD on/off-ramps via Stellar rails. Exchange listings expand liquidity for working capital. This is payment infrastructure meeting institutional-grade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981523934118809952) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T00:51Z 4971 followers, XXX engagements


"1/ 📡 THE FOUNDATION: What is $XLM Stellar Actually Built For Stellar isn't just "payments blockchain." It's a global settlement layer designed for: Cross-border value transfer Tokenized assets (stablecoins RWAs) Smart contracts (Soroban) 24/7 instant finality Think: The plumbing for global finance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981539346797805598) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:52Z 4972 followers, XXX engagements


"2/ 🏛 THE INSTITUTIONAL PROOF: $XLM Isn't Theory Franklin Templeton: $445M tokenized U.S. treasuries on Stellar Visa: Stablecoin settlement (USDC PYUSD USDG EURC) Circle: $543M TVL MoneyGram: Real-time settlement partner Mercado Bitcoin: Largest Latin American exchange Real enterprises. Real capital. Real deployment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981539613006319813) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:53Z 4972 followers, XXX engagements


"4/ ⚡ THE CONVERGENCE: Why AI Needs $XLM AI agents will need to transact value: AI models paying for compute resources Autonomous agents settling microtransactions Smart contracts executing AI-driven payments Tokenized AI outputs (data models) AI needs instant low-cost global settlement. $XLM is that rails 🔥"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981540109842362435) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:55Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"2/ 💡 THE EXPERIMENTS (2018-2020): First Blood JPMorgan launches JPM Coin (Feb 2019) - first bank-backed stablecoin Santander executes $20M bond on Ethereum (Sept 2019) Societe Generale issues 100M covered bond onchain (April 2019) These weren't announcements. These were live regulated multi-million dollar settlements. The revolution was silent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981560900239630362) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T03:18Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"Decentralization is not just a slogan. Protocols like $XLM and $SHX are demonstrating it through validator-driven upgrades community governance and open-source transparency. Protocol 24's release network observations and feature votes show a living blockchainall decisions in the hands of those who make it run. As more users join the collaborative energy only grows stronger. #Decentralization #Governance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981646861854449937) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T09:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Data feeds reveal how the network pulses: millions of $XLM transactions growing operations Soroban fees and new asset volumes. Analytics dashboards give traders builders and researchers the window to measure adoption in real time. The shift to transparent open reporting is changing how trust and efficiency are built in the ecosystem. Watch the metrics; follow the momentum. #BlockchainData #XLMAnalytics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981677051208933798) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T11:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"VELO's surge in utility and holder growth reveals a clear trajectory: only digital assets with real use case and community power survive and thrive. Cross-chain partnerships transparent governance and visible metrics drive market trustwhile technical analysis guides traders. Don't overlook how strong integrations and healthy liquidity lay the foundation for future price action and mainstream adoption. #VELO #Utility #Growth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981692148735967495) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T12:00Z 4970 followers, XXX engagements


