Stellar Prepares for November Votes with Bell Protocol Update
Stellar's October 23 Bell guide update outlines software changes for upcoming governance votes.
Stellar's October 23 Bell guide update outlines software changes for upcoming governance votes. Stellar (XLM) is trading at ₹16.29 ($0.1714), up 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:15:01 UTC.
The update is crucial for maintaining the network's governance capabilities and ensuring smooth operations during the voting process, which could impact future development decisions.
- Stellar released a Bell guide update on October 23.
- The update focuses on address handling and ledger decoding.
- Stellar's TVL surged 105.1% in the past week to $127.48M.
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- Stellar Prepares for November Votes with Bell Protocol Update — this brief
On October 23, 
Stellar released an update to its Bell guide, detailing software changes aimed at preparing for upcoming governance votes in November. The update focuses on improving address handling and ledger decoding, which are critical components for the network's governance system.
The Bell guide serves as a crucial resource for developers and node operators, providing them with the necessary information to implement changes and maintain the network's integrity. The update ensures that the network is equipped to handle the governance votes smoothly, which could have significant implications for Stellar's future development trajectory.
Stellar's Total Value Locked (TVL) has seen a substantial increase, rising 105.1% in the past week to $127.48M, according to DeFiLlama. This growth indicates a rising interest in Stellar's ecosystem, which could be bolstered by the successful implementation of the upcoming governance votes.
In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.76T, with the overall market remaining relatively flat. 
Bitcoin is down 0.36% in the last 24 hours, while Stellar's native token, XLM, has experienced a slight decline of 0.83% over the same period, currently trading at $0.170563 with a market cap of $6.01B.
The Fear & Greed index sits at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment. As Stellar prepares for the November votes, market participants will be watching closely to see how the changes impact the network's governance and overall ecosystem.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Stellar (XLM) has moved from ₹16.21$0.1706 to ₹16.29$0.1714 — +0.49%.
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 ≈ ₹17.74 (about $0.1714), down 0.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% 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 Prepares for November Votes with Bell Protocol Updat — questions & answers
What changes does the Bell guide update introduce?
The update focuses on improving address handling and ledger decoding.
Why is the Bell guide update important for Stellar?
It ensures the network is prepared for upcoming governance votes, which could impact future development.
How has Stellar's TVL changed recently?
Stellar's TVL increased by 105.1% in the past week to $127.48M.
How much is 1 Stellar worth in rupee today?
About ₹17.74 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1714. 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 0.49% since this brief first published — trading at ₹16.29 ($0.1714) now versus ₹16.21 ($0.1706) 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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