💭 Retire the block analogy for a minute.

Composability in DeFi is more like building a hot rod...choosing parts from different makers to create something custom, powerful, and purpose-built. That’s what developers get when they build on open, interoperable protocols.

In DeFi, composability means different protocols and smart contracts can work together seamlessly. Lending, payments, AMMs, stablecoins - all of them can plug into each other, creating new possibilities without starting from scratch every time.

This unlocks real efficiency.

Developers can reuse well-tested components instead of reinventing the wheel. Projects can tap into shared liquidity and security. And users can do more with their assets: earn, borrow, and trade without leaving the ecosystem.

Here’s how that looks in practice:

A user adds liquidity to an AMM and receives LP tokens. They then use those LP tokens as collateral to take out a loan. One deposit, two active use cases - more utility, higher TVL, stronger network effects.

The Stellar smart contract platform was designed with composability in mind.

Early projects like @blend_capital, Meru, and Orbit CDP are already building on each other - integrating price feeds, vaults, and governance layers to create rich, interconnected DeFi experiences.

Composability is both a solid technical feature and a strategic advantage.

More connections lead to more value, for builders and users alike. And on Stellar, that means every smart contract you launch is another building block for the next big idea.. (okay back to the block analogy)