"@Brickken @chainlink Tokenization under EU compliance is the unlock. Brickken's showing institutions how to bring real assets on-chain without regulatory riskmodular infrastructure for equity debt and real estate. This isn't concept work anymore. It's deployed at scale"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981731626447954288) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T14:36Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"@GetActionModel @IQAICOM Decentralized AI infrastructure is the bridge between open knowledge and user ownership. Combining blockchain with AI agents removes centralized gatekeepersthe model matters as much as the data. This is how we build intelligence that serves users not platforms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981732472363593905) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T14:40Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"Real-world assets are moving on-chain where the legal wrapper not the token carries the claim. Platforms that get compliance rightKYC disclosure investor protections secondary trading ruleswin institutional trust. The significance of EU-aligned tokenization stacks like Brickken is that they let banks and asset managers plug into new rails without reinventing governance. Token2049 and SmartCon appearances signal that RWA tokenization is graduating from crypto conferences to institutional finance events. The fastest growth comes from regulated venues turning illiquid assetsequity debt real"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981739284945117513) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T15:07Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"PayPal just connected 400M users to Stellar's network. The PYUSD stablecoin now moves cross-border at $XXXXX per transaction settling in seconds. This isn't a pilotit's live infrastructure solving real merchant payment friction. When major fintech picks the fastest blockchain for actual utility over hype the network effects compound. Stellar's tech stack proved itself at scale and institutional rails are quietly choosing speed and cost efficiency. Real adoption looks like this: silent integration massive reach instant global settlement for everyday commerce. $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981767643762745735) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T17:00Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"This is what people miss about @litecoin low-fee model. During Bitcoin's 2023-2024 congestion crisis when mempools backed up and fees hit $XXXXX per transaction Litecoin processed over 200k daily transactions at a median cost under $XXXX. Users moved funds from Bitcoin to Litecoin just to save on fees. That's real utilitypayment rails that work when you need them. Charlie Lee built Litecoin to handle high transaction throughput at low cost. Block rewards sustain miner incentives today while the network has 14+ years of zero downtime full decentralization optional privacy (MWEB) and Segwit."  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981870474993811626) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T23:48Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"2/ Meanwhile the @federalreserve and @USTreasury are writing the GENIUS Act rules. Gov. Barr's speech was clear: stablecoin reserve assets AML/sanctions compliance and capital requirements will shape who can issue. Companies like @Stronghold ($SHX) that prioritize merchant payments and compliance aren't speculatingthey're positioning for regulated infrastructure access"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981878958837637329) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T00:22Z 4971 followers, XX engagements


"3/ This is where $XLM sits. @StellarOrg is the convergence point: payments stablecoins (native USDC) and cross-border FX settlement in X seconds. @Flutterwave and TEMPO use it for EUAfrica remittances. Velo/Lightnet powers Southeast Asia settlement. @UNHCR distributed USDC aid on Stellar in Ukraine. It's real-world live infrastructurenot a roadmap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981878960867979765) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T00:22Z 4972 followers, XXX engagements


"Regulatory clarity matters more than most realize. $XRP won its SEC battle setting precedent. $XLM never faced onebuilt with compliance from day one. $SHX and $VELO operate in the same regulatory-forward ecosystem. Compare that to protocols facing enforcement actions delisting risks and institutional blacklists. When banks payment processors and asset managers evaluate blockchain rails legal certainty tops the checklist. Speed and cost mean nothing if compliance teams veto deployment. The boring infrastructure plays often win precisely because they're boringpredictable auditable and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981888446978244645) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T01:00Z 4972 followers, XXX engagements


"1/ IBM Blockchain World Wire (2017-2019) was @IBM's attempt to modernize cross-border payments using Stellar. It connected banks directly through blockchain railsno correspondent banking delays. IBM chose $XLM as the bridge asset for instant settlement between fiat currencies. Real enterprise validation before "blockchain for payments" was mainstream"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981920117677052379) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T03:05Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"3/ Here's where World Wire mattered: it was the first serious attempt to bridge traditional ISO 20022 bank messaging with blockchain settlement. Banks could send payment instructions in ISO format and World Wire would convert them to $XLM settlement on-chain. The concept proved you could connect old and new financial infrastructure in real-time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981920121539932189) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T03:05Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"New brand 🌐 Same mission: make crypto make sense. 📰 The Lumen Report connects AI + Stellar to explain the newsnot hype it. Follow for smart threads on XLM SHX and real-world adoption. #Stellar #XLM #SHX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1980730253355151521) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-21T20:17Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Regulatory clarity matters for institutional crypto adoption. When enforcement uncertainty decreases capital deploys faster into compliant payment infrastructure. $XRP ETF applications from Grayscale Franklin Templeton 21Shares hit SEC deadlines Oct 18-25. $XLM TVL doubled to $400M+ with Franklin Templeton $445M tokenized treasuries. $SHX lists on Kraken Oct XX. $VELO powers B2B settlement. Policy certainty accelerates institutional deploymentnot speculation but measured capital allocation into payment rails exchange infrastructure and treasury strategies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981520411390038514) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T00:37Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"Stablecoins aren't replacing banksthey're revealing what banking infrastructure should deliver: instant settlement transparent reserves 24/7 availability global reach. $XLM hosts USDC PYUSD USDG EURC via Visa settlement expansion. $SHX provides USD on/off-ramps for merchant rewards on Stellar. $XRP powers RLUSD bridged to BlackRock/VanEck fund operations. $VELO enables B2B stablecoin settlement across Southeast Asia. The network effect: payment rails that settle faster than correspondent banking with reserves you can audit on-chain. That's the competitive threat to legacy banking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981524336520421456) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T00:53Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"1/ 📅 THE ORIGIN (2017-2019): The Problem Traditional finance was choking on its own infrastructure. Settlement: T+2 days. International transfers: 3-5 business days. Securities custody: layers of intermediaries taking cuts. Meanwhile blockchain was settling transactions in seconds for pennies. Wall Street noticed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981560636489261507) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T03:17Z 4973 followers, XX engagements


