What makes Stellar different from other blockchain networks?

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Unlike many blockchain projects that focus primarily on decentralized finance (DeFi) or smart contracts, Stellar was built specifically to improve global payments and financial accessibility. Its infrastructure is optimized for fast settlements, low transaction costs, and interoperability between different currencies and financial systems.

Stellar also places a strong emphasis on working with real-world businesses and institutions. Over the years, the network has attracted partnerships in areas such as cross-border payments, digital wallets, and asset tokenization. This practical approach has helped Stellar establish itself as one of the leading blockchain networks focused on real-world financial use cases.

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stellar chose the radical strategy of solving an actual financial problem instead of creating fifteen new ones