XLM
−1.2%Stellar gains cross-chain messaging with Ethereum via VIA Labs
Image: Crypto.newsVIA Labs launched mainnet cross-chain messaging between Stellar and Ethereum. Soroban smart contracts can now communicate with Ethereum contracts. Developers can use the integration for stablecoin transfers and tokenized assets. VIA Labs deployed a reference token named VIAT to demonstrate the system.
Key points
- VIA Labs launched mainnet cross-chain messaging between Stellar and Ethereum on October 28.
- The connection allows Soroban smart contracts on Stellar to communicate with Ethereum contracts.
- VIA Labs deployed a reference token called VIAT to demonstrate transfers through the messaging system.
- Stellar uses seven decimal places for token amounts, while Ethereum uses 18.
- Users pay normal network fees, using XLM on Stellar or gas fees on Ethereum.
Why it matters
The new infrastructure allows developers to build applications using stablecoins, tokenized assets, and automated contract execution across both Stellar and Ethereum.
Price context · XLM
At publication
$0.1687
Now
$0.1696
Change since
+0.55%
7 days · dashed line = publication
Sources · 2 publishers
Blockonomi
Tier 3
Stellar Launches Cross-Chain Messaging With Ethereum Through VIA Labs
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto.news
- Also reported by Blockonomi
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