The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a US-based non-stock, non-profit organization that contributes to the development and growth of the Stellar network and the “Stellar ecosystem” – the individuals, developers and businesses that build on or interact with Stellar, a public blockchain network that connects the world’s financial infrastructure. Founded in 2014, SDF helps maintain Stellar’s codebase, supports the technical and business communities building on the network and serves as a speaking partner with policy-makers, regulators and institutions. SDF’s mission is to create equitable access to the global financial system by using the Stellar network to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology.