Decentralized finance (DeFi) has long promised to provide open access to financial services, but the reality has shown that most protocols only serve those who already own large amounts of digital assets. This reality has left a significant gap for individuals, businesses, and communities that generate steady income but do not have enough assets to use as collateral.
Here comes Huma Finance, which launched a new category called PayFi – an innovative blend of payments and finance – allowing individuals to borrow based on future cash flows instead of relying solely on crypto assets. Imagine your salary, bills, or even remittances could be turned into collateral on the blockchain. Thanks to smart contracts and the time value of money model, Huma can convert 70% to 90% of this income into instant liquidity, all without traditional banks.
Breaking the Trap of Traditional Collateral
Huma Finance is distinguished by not relying on speculative collateral. In traditional DeFi protocols, borrowers often have to put up assets worth double the loan value. This model has excluded a wide range of potential beneficiaries.
With Huma, all you need is a steady income that you can convert into liquidity today. Whether you're a freelancer waiting for an invoice payment, a family relying on remittances, or a company managing its receivables, Huma provides a practical solution that aligns with the real economy.
Expansion and Growth
Huma was not just an idea, but a rapidly expanding project. After merging with Arf in 2024, it enhanced its capabilities in cross-border finance. By mid-2025, it had processed over $4.5 billion in payment financing across networks like Solana, Stellar, and Ethereum L2s.
Solana also saw a nearly 500% jump in wallet activity within weeks of launching Huma 2.0, while institutions, from payroll companies to financial remittance providers, began integrating the protocol. PayFi summits in Singapore and Hong Kong have solidified Huma's position as a leader in this emerging category.
How the ecosystem works
Huma Finance offers two main pathways:
PayFi without collateral (Huma 2.0): Open to everyone with flexible earning modes (Classic for fixed returns and Maxi for higher returns with longer commitments).
Institutional PayFi: Dedicated to banks, companies, and payment service providers, with structured frameworks based on KYC/KYB and credit groups backed by receivables.
This dual structure has made Huma a rare bridge connecting the original DeFi community and global financial institutions.
Symbols and Roadmap
The Huma token ecosystem is still in its early stages. The Feathers program has rewarded early users with reputation points expected to be linked to token distribution in the future. A separate token, $PST, has also been designed to be the primary governance asset, anchoring yields and allowing the community to participate in decision-making.
Why is Huma Finance important?
At its core, Huma Finance is not limited to providing returns; it focuses on accessibility. It grants credit to those excluded from the traditional financial system – from remote workers to small businesses – and offers sustainable returns to liquidity providers, based on real economic activities rather than speculation.
For those following the rise of real-world assets (RWA) in Web3, Huma Finance is not just a new project, but the blueprint reshaping DeFi.
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