We’re building what’s next for Sl8. Behind the scenes, our team is constantly working on new ways to make Sl8 more useful for creators, communities, and their audiences. One of the next major steps currently in development is Streams — a new way to connect, interact, and earn directly on the platform. Creators will be able to go live from their profiles, schedule upcoming streams, set reminders for their audience, interact through live group chat, offer paid access and special requests, and receive gifts directly to their wallet. This is only one part of what we’re working on. Sl8 continues to evolve, and we have much more planned ahead. Every new feature is another step toward building a platform where creators have more control over their audience, content, and monetization. Thank you to everyone building this journey with us. Your support, feedback, and trust push us forward every day. We’re moving fast. And we’re just getting started. 🚀

I think we should celebrate the launch of our very first bridge from @StellarOrg to other chains. And since our first bridge was launched with the @XRPLF network, we’re launching XRP Week. So, what should you expect? Commemorative Badges All participants may receive exclusive commemorative badges made of pure precious metals if they stake XRP or RLUSD for 180 or 360 days: 1) 999 fine Silver badge for staking tokens equivalent to 1,000 XRP or more The badge is made from a 10g silver bar. 2) 9999 fine Gold badge for staking tokens equivalent to 10,000 XRP or more The badge is made from a 10g gold bar. Each badge will have a unique serial number. The participant who stakes the largest amount will receive Badge #1. The badge will also be visible on your Sl8 profile and alongside each of your posts. Additional APY rates for XRP and RLUSD: - 90 days: 44% APY 38% current event rate + 6% XRP Week bonus - 180 days: 58% APY 50% current event rate + 8% XRP Week bonus - 360 days: 72% APY 62% current event rate + 10% XRP Week bonus These rates combine the promotional Ukraine Independence Day Event rates with the additional XRP Week bonus and are available only during XRP Week. How to participate? 1) Register on Sl8 if you’re not already a user: sl8.online/invite/JAeNkPme3d 2) Activate your Sl8 wallet. 3) Top up your wallet with XRP or RLUSD through the XRP Ledger network. Inside Sl8, these assets are represented as sgXRP and sgRLUSD, our 1:1 backed versions of XRP and RLUSD. 4) Stake your assets for 90, 180 or 360 days before the end of the event. Event duration: Start: September 10, 2026 at AM UTC End: September 17, 2026 at AM UTC

XRP Ledger is now integrated into Sl8. This is an important step in the continued expansion of Sl8 as a unified financial environment for assets across multiple blockchain networks. Users can now bring XRP directly into the Sl8 ecosystem through the XRP Ledger and manage it alongside other supported assets within the same application. XRP deposited through the network is represented in Sl8 as sgXRP, backed 1:1 by XRP, with deposit and withdrawal functionality available directly in the wallet. Our broader objective is to reduce the fragmentation that still defines much of the crypto user experience today. Moving assets between different networks often requires multiple wallets, exchanges, bridges, and additional operational steps. Sl8 is building toward a model where assets from different blockchain ecosystems can be accessed, managed, and used through a single interface. The XRP Ledger integration is one more step in that direction, and additional network integrations will follow as the infrastructure continues to expand. The attached videos demonstrate the integration in operation and the XRP transfer flow into Sl8. As an additional utility enabled by the integration, XRP is also now available for staking in Sl8. During the current event, through September 21, 2026, the following promotional terms apply: • 7 days - 18% APY • 30 days - 28% APY • 90 days - 38% APY • 180 days - 50% APY • 360 days - 62% APY For longer-term positions, rewards are compounded automatically within the stake. More details here: cassator.com/independence-da… XRP Ledger is now live in Sl8. This is not the end point, but another building block in a broader multi-chain financial infrastructure.

A few important updates from the Sl8 and Cassator ecosystem: 1) Our Ukraine Independence Day Event will be extended for another two weeks, giving everyone more time to compete, stake, invite friends, and move up the leaderboard. 2) The CST token will also be launching soon. As a reminder, the top participants in the event will receive substantial additional prizes in CST tokens. More information about CST, its role in the ecosystem, and the final prize distribution will be announced separately. 3) Development of bridges between Stellar and other major blockchains continues. The first integration will be with the XRP Ledger, followed by additional chains. This will be an important step toward making the Sl8 Wallet a truly multichain product. 4) We are also preparing to pitch Cassator to the Central Texas Angel Network and during LvlUp Ventures’ Power of the Pitch Week. At the same time, we continue discussions with several other angel investors and investment groups. 5) Another major development is the SEC’s proposed “Regulation Crypto Assets.” If adopted, it would introduce a purpose-built framework for certain crypto investment contracts, including a startup exemption for offerings of up to $5 million over four years and a separate fundraising exemption allowing qualifying issuers to raise up to $75 million within a 12-month period. The proposal would also introduce a conditional safe harbor allowing a crypto asset to separate from its original investment contract once the issuer has completed or permanently ceased the promised essential managerial efforts. It is still only a proposal, with public comments open until October 20, but it could become one of the most important regulatory developments for responsible token issuers in the United States. 6) The XRP ecosystem is also gaining momentum. U.S. spot XRP ETFs recently recorded 11 consecutive trading sessions of net inflows, attracting approximately $170 million during that period and bringing cumulative inflows since launch to roughly $1.68 billion. Ripple has also received full MiCA authorization in the EU, while XRP Ledger 3.3.0 introduces major infrastructure improvements, including atomic batch transactions, confidential token transfers, granular permission delegation, and the ability for platforms to sponsor users’ account reserves and transaction fees. A lot is happening at the same time. More updates are coming soon.

Star Gate Bridge Phase 1 is coming soon, bringing Stellar one step closer to seamless connectivity with other major blockchains 🌉✨