Hive Online has made a strategic move to migrate over 75,000 farmers across the African continent from the Stellar blockchain to Hedera. This significant transition aims to scale payment systems more effectively throughout Africa, with Hedera’s fixed-fee model cited as a key advantage. The migration represents a major shift in how blockchain technology serves agricultural communities and highlights growing momentum for practical blockchain applications in developing economies.
Hive Online operates as a digital finance platform that builds trusted data and relationships in Africa’s informal economy. Their solutions help connect smallholder farmers with financial services, agricultural inputs, and market opportunities. This migration to Hedera marks an important step in their mission to empower African farmers through innovative financial technology.
Hive Online has migrated it's 75,000+ farmers from Stellar to @Hedera to scale payments across the African continent.
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) December 16, 2025
Citing the fixed-fee structure of the network and the Hedera Token Service (HTS), @wearehiveonline is building a digitized barter economy 🧵 pic.twitter.com/oXxOghjNdV
Why the Switch from Stellar to Hedera?
Hive Online moved from Stellar to Hedera to support predictable, low-cost payments at scale. Hedera’s fixed-fee model keeps transaction costs stable, even during high network activity. In contrast, fee volatility on other networks creates uncertainty for everyday users.
For smallholder farmers, predictable fees matter. Stable costs help farmers plan finances and manage daily operations. As a result, consistent pricing removes a key barrier to financial inclusion in agricultural communities.
Hedera also delivers high throughput with near-instant finality. The network processes thousands of transactions per second without congestion. Additionally, its energy-efficient design supports sustainability in regions where energy access remains limited.
This stability unlocked a feature Hiveonline calls "Native Pricing."
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) December 16, 2025
Because the fees are low and fixed, Hiveonline can absorb them completely. The farmers never experience any fees, they simply transact.
For a farmer earning less than $2 a day, fee stability is the…
Impact on African Farmers and Financial Inclusion
The migration impacts more than 75,000 smallholder farmers across Africa. These farmers depend on digital payments to access markets, financial services, and agricultural inputs. By strengthening its payment infrastructure, Hive Online addresses a core challenge within the region’s agricultural economy.
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to roughly 80 percent of the world’s smallholder farmers. However, the region receives only about 1 percent of global agricultural bank lending. This imbalance creates a $106 billion funding gap that limits growth. Blockchain-based payments help bypass traditional banking constraints and expand financial access.
Hedera enables a more reliable payment ecosystem across the agricultural value chain. Farmers receive payments faster and more consistently. As a result, they can access credit more easily and engage more fully in the formal economy. Digital transactions also reduce reliance on cash while creating records that support future financing.
Transforming African Agriculture Through Technology
Hive Online’s migration reflects a broader push toward practical technology in African agriculture. The platform supports farmers across the full lifecycle, from inputs to market access. This focus centers on real utility rather than experimentation.
By using Hedera, Hive Online strengthens delivery of financing, advisory services, and market access. Agriculture produces roughly 80 percent of Africa’s food supply. Therefore, efficiency gains directly support food security.
The move also signals a maturing blockchain ecosystem. More than 75,000 farmers now rely on Hedera-backed payments. As a result, reliable infrastructure translates directly into improved livelihoods.
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