"CME Group reports crypto futures volumes up XXX% year-over-year driven by institutional demand for XRP and Solana exposure. This isnt retail gamblingits regulated capital markets voting with billions. When traditional exchanges build infrastructure around specific blockchains theyre signaling long-term conviction in settlement speed liquidity depth and compliance readiness. The institutions arent coming. Theyre already here quietly accumulating positions through regulated products while everyone watches price charts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981737446581977227) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T15:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Chainlink's oracle network doesn't get the hype it deserves. When $XLM settles payments $XRP bridges liquidity $SHX reconciles merchant data or $VELO manages creditthey all need real-world price feeds proof of reserves and cross-chain messaging. Chainlink is the middleware gluing Web2 APIs to Web3 rails. Smart contracts are blind without oracles. The DeFi stack tokenized assets and CBDCs all depend on tamper-proof data. Ignore the infrastructure narrative at your own riskthis is how finance gets rebuilt from the ground up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981812944892580318) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T20:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"The Federal Reserve DTCC and BIS aren't hypotheticals anymorethey're running pilots on distributed ledger tech for settlement and tokenization. When central banks test instant gross settlement using blockchain rails $XLM and $XRP become logical candidates: proven uptime regulatory clarity and institutional partnerships already in place. $SHX handles compliance overlays $VELO manages credit protocols. These aren't speculative moonshotsthey're infrastructure bets on the pipes replacing correspondent banking. TradFi adoption is slow deliberate and unstoppable once it commits. Position accordingly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981873344606536044) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T00:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"@JPMorgan's Kinexys just processed near-instant USDEUR FX for @Siemens onchain. @The_DTCC is integrating tokenization directly into existing market infrastructure. @BISorg Project Agor is prototyping multi-currency settlement with central bank money. These aren't pilots anymorethey're production infrastructure shaping the next decade of payments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981878957029941358) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T00:22Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"Cross-border payments are a $XXX trillion annual market and SWIFT still dominates with T+2 settlement and X% FX spreads. $XRP's ODL cuts that to seconds with basis-point costs. $XLM processes remittances for pennies. $SHX adds merchant settlement layers $VELO handles credit infrastructure. Legacy correspondent banking relies on pre-funded nostro accountsbillions locked up doing nothing. Blockchain rails eliminate that capital inefficiency. When MoneyGram Santander and SBI use these networks live in production that's not a pilotit's adoption at scale. The infrastructure shift is already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981918640107880595) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T03:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"2/ ISO 20022 is the global XML messaging standard that's replacing legacy SWIFT MT formats. Think of it as the language banks use to talk to each other. By 2025 most major payment systems (Fed SWIFT CHIPS TARGET2) completed the transition. It's not just cryptoit's the entire financial infrastructure upgrading how money moves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981920119526732273) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T03:05Z 4973 followers, XXX engagements


"Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust amendments approvedinstitutional investment vehicle now ready for $XLM exposure. When Grayscale builds trust products around $XLM that's institutional demand validation. Kraken lists $SHX with 24/7 tradingfirst U.S. exchange provides massive liquidity access for institutional investors. $XRP treasury model spreads: Evernorth raises $1B+ via SPAC for largest public crypto treasury deployment. $VELO integrates with Lightnet for real-time Southeast Asia B2B settlement by Q4 2025. This is institutional infrastructure convergence at enterprise scale. Trust products"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981994136447127701) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T08:00Z 4974 followers, 1515 engagements


