Similar to all cryptocurrencies, Stellar network also leverages blockchain for decentralized advantages that come with blockchain. The network operates on several computers or servers, called nodes, which are connected via internet. These nodes can be anyone, from individuals to organisational entities. Since, whole network is decentralized, it is not controlled by a single party and anyone can join the network to become a node by running a software, called Stellar Core.

The Stellar Development Foundation minted its entire supply of 100 billion XLM tokens at the beginning; thus new Lumen tokens cannot be created via XLM mining. An Inflation rate of 1% p.a. Is set on total token supply. However, users can earn Lumens for their services as a node in the Stellar network. Stellar Lumens can also be obtained by reading on exchanges.
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