Interstellar delivers a blockchain‑based platform on the Stellar network that lets enterprises, fintechs, and banks process cross‑border payments with near‑zero fees and 3‑5 second settlement times. It provides RESTful APIs, SDKs, and an integrated KYC/AML compliance module for straightforward integration, along with consulting and migration services to replace legacy correspondent banking routes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Cross‑border payments often involve multiple correspondent banks, resulting in high fees, settlement delays of several days, and limited transparency for businesses operating internationally. These inefficiencies hinder scaling and increase operational costs for enterprises that need reliable global transaction capabilities.
Solution
Interstellar offers a blockchain‑based platform that leverages the Stellar network to enable faster, cheaper, and more reliable international payments. The company designs, consults on, and integrates end‑to‑end payment solutions that replace legacy correspondent banking routes with direct, ledger‑recorded transfers. By using Stellar’s low‑fee, 3‑to‑5‑second settlement engine, Interstellar reduces transaction costs to near‑zero while maintaining compliance through built‑in KYC/AML layers. The platform provides APIs and SDKs that allow enterprises to embed cross‑border payment functionality into their existing systems without extensive blockchain expertise. Interstellar also supports partners through custom consulting, technical integration, and ongoing operational support, ensuring a smooth transition to blockchain‑enabled payments.
Target Audience
The primary customers are enterprises, fintech platforms, remittance networks, and banks that require cost‑effective, high‑speed cross‑border payment capabilities and seek to integrate blockchain technology without building in‑house expertise.
Features
- Full‑stack payment stack built on Stellar, offering sub‑cent transaction fees and 3‑5 second settlement times
- RESTful APIs and SDKs for seamless integration with ERP, banking, and fintech applications
- Built‑in compliance module with configurable KYC/AML rules and support for licensed Stellar anchors
- High‑throughput processing capable of thousands of transactions per second, scalable for large remittance volumes
- Secure cryptographic architecture with immutable ledger, protecting against double‑spend and fraud
- Green consensus protocol (Stellar Consensus Protocol) requiring no mining, ensuring low energy consumption
- Consulting services covering architecture design, regulatory strategy, and migration planning
- Partnership enablement framework demonstrated with Lightnet, Velo Labs, and Tempo implementations