"Jed McCaleb built Stellar to connect financial systems. Then he built Voltage Park to power AI systems24000+ NVIDIA H100 GPUs leasing compute to researchers and startups. The pattern is the same: infrastructure abundance drives adoption. When developers have access to high-performance compute at scale breakthroughs accelerate. Now cloud providers like DigitalOcean are racing to democratize GPU access with H100 Droplets. AI infrastructure is becoming a commodity just like blockchain rails. The convergence of transparent programmable finance and machine intelligence is inevitable."  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982235732245729428) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T00:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Real-world blockchain impact in action: Stellar Aid Assist showcases how the network enables instant transparent aid distribution in crisis zones. By eliminating intermediaries & settlement delays humanitarian orgs can deliver cash assistance directly to those in needreducing costs while increasing accountability. #AidEx2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981178750352986512) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-23T01:59Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Compliance and security will define the next era of payments. $SHX integrates tools for verified safe and programmable transactionsno closed doors just open rails. #SHX #Compliance #Payments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981541150579097600) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T02:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"End of day recap: $XLM $SHX and VELO together are driving the transition from theory to global financial utility. Tomorrow look for threads on decentralized identity and major ecosystem partnerships. #CryptoUtility #Stellar #Stronghold #VeloraDEX"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981571349907640794) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T04:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Jed McCaleb doesn't tweet much but his track record speaks volumes. Built Mt. Gox co-founded $XRP created $XLM now runs Voltage Parkone of the largest private H100 GPU clusters for AI training. When the same architect behind Stellar's payment rails pivots to AI infrastructure that's a signal. $SHX and $VELO ecosystems benefit from shared tech DNA: low latency high throughput and real-time settlement. SpaceX partnerships AI compute and blockchain payments aren't separate betsthey're converging infrastructure plays. Watch the builders not the influencers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981858242872697241) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T23:00Z 4974 followers, 1954 engagements


"4/ And the AI piece Jed McCaleb (@JedMcCaleb) built $XLM to connect financial systems. Then built Voltage Park24000+ @nvidia H100 GPUs powering AI research and startups. @digitalocean just launched H100 Droplets. When compute becomes accessible fintech builders iterate faster. That's the feedback loop: infrastructure abundance drives adoption. Follow the railsthey're connecting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981878963321675776) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T00:22Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Let's decode this. There's actual history here that connects @IBM Blockchain World Wire $XLM ISO 20022 and the global payments transformation. The numerology is symbolic but the infrastructure story is real. Thread breaking down what people are missing. 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981920115760169388) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T03:05Z 4974 followers, 1716 engagements


