Stellar Announces Bell Protocol 30 Upgrade with November Testnet Vote
The Stellar Development Foundation has proposed the Bell upgrade, set for a testnet vote on November 3, 2026.
The Stellar Development Foundation has proposed the Bell upgrade, set for a testnet vote on November 3, 2026. Stellar (XLM) is trading at ₹16.2 ($0.1701). This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:15:01 UTC.
The Bell upgrade aims to enhance Stellar's network capabilities, which could attract more developers and users to the ecosystem. The outcome of the testnet vote will be crucial in determining the upgrade's implementation and potential impact on Stellar's market position.
- Stellar proposes Bell, the Protocol 30 network upgrade.
- Testnet vote scheduled for November 3, 2026.
- Stellar's TVL rose 19.6% in the past week to $129.01M.
- XLM price up 1.30% in the last 24 hours.
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- Stellar Announces Bell Protocol 30 Upgrade with November Testnet Vote — this brief
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Stellar Development Foundation has introduced Bell, the proposed Protocol 30 network upgrade, aiming to enhance the network's capabilities. This announcement marks a significant step in Stellar's ongoing efforts to improve its infrastructure and attract more users and developers.
A testnet vote for the Bell upgrade is scheduled for November 3, 2026. This vote will be a critical milestone in determining the upgrade's implementation and its potential impact on the Stellar network.
Stellar's Total Value Locked (TVL) has seen a notable increase, rising 19.6% in the past week to $129.01 million, according to DeFiLlama. This growth indicates a positive trend in the adoption and usage of the Stellar network.
The broader crypto market is currently experiencing a period of growth, with the total market cap at $2.77 trillion. 
Bitcoin has seen a 24-hour increase of 1.02%, while the Fear & Greed Index stands at 48, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
Stellar's native token, XLM, is currently priced at $0.169896, with a 24-hour increase of 1.30% and a 7-day decrease of 5.53%. The market cap of XLM is $5.99 billion.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Stellar (XLM) has moved from ₹16.19$0.1699 to ₹16.20$0.1701 — +0.09%.
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 ≈ ₹17.59 (about $0.1701), up 1.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.6% 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 Announces Bell Protocol 30 Upgrade with November Tes — questions & answers
What is the Bell upgrade?
The Bell upgrade is the proposed Protocol 30 network upgrade for Stellar, aimed at enhancing network capabilities.
When is the testnet vote for the Bell upgrade?
The testnet vote for the Bell upgrade is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
How has Stellar's TVL changed recently?
Stellar's TVL increased by 19.6% in the past week to $129.01 million.
How much is 1 Stellar worth in rupee today?
About ₹17.59 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1701. 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 up 0.09% since this brief first published — trading at ₹16.2 ($0.1701) now versus ₹16.19 ($0.1699) 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 NewsBTC. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
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