The Solv Foundation, a leader in the Bitcoin Finance sector, has announced the launch of its architecture on Stellar, the blockchain recognized for its speed, scalability, and dedication to financial services.
This integration marks a turning point for the world of stablecoins, particularly for the 200 million USDC currently in circulation on Stellar, paving the way for new yield opportunities for both institutional and retail users.
From Payment Adoption to Asset Performance
USDC, already widely adopted on Stellar thanks to its accessibility in over 170 countries, has solidified its role as a benchmark asset for international payments, remittances, B2B transactions, and salaries. However, the growing demand from institutions and users for tools that allow them to leverage idle balances has prompted Solv Foundation to step in with innovative solutions.
As highlighted by Ryan Chow, co-founder and CEO of Solv:
“Payments drive adoption, but now institutions and users seek yield. On Stellar, we are enabling users and fintech to unlock productive capital strategies on USDC. This represents the next phase of stablecoin utility, transitioning from cross-border transfers to capital-efficient DeFi.”
Solv Foundation: the platform that transforms stablecoins
Solv Foundation positions itself as a strategic layer that transforms stablecoins from mere payment tools into productive, yield-bearing assets. Through solutions like the BTC+ vault, institutional lending, and capital-efficient looping strategies, Solv enables fintech, SMEs, remittance operators, and retail users to convert liquidity intended for payments into tangible yield. In this way, USDC evolves from a simple settlement currency to a true on-chain market asset.
A Global Distribution Ecosystem
The expansion of Solv on Stellar is bolstered by the blockchain’s extensive distribution network, which includes global partners such as Circle, PayPal, MoneyGram, and a range of regional wallets and fintechs including Airtm, OwlPay, ChipperCash, Meru, Yellow Card, Mercuryo, and AlfredPay. This network provides Solv with immediate access to one of the world’s most extensive stablecoin distribution channels, accelerating the adoption of new yield functionalities.
According to Raja Chakravorti, Chief Business Officer of the Stellar Development Foundation:
“Our mission has always been to connect people to the global financial infrastructure. By collaborating with Solv, we continue to expand beyond payments into new on-chain capital markets. This creates opportunities for SMEs, remittance operators, and institutions to put USDC to work in innovative ways.”
Stellar: the blockchain for financial services
The Stellar network stands out for being decentralized, fast, scalable, and sustainable, with a structure designed to keep fees low and ensure transaction speed even as adoption increases. Since its launch, Stellar has processed billions of operations for millions of accounts, becoming a benchmark for asset issuance and payment settlement on a global scale.
Today, Stellar is a key player in the most active and rapidly growing payment corridors between the United States, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. With the expansion of cross-border transactions, retail users and businesses can now explore how daily remittances can transform into yield opportunities, linking cross-border payments with on-chain value accumulation mechanisms.
Solv Foundation: bridge between TradFi, CeFi, and DeFi
Solv Foundation positions itself as an on-chain reserve for Bitcoin, aiming to unlock the potential of over $1 trillion in Bitcoin assets through SolvBTC. Thanks to SolvBTC.LSTs (Liquid Staking Tokens), both retail and institutional investors can generate returns on their Bitcoin, transforming them from inactive assets into yield-generating instruments. The Solv protocol is backed by leading investors such as Binance Labs, Blockchain Capital, Laser Digital, and OKX Ventures.
New Prospects for DeFi on Stellar
The integration of Solv Foundation on Stellar marks a crucial step in the evolution of DeFi on this blockchain. Users will be able to leverage advanced yield strategies, while institutions will gain access to more sophisticated lending and capital management tools. This synergy between Solv and Stellar not only expands the use cases for USDC but also helps strengthen the digital financial ecosystem, making it more accessible, efficient, and productive.