Stella (XLM) Blockchain has announced a new release of Protocol 24 to strengthen the network and ensure stability by fixing certain bugs in the system. in post In X, the network has confirmed that a custom code release of Protocol 24 is now available to developers running Stellar infrastructure.
Stellar Protocol upgrade instructions
According to the instructions, operating nodes such as Stellar Core, Horizon, RPC, and Galexie must update their software with new releases. In particular, if you're using Docker, you'll need to pull the new Protocol 24 image from Stellar's Docker registry.
However, users of Debian packages will need to update stellar-core, stellar-horizon, and stellar-binary. Updates must be performed manually.
Validators are being asked to prepare their systems in advance and vote on the Protocol 20 upgrade on October 22nd. To ensure a seamless process, we have provided specific steps to begin voting.
Release of Stellar Protocol 24 is now available. If you're running Stellar infrastructure, install it as soon as possible.
October 20th: Stable release now available.
October 21st 2100 UTC: Testnet upgrade.
October 22nd 1700 UTC: Mainnet upgrade vote.Check out our upgrade guide to learn more…
— Stellar (@StellarOrg) October 21, 2025
The only excluded categories are those that use the Stellar SDK. This upgrade does not require any changes to the structure or data format, as the SDK continues to work as is. The same goes for people who own Stellar Lumens.
The goal of the update is to ensure that all Stellar node operators and validators are in sync and maintain network stability. The overall goal is to ensure everyone is running the same software version by the mainnet vote scheduled for October 22nd.
Can Stellar reach $0.40 before the Uptober rally ends?
While Stellar has ensured network stability, in the broader crypto market, XLM continues to struggle with volatility challenges. In the past 24 hours, Stellar's price has fallen by 2.9% of its value and is now exchange $0.3167. The asset fell from a high of $0.3328 due to market fluctuations.
The broader crypto market Fear and Greed Index has reached 33, triggering funds to be rotated out of the altcoin rotation. This happened as Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency space rose to 59%.
Volume increased by 9.97% to $205.15 million, with market participants viewing the drop in price as a buying opportunity.
Despite broader market fluctuations, Stellar could still make a final push as the 'uptober' rally is still ongoing for some assets. $0.40 price level. Asset volumes have settled in the green zone and sustained momentum from investors could support a bullish rally.