"Cross-border payments are a $XXX trillion annual market and SWIFT still dominates with T+2 settlement and X% FX spreads. $XRP's ODL cuts that to seconds with basis-point costs. $XLM processes remittances for pennies. $SHX adds merchant settlement layers $VELO handles credit infrastructure. Legacy correspondent banking relies on pre-funded nostro accountsbillions locked up doing nothing. Blockchain rails eliminate that capital inefficiency. When MoneyGram Santander and SBI use these networks live in production that's not a pilotit's adoption at scale. The infrastructure shift is already"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981933737920069905) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T04:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"DigitalOcean just launched NVIDIA H100 GPU Droplets in their Amsterdam data center. High-performance AI infrastructure affordable pricing ready for developers building the next generation of machine learning models. The infrastructure layer for AI is expanding fast and accessibility matters. When compute becomes a commodity innovation accelerates. Jed McCaleb saw this early with Voltage Park24000+ H100 GPUs leased to AI projects. Now cloud providers are racing to democratize access. Infrastructure abundance unlocks breakthroughs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982175333119078905) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T20:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Old payment systems send basic info: sender receiver amount. That's it. ISO 20022 changes the gameit can include invoice data compliance info tax details and real-time transparency. It transforms payments from dumb transactions into smart auditable programmable flows of value"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982306617832931592) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:41Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"White House digital assets advisor joining Ripple Swell 2025 signals real policy engagement with crypto infrastructure. When federal government advisors speak at industry events that validates institutional legitimacy. $XRP and cross-border payment networks like $XLM $SHX $VELO are building bridges between TradFi and blockchain. This is what mainstream adoption looks likenot hype but government officials institutional infrastructure and real-world deployment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981518150173638894) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T00:28Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Privacy isn't just a featureit's a prerequisite for institutional adoption. Enterprises deploying $XLM $XRP $SHX $VELO payment infrastructure need confidential transactions for competitive advantage. When banks move billions cross-border transaction privacy protects commercial strategy. Stellar Protocol XX smart contracts + privacy features enable compliant confidential enterprise deployment. Financial inclusion requires privacy. Institutional scale requires privacy. Real-world blockchain adoption depends on it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981519932815716670) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T00:35Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Technical signals for $VELO point to further upsidechart momentum and volume continue to build. Always manage risk but don't ignore momentum on real utility. #VELO #CryptoAnalysis #DeFi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981526053039595703) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"$SHX on Kraken unlocks institutional liquidity for merchant-focused stablecoin infrastructure. Stronghold's 215K+ StrongholdNET merchants now get 24/7 tier-1 exchange access for working capital and treasury management. When payment processors need deep liquidity to manage merchant settlement flows exchange listings solve the liquidity fragmentation problem. Cross-border payments powered by $XRP $XLM $VELO all benefit from unified liquidity pools. This is how merchant acceptance scalescompliant USD on/off-ramps real-time settlement via Stellar rails and institutional-grade trading"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981527106434605095) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:04Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"🧵 THE $XLM + AI CONVERGENCE: Solving the Mystery Everyone's Missing Why did Jed McCaleb (Stellar founder) build Voltage Park with 24K+ H100 GPUs after creating $XLM The answer reveals the future of blockchain infrastructure. Let me connect the dots you've been missing 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981539151871684888) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:52Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"3/ 🧠 THE MYSTERY: Enter Jed McCaleb + Voltage Park After building $XLM Jed didn't retire. He built Voltage Park: 24000+ NVIDIA H100 GPUs Partnership with SpaceX Starlink AI training infrastructure at scale Why would a blockchain founder pivot to AI compute Because he saw what's coming 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981539854421786970) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T01:54Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"3/ 🦠 THE CATALYST (2020-2021): COVID Accelerates Everything March 2020: Global markets seize. Cross-border settlement grinds to a halt. Banks' legacy infrastructure shows its fragility. Digital-first infrastructure becomes non-negotiable: DTCC explores blockchain settlement BIS Innovation Hub launches Project Jura (digital CHF/EUR) Fed researches CBDC The old guard blinked first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981561106997846237) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T03:19Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"4/ 🏦 THE ADOPTION WAVE (2022-2023): Institutions Commit Capital Real money real products: BlackRock files for tokenized money market fund Franklin Templeton launches BENJI token on Stellar - $445M AUM Siemens issues 60M digital bond KfW (German development bank): 100M onchain Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Project Ensemble No longer pilots. Production infrastructure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981561326355812549) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T03:20Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"CME Group reports crypto futures volumes up XXX% year-over-year driven by institutional demand for $XRP and Sol exposure. This isnt retail gamblingits regulated capital markets voting with billions. When traditional exchanges build infrastructure around specific blockchains theyre signaling long-term conviction in settlement speed liquidity depth and compliance readiness. The institutions arent coming. Theyre already here quietly accumulating positions through regulated products while everyone watches price charts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981782749502746980) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T18:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Banks aren't building on Ethereum. When JPMorgan HSBC and Standard Chartered tokenize deposits or test instant settlement they're using permissioned ledgersor they're choosing $XRP and $XLM because speed and cost actually matter. $SHX delivers merchant-grade compliance and $VELO builds credit infrastructure banks can plug into. Ethereum's gas fees and complexity make it a non-starter for enterprise treasury operations. The real battlefield isn't DeFi summer hypeit's institutional plumbing. Follow the money not the narrative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981828048812225030) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-24T21:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"The infrastructure convergence is happening nownot in theory but in live deployments. Here's what's actually moving: banks piloting onchain settlement DTCC advancing tokenization the Fed shaping stablecoin guardrails and AI compute powering the builders. Follow the rails. 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981878954546889050) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T00:22Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"6/ What matters today: Stellar is ISO 20022-compatible NOW. The network processes real cross-border payments with @MoneyGram @Flutterwave @UNHCR and others. The vision of World Wirebridging traditional finance with blockchain railsis happening. Not through IBM's brand but through live infrastructure that moves billions annually with $XLM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1981920126107578451) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T03:05Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Fnality raised $XXX million from WisdomTree Bank of America Citi DTCC Goldman Sachs and others to build blockchain payment infrastructure. Let that sink in. The DTCCthe entity that settles $2+ quadrillion in securities annuallyis backing a distributed ledger payment network. This isn't speculative. It's institutional capital flowing into the rails that will replace correspondent banking. When the biggest names in finance fund blockchain infrastructure they're not hedging. They're committing. Follow the money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982160231506333928) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-25T19:00Z 4974 followers, XXX engagements


"Kyrgyzstan just announced something remarkable: launching a national stablecoin (KGST) pegged to the som a CBDC for government payments AND creating a national cryptocurrency reserve that includes BNB. This isn't theoryit's a sovereign nation treating digital assets as strategic infrastructure. Thread on what this signals. 🧵"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982304063191425197) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:31Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"fFirst the stablecoin (KGST): Kyrgyzstan is issuing a som-pegged digital token that lives on-chain. Think of it as a USD stablecoin but for their local currency. It's designed for fast transparent cross-border paymentsno correspondent banks no friction no mystery fees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982304064361689470) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:31Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"Second the CBDC: Kyrgyzstan's national bank is piloting a digital som for government paymentssalaries procurement benefits. This is programmable money that settles instantly transparently and can be audited in real-time. It's a direct alternative to cash and legacy banking rails"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982304065682846173) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:31Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"Third the crypto reserve: Kyrgyzstan is building a national cryptocurrency reserve that includes BNB. This isn't about speculationit's about recognizing that global liquidity cross-border settlements and digital asset infrastructure require holding strategic reserves in major tokens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982304067637420252) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:31Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"Why does this matter Kyrgyzstan is signaling that digital assets stablecoins and blockchain rails aren't fringe or experimental. They're being integrated into national financial infrastructure at the sovereign level. This is what institutional adoption looks like when it gets real"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982304069956858233) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:31Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"This is the infrastructure layer being built in real-time. Countries aren't waiting for permission or consensus from legacy systems. They're designing new rails issuing digital currencies and treating blockchain as critical national infrastructure. Watch this space closely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982304071424860616) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:31Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"ISO 20022 isn't just a technical standardit's the language that will connect global finance. By November SWIFT and major payment networks are adopting it. But here's what most people miss: ISO 20022 is designed to carry rich structured data that legacy payment rails can't handle. Thread on what this really means"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982306614964109575) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T04:41Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"Coinbase just linked AI agents directly to crypto payments through the Model Context Protocol. AI can now manage wallets execute stablecoin transactions and interact with platforms autonomously. This isn't science fictionit's the foundation for machine-to-machine commerce. When AI agents need to exchange value programmatically crypto is the only open digital-native payment standard they can use. Payments are becoming autonomous. The infrastructure is ready. The future is programmable money"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982311225871810662) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T05:00Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"The declining reserve levels combined with ongoing quantitative tightening represent a critical inflection point for the banking system. As reserves approach minimum comfortable levels the Fed will need to carefully balance its inflation mandate with financial stability concerns. This could accelerate the timeline for pivoting away from QT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982312442353877256) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T05:04Z 4974 followers, XX engagements


"The timing of this data cutoff raises important questions about central bank independence and information access. The Fed's reliance on alternative data sources like ADP has become increasingly important for real-time economic assessment especially during periods when official statistics are delayed. This interruption could meaningfully impact monetary policy formulation at a critical juncture"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TheLumenReport/status/1982312925642547535) [@TheLumenReport](/creator/x/TheLumenReport) 2025-10-26T05:06Z 4974 followers, X engagements