Stellar‘s decentralized finance (DeFi) progress has marked a new milestone with the total locked asset value (TLV) reaching approximately $273 million as of October 2. This represents the highest level ever recorded, indicating a sustained capital influx and increased user engagement within the Stellar ecosystem.
Remarkable Growth in DeFi Investments
According to DeFiLlama, Stellar surpassed the previous week’s TLV of around $265 million, demonstrating a consistent rise in assets invested across its protocols. Known for its open-source blockchain focused on cross-border payments, Stellar facilitates transactions through its native token, XLM.
DeFiLlama data reveals that as of October 2, 2023, Stellar’s total locked asset value had reached approximately $273 million, setting a new peak.
The increasing TLV highlights the network’s momentum not only in DeFi applications but also within broader on-chain activities, which underscores the sustained market interest surrounding XLM.
Strengthening On-Chain Indices
The market capitalization of stablecoins within the Stellar ecosystem has climbed to $934.54 million, while the network currently manages real-world asset volumes at $2.82 billion. These metrics reflect wider applications beyond token transfers, extending to asset representation and digital financial ventures.
Decentralized exchange volume on the network reached $3.38 million in the last 24 hours, indicating vigorous trading activity in addition to asset locking, showcasing Stellar’s dynamic user engagement.
Active Address Count Nears 100,000
The number of active addresses on the Stellar network increased to 94,972, bringing it close to the significant benchmark of 100,000 active addresses. This uptick in user activity, alongside the TLV surge, reveals a growing ecosystem participation.
The rise in active addresses to 94,972 signals Stellar’s march toward the significant threshold of 100,000, highlighting increased user activity.
Recent metrics underline Stellar’s expanding presence in DeFi and its broader chain usage. The growth in total locked value, stablecoin market size, real-world asset representation, and active address count illustrates the network’s accelerating performance over the past weeks.



