The lumen, often abbreviated XLM, is the protocol token of the Stellar network. One hundred billion lumens were created the instant Stellar went live, as part of the protocol’s design. These tokens play a unique role in the network’s operation. Lumens are available at every major cryptocurrency exchange. Coincheckup is a cryptocurrency analysis and research platform designed to offer you transparent information on each cryptocurrency and help your investment decisions. Bitcoin price predictions from pro-Bitcoiners and Bitcoin evangelists on what they think the future bitcoin value will be in 2020, 2022, 2027, 2030.