Stellar Protocol Announces Stellar Build Challenge for Developers
Stellar Protocol's Stellar Build Challenge encourages developers to build applications using the platform and win attractive Lumen rewards. As the Stellar ecosystem continues to grow, creators of the blockchain based financial platform have decided to further strengthen the codes by leveraging the power of the crowd. The Stellar Protocol has announced the launch of its Stellar Build Challenge where they encourage the developer community to build new products on the platform. According to Stellar’s recent release, the Stellar Build Challenge will be divided into four categories – Anchors,....
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