Stellar Founder Highlights Differences From Ripple Amid Crypto Developments

According to U.Today, Jed McCaleb, founder of the Stellar Development Foundation, recently emphasized the distinct differences between Stellar and Ripple. McCaleb clarified that Stellar operates with a unique codebase, consensus mechanism, and features, including smart contracts, setting it apart from Ripple. This statement came in response to comments made by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who criticized Solana during a recent livestream. Hoskinson also expressed concerns about the Wyoming Stable Token Commission's decision-making, suggesting bias against Cardano. Stellar, however, was included in the networks considered for the initial deployment of Wyoming's state-backed WYST stablecoin project. Hoskinson questioned the criteria used, implying that Stellar's capabilities were being recognized over Ripple's. He also noted that Anthony Apollo, the executive director of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, previously worked with Ethereum development firm Consensys, hinting at potential conflicts with Ripple. In related developments, the Stellar (XLM) token has seen significant growth, reaching multi-year highs. This surge is attributed to its strong correlation with Ripple-affiliated XRP, as both are often viewed in a similar context within the crypto market. Earlier this week, McCaleb described Stellar as "the most underrated and least understood crypto project," highlighting its high transaction volume. He noted that Stellar processes more daily transactions than most networks, including Ethereum, and is actively used for real-world applications.