Abroad Awarded Stellar Development Foundation Community Fund Prize to Advance Global Payment Infrastructure

Press Release
Mar 10, 2025

Q1 , 2025 — London, UK

Abroad, the platform redefining cross-border payments for modern businesses, is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) Community Fund Prize. This recognition marks a major milestone in Abroad’s mission to build faster, more accessible global payment infrastructure.

The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is a highly competitive initiative that supports projects driving innovation and real-world impact on the Stellar network. Abroad was selected for its commitment to simplifying instant global payments and providing businesses with secure, transparent, and cost-effective solutions.

"This award from the Stellar Development Foundation is a huge validation of the work our team is doing to make cross-border payments seamless and accessible," said [Spokesperson Name], [Title] at Abroad. "With the support of the SCF, we’re accelerating our efforts to empower businesses with the tools they need to thrive in the global economy."

The funding will enable Abroad to further develop its platform, expand into new markets, and continue collaborating with partners to deliver real-time payment solutions that reduce friction and increase financial inclusion.

Abroad joins an impressive group of innovators recognized by the SDF for their contribution to the Stellar ecosystem. As part of the SCF community, Abroad will have the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow alongside other projects building the future of decentralized finance and cross-border transactions.

🚀 This is just the beginning of an exciting journey.

For more information on Abroad’s mission and solutions, visit:

🔗 https://www.abroad.finance

And read more about SCF #32 here:

🔗 https://medium.com/stellar-community/scf-32-round-recap-5edccb149f66

About Abroad

Abroad is building the future of cross-border payments. Our mission is to simplify and accelerate global transactions by providing businesses with a seamless, secure, and cost-effective payment infrastructure. By leveraging blockchain technology and stablecoins, Abroad enables instant payments that work anytime, anywhere - eliminating traditional barriers like high fees, long settlement times, and lack of transparency.

Whether you’re a fast-growing startup or an established enterprise expanding into new markets, Abroad gives you the tools to move money globally with confidence. Our platform is designed to empower businesses to scale without borders, making international payments as easy as sending a local transfer.

Abroad is committed to financial inclusion and creating a more equitable global economy, working closely with partners and ecosystems like Stellar and Circle to drive innovation in digital finance.

For more information, visit https://www.abroad.finance

Media Contact

Rosa Schmidt, Global Branding at Abroad / DEFEM Agency

📧 rosa@defemagency.com