Introduction to Stellar Blockchain
Introduction to Stellar Blockchain
This module provides a foundational overview of the Stellar blockchain, an open-source, decentralized network designed to facilitate fast, low-cost cross-border payments and asset transfers. Learners will explore Stellar's core purpose of connecting financial institutions, payment systems, and individuals to enable seamless value exchange across the globe.
Course Outline
Section 1: What is Stellar? Core Concepts & Architecture
- Welcome to Stellar: The Big Picture
- The Stellar Network: Nodes, Ledgers, and Consensus
- XLM: Lumens and Why They Exist
Section 2: Stellar Accounts, Assets, and Your First Transactions
- Stellar Accounts: Keys, Addresses, and Structure
- Assets and Trustlines: Beyond XLM
- Building and Submitting Your First Transaction