Stellar Advances Quantum Security With Bell Upgrade
Stellar's latest Bell upgrade aims to enhance quantum resistance, boosting long-term network security.
Stellar's latest Bell upgrade aims to enhance quantum resistance, boosting long-term network security. Stellar (XLM) is trading at ₹17.03 ($0.18), down 0.3% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by ZyCrypto, with live market data added, as of Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:01 UTC.
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to blockchain security, and Stellar's proactive upgrade could protect its network and assets from future risks, potentially attracting more users and developers.
- Stellar's Bell upgrade focuses on improving quantum resistance.
- Stellar's TVL surged 74.3% in the past week to $111.58M.
- XLM price remains stable despite broader market fluctuations.
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- Stellar Advances Quantum Security With Bell Upgrade — this brief
Stellar is making strides in enhancing its network's quantum resistance with the latest Bell upgrade, according to ZyCrypto. This move is part of Stellar's broader strategy to safeguard its blockchain against the potential threats posed by the advent of quantum computing.
Quantum computing is widely regarded as a future risk to blockchain security, as it could potentially break the cryptographic algorithms that underpin most cryptocurrencies. By prioritizing quantum resistance, Stellar aims to future-proof its network and protect user assets.
The Bell upgrade comes at a time when Stellar's Total Value Locked (TVL) has seen significant growth, reaching $111.58 million, a 74.3% increase over the past week, according to DeFiLlama. This growth indicates increased activity and interest in the Stellar network.
Despite the positive developments, the price of Stellar's native token, XLM, has remained relatively stable. XLM is currently trading at $0.180547, with a 24-hour decrease of 0.61% and a 7-day change of -0.08%. The overall crypto market cap stands at $2.84 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a slight 24-hour increase of 0.18%.
The upgrade underscores Stellar's commitment to innovation and security, which could be crucial in maintaining its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape. As quantum computing technology advances, other cryptocurrencies may also need to follow suit to ensure their networks remain secure.
Since this brief published about 8 hours ago, Stellar (XLM) has moved from ₹17.08$0.1805 to ₹17.03$0.18 — -0.31%.
The chart plots XLM's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 XLM ≈ ₹18.47 (about $0.18), down 0.7% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Stellar Advances Quantum Security With Bell Upgrade — questions & answers
What is the Bell upgrade?
The Bell upgrade is a recent update by Stellar aimed at enhancing the network's quantum resistance.
Why is quantum resistance important for Stellar?
Quantum resistance is crucial to protect Stellar's blockchain from future threats posed by quantum computing.
How has Stellar's TVL changed recently?
Stellar's TVL surged 74.3% in the past week to $111.58 million.
How much is 1 Stellar worth in rupee today?
About ₹18.47 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.18. The rupee price moves with both XLM's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Stellar in rupee page for any amount.
Has Stellar's price moved since this brief was published?
XLM is down 0.31% since this brief first published — trading at ₹17.03 ($0.18) now versus ₹17.08 ($0.1805) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from ZyCrypto. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.