LumenQuery Blog
Insights, tutorials, and updates from the LumenQuery team
From Soroban to Stellar RPC: What the Rebrand Means for Developers
Explore the recent shift from Soroban RPC to Stellar RPC, why SDF made the change, and how this unified data access strategy simplifies querying real-time network state and smart contract interactions.
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Building Real-Time Apps on Stellar: Horizon API vs Stellar RPC
A comparative guide showing when to use Horizon (historical data, deep indexing) versus Stellar RPC (real-time state, transaction simulation), plus code snippets and practical use cases.
How Stellar's Roadmap to 5000 TPS Impacts Your API Integrations
Break down SDF's scalability goals for ~5000 TPS and what changes developers should expect in Horizon and RPC infrastructure—including performance, redundancy, and future-proofing applications.
Top 5 Horizon & RPC Use Cases for Financial Apps in 2026
Popular real-world use cases: cross-border payments, token issuance, DEX integration, real-time monitoring, and smart contract management—with real API patterns for each.
How to Build a Stellar Blockchain Explorer Using Horizon API (Step-by-Step Guide)
Build a fully functional Stellar blockchain explorer from scratch. Learn to fetch transactions, query accounts, parse operations, and display ledger data using the LumenQuery Horizon API.
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Soroban JSON RPC Explained: How to Query Smart Contracts on Stellar
Master Soroban JSON-RPC for smart contract development on Stellar. Learn contract calls, event queries, simulation, and when to use Horizon vs Soroban RPC with production-ready infrastructure.
Best Stellar API Providers in 2026 (Comparison Guide)
Compare Stellar API providers: self-hosted Horizon, public endpoints, and managed services. Performance benchmarks, pricing, and feature comparisons to help you choose the right infrastructure.
How to Monitor a Stellar Validator or Horizon Node in Production
Set up comprehensive monitoring for Stellar validators and Horizon nodes. Covers Prometheus, Grafana dashboards, alerting strategies, RPC health checks, and ledger lag detection.
Using Claude Code to Interface with JSON-RPC APIs
Learn how to leverage Claude Code, Anthropic's AI-powered CLI tool, to interact with JSON-RPC APIs like Stellar's Soroban RPC. Build, test, and debug blockchain applications faster with AI assistance.
Getting Started with Claude Code: The AI-Powered Development Tool
Discover how Claude Code can transform your development workflow. From installation to advanced features, learn everything you need to start building software with AI assistance.
Stellar Lumen and the Future of Decentralized Applications
Explore how Stellar's unique architecture, Soroban smart contracts, and focus on real-world utility position XLM as a foundation for the next generation of decentralized applications.
Building in Web3: The Essential Role of RPC Nodes
Understand why RPC nodes are the backbone of Web3 development, how they work, and best practices for integrating reliable blockchain infrastructure into your decentralized applications.
The Future of Stellar: What's Next for the Lumen Blockchain in 2026 and Beyond
From Soroban smart contracts to institutional adoption, explore the technological roadmap and strategic direction shaping Stellar's future as a leading blockchain platform.
XLM and the Retail Revolution: How Stellar Could Transform Everyday Payments
Discover why Stellar Lumens (XLM) is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and mainstream retail adoption, from point-of-sale integration to cross-border shopping.
5 Powerful Use Cases for the Stellar Horizon API in Fintech
Discover how businesses are leveraging the Stellar network through LumenQuery to build cross-border payments, tokenization platforms, and more.
Getting Started with LumenQuery: A Complete Guide
Learn how to integrate LumenQuery into your application and start building on the Stellar network in minutes.
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