Recently, after personally testing Solayer's 'Emerald Card,' I realized one thing: we in the crypto world really don't need to cash out anymore!
The Solayer Emerald Card supports direct consumption of USDC and can also be bound to WeChat and Alipay. Whether buying groceries, ordering takeout, or online shopping, it can be easily handled! Moreover, for every 1 USDC spent, you can earn 1 point, which can be exchanged for BTC and other token airdrops.
1. No pressure for consumption in the US region; binding to Apple Pay is no problem.
For friends who frequently consume in US applications, this card is really appealing. It can seamlessly bind to Apple Pay and the Apple Store, and solves many payment risk control issues that ordinary U cards often encounter. Whether buying a blue checkmark on X (formerly Twitter), subscribing to ChatGPT, Netflix, or paying for various apps, it can be done easily, greatly improving efficiency.
The most crucial point is that these expenditures can also participate in the second season points activity launched by Solayer—spend more to earn more, and every expense can be converted into potential earnings!
2. Can it also serve as an investment? A 4% return is not a dream.
According to Solayer's official introduction, the USDC recharged to the Emerald Card will not 'lie flat,' but can participate in T-Bill (government bond) financial management with an annualized return of around 4%. This is a very robust return choice in the current unstable market environment.
In addition, it can also realize asset appreciation through projects in the Solana ecosystem, allowing on-chain USDC to both consume and invest, achieving 'liquid flow' of crypto assets.
3. Daily consumption experience is close to VISA, supporting WeChat/Alipay.
It is worth mentioning that the Emerald Card has already gained widespread popularity in overseas communities. Users generally report that the experience is very close to that of traditional bank cards. This is thanks to the high-performance architecture based on the SOL chain behind Solayer, with a single TPS reaching millions, providing a swift and smooth payment response that rivals VISA and Mastercard.
More importantly, it not only allows daily consumption through USDC but also participates in the financial management mechanism of the sUSD protocol, bringing an annualized return of 4%-5%, with yields approaching those of US Treasuries—stable and flexible.
4. Feelings after a real experience.
To be honest, the biggest fear in doing PayFi (decentralized payments) is insufficient performance, and Solayer has really done well in this regard. Instead of using Layer 2 to avoid issues like other projects, it chose to break through the underlying performance directly, achieving a significant acceleration in SVM on-chain execution with InfiniSVM technology combined with hardware acceleration.
Solayer focuses on execution efficiency, fundamentally solving the problems of slow on-chain payments and lag. This proactive approach, combined with its deep integration with the Solana ecosystem, makes it stand out in the entire SOL ecosystem and holds promising prospects.
5. Future development is worth looking forward to.
Although the Emerald Card currently only supports deposits of USDC and does not support SOL deposits or withdrawals, considering the current speed of Solayer's ecosystem development, these restrictions are expected to be optimized soon.
Currently, presale users and Genesis Airdrop participants can activate the Emerald Card with a low threshold. Other users can apply using an invitation code.
For crypto users, the Solayer Emerald Card is a true card that realizes 'freedom of consumption in the crypto world.' It not only connects USDC to daily life payment channels but also integrates multiple values such as earnings, points, airdrops, and on-chain performance optimization.
With the gradual explosion of the SOL ecosystem and continuous advancements in SVM technology, the future looks promising. Using cards for payments, earning points, and receiving airdrops all in one go—why not?