Stellar (XLM) Reports $2B RWAs, Protocol Upgrades in Q1 2026
Stellar (XLM) hit $2B in tokenized RWAs and $5.5B in payment volume in Q1 2026, with key upgrades boosting privacy, payments, and security.
⤠Stellar (XLM) reported $2 billion in tokenized RWAs and $5.5 billion in payment volume in Q1 2026, with significant protocol upgrades enhancing privacy, payments, and security. ⤠Key developments include the 'X-Ray' ZK primitive layer for privacy-preserving applications and the x402 specification for programmable payments, alongside Protocol 26 ('Yardstick') for enhanced security. ⤠Despite market softness and temporary trading halts on Korean exchanges, Stellar is positioning itself as a leader in institutional adoption through its focus on RWA tokenization and robust infrastructure.












