Stellar’s upcoming ‘Whisk’ upgrade aims to boost network performance by addressing scalability and transaction speed. Scheduled for September 3, 2025, the update will see increased efficiency in processing transactions while maintaining regulatory compliance. While no official price predictions have been made, the upgrade is expected to impact institutional exchanges as their operations are aligned with the new network configuration. The Stellar Development Foundation continues to engage developers and community members, offering technical updates and guidance. Key players such as Denelle Dixon, Jed McCaleb, and David Mazières remain committed to ensuring a smooth transition while exploring new applications for the improved network.
Institutional players like Bithumb and Upbit have paused their services to adapt to the update. However, Stellar’s focus on African markets suggests a promising future for faster transactions and payments within these regions.
Though investor enthusiasm remains high, recent trading volume has dipped since July. However, open interest in XLM has increased. The focus remains on improving transaction efficiency and developer experience.
The update follows previous successful upgrades like the ‘Stellar protocol 23’ release, which indicates a positive trajectory for the network’s performance. No significant regulatory or influencer reactions have been reported so far, with active community engagement indicating confidence in Stellar’s ability to successfully manage network transitions without disrupting broader markets.