#XLM
Stellar Lumens (XLM) has had a historic July, with accumulated gains close to 70% in 30 days, driven by a resurgence of interest in its utility as a cross-border payment solution
. However, the true viral focus has been the emerging project DeSoc, a Web3 infrastructure focused on decentralized identity, reputation, and creator monetization. With over $10M raised in its presale, DeSoc has absorbed some of the speculative capital and attention from the cryptocurrency market, partially overshadowing the XLM narrative
. While XLM positions itself as a mature and functional network for remittances, DeSoc represents a new frontier with 100× potential, attracting developers, influencers, and fintechs alike. The comparison between the two highlights the contrast between financial utility and social virality.
