The Stellar network reported a remarkable 700% increase in smart contract invocations during Q3 2025, alongside a $5.4 billion volume in real-world assets (RWA). This growth is attributed to heightened utility and institutional interest, as noted by the Stellar Development Foundation. By the end of August, the network had processed over 100 million smart contract transactions. Key developments such as the Whisk (Protocol 23) upgrade and the integration of Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 have fueled this expansion. Stellar's advancements have positioned it as the fourth most active blockchain, according to Chainspect, with a 37% increase in full-time developers contributing to its ecosystem.