Stellar Expands in Asia as TopNod Wallet Adds XLM Support

Published at 2026-02-12 09:45:34

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) revealed at Consensus Hong Kong that TopNod, a non-custodial wallet, will integrate support for the Stellar network. The move is presented as a tactical step in SDF’s wider Asia expansion, intended to make it easier for users and developers to access XLM rails for payments and tokenized assets.

Wallet integrations are a core driver of adoption, and TopNod’s non-custodial model preserves user control while widening on‑ramp options. With strong regional competition from Solana, TON and XRP in payments and tokenization, this partnership could help deepen liquidity and real-world use cases for XLM across remittances and asset issuance. SDF frames the integration as part of an ecosystem-first strategy to grow developer activity and user adoption in Asia.

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