BIP052 [DAO/Grants/Partnership/Roadmap] Expansion to Stellar Ecosystem & Bridge Infrastructure Integration

Author: @LP17 – @BIMLabs

Summary of the Proposal: This proposal seeks DAO approval to expand BIM Exchange to the Stellar ecosystem and integrate cross-chain bridge infrastructure enabling interoperability between Stellar, EVM, and non-EVM environments.

The proposal includes:

• Integration of Stellar ecosystem components (wallets, DeFi, yield)
• Enablement of XLM buy/sell flows
• Deployment of a bridge solution for XLM ↔ EVM / non-EVM
• interoperability

Selection between two bridge providers:

• Quickex
• Rozo Bridge

Additionally, the proposal acknowledges that a Stellar grant supports BIM operations through 2026, removing the need for DAO funding during this period (except force majeure).

Context: BIM has received a grant from the Stellar ecosystem, enabling:

• Strategic expansion beyond EVM
• Integration with a highly adopted network in Africa and Latin America
• Financial support for BIM operations through 2026

This creates an opportunity to position BIM as a multi-ecosystem DeFi gateway, while significantly reducing pressure on DAO treasury resources.

Proposal Details: 1️⃣ Stellar Ecosystem Integration

• Integration of Stellar wallet infrastructure
• Integration of Stellar-native DeFi protocols (e.g., Soroswap, DeFindex)
• Full support for XLM within BIM Exchange

2️⃣ XLM Buy / Sell Enablement

• Native support for XLM trading inside BIM Exchange
• Integration with existing fiat providers
• Improved access for users in emerging markets

3️⃣ Bridge Infrastructure

• Integration of Quickex
• Bridge supporting EVM and non-EVM ecosystems
• Direct entry and exit flows into XLM
• Broad interoperability across multiple blockchain environments

Positioning:

• Generalist bridge solution
• Maximum ecosystem coverage
• Flexible architecture for future expansion

Integration of Rozo Bridge

• Bridge specifically designed for interoperability between:
• Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Solana

Output assets focused on:

• USDC (on Stellar)
• USDT
• XLM

Positioning:

• More targeted architecture
• Optimized flows toward stablecoin and XLM liquidity
• Potentially simpler UX and routing

4️⃣ Treasury Impact Stellar grant expected to fund BIM operations through 2026 No DAO budget request required during this period (except force majeure) Reduced treasury pressure and improved capital efficiency

Strategic Rationale

This proposal positions BIM as:

• A multi-chain and multi-ecosystem exchange
• A gateway between EVM, non-EVM, and Stellar
• A protocol expanding into high-growth regions
• A DAO with reduced operational cost burden in 2026

It supports:

• User acquisition in emerging markets
• Expanded liquidity access
• Cross-chain interoperability
• Long-term protocol scalability

Risks & Considerations

• Technical complexity of cross-chain integration
• Dependency on third-party bridge providers
• Security considerations (bridge risk surface)
• UX complexity across multiple ecosystems
• Final implementation details may evolve during integration phase

A full technical audit and validation phase will be conducted before deployment.

Voting Options: ✅ For — Approve BIP052 ❌ Against — Reject the proposal ⚪ Abstain — No position

Voting Instructions:

• Connect to the voting platform using your wallet.
• Select the proposal regarding the opening of vote submissions.
• Choose the option that you believe best aligns with the vision and strategic objectives of BIM Protocol
• Confirm your vote.

Voting Period: Voting will begin on [24/04/2026] and conclude on [27/04/2026]

We encourage every member of the BIM Protocol community to participate in this crucial vote. Your voice will guide the future of our platform and strengthen our position in the blockchain ecosystem.

Discussion (optional): https://governance.bim.finance/t/temp-check-opening-bim-to-the-stellar-ecosystem/48