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The Solayer Emerald Card is a Visa crypto financial card launched by the SVM public chain Solayer, focusing on crypto asset ($USDC) payments and DeFi earnings. The following is a detailed explanation of registration, use, and core rules:
I. Registration application: identity verification and process
1. Prerequisite: Prepare a Solana wallet
You need to connect to the Solayer official platform through a Solana ecosystem wallet (such as Phantom, Glow, etc.) as an entry point for identity and asset interaction.
2. Card opening qualifications and fees
User type | Card opening fee | Special notes
Solayer public sale participation address Free Early participation rights
Solayer airdrop address $10 Airdrop exclusive offer for users
Ordinary users (no privileged address) $75 | Invitation code + KYC Official control of quantity, need to wait or pay/use code (e.g. public code M2IKZC, subject to official confirmation)
II. Core functions: Payment + Earnings dual scenarios
1. Payment scenarios (virtual card is available, physical card is pending launch)
- Binding methods: Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, LINE PAY, once bound, you can spend at VISA merchants worldwide (online + future offline).
- Withdrawal planning: After the physical card is launched, you can withdraw local fiat currency through ATMs (directly deducting $USDC from the card).
2. Asset earnings: Deposit $USDC to earn returns
- Two options:
- Direct consumption: After depositing $USDC, it can be used for payment immediately, without the need to exchange for fiat currency.
- Convert to sUSD for interest: Convert $USDC to sUSD (stablecoin collateralized by US Treasury bonds, no lock-up, no threshold), enjoy an annual return of 4%~5%, supports instant minting/redemption (on-chain non-custodial, assets are self-controlled).
III. Rates and activities: Balancing costs and benefits
1. Rate details
- Storage fee: 1% of the deposited amount (for example, if you deposit 100 USDC, a fee of 1 USDC will be deducted).
- Transaction fees:
- USD transactions: $0.15 per transaction;
- International transactions: $0.10 per transaction + 1.5% of the transaction amount.
2. Reward activities (dynamic in 2025)
- Earn tokens by swiping the card: After making a purchase, share your experience (such as on social media) for a chance to earn Layer tokens;
- Points for airdrop: Participate in the second phase of the Solayer points activity, accumulate points by swiping the card to redeem for airdrop;
- Emerald points benefits: In cooperation with Nubit, earn emerald points through consumption, which can be redeemed for travel, hotel discounts, etc. (rules are subject to official updates).
IV. Risks and reminders
1. Regulatory and market risks: Crypto financial cards involve crypto assets, which are subject to policy and market fluctuations; participation should be based on risk assessment;
2. Dynamic adjustment of rules: Card opening fees, invitation codes, activities, etc. may change, it is recommended to regularly check the announcements on the Solayer official website;
3. Distinguishing products with the same name: The market has 'Emerald Cards' (such as Corian warranty cards, hotel membership cards), this article focuses on the Solayer crypto financial card, please refer separately for other scenarios.
For more detailed operations (such as KYC steps, wallet binding tutorials), you can visit the Solayer official platform or follow community guidelines. Investment in crypto assets and payment tools should be approached with caution, rational planning is recommended!
