EtherFi, a restaking platform, announced the launch of its EtherFi Cash Visa credit card, partnering with Scroll, an Ethereum Layer 2 network powered by zero-knowledge technology.
Scroll as the Settlement Layer
Scroll will serve as the settlement layer for EtherFi Cash transactions. As a zero-knowledge rollup network, Scroll enhances transaction speed and efficiency, making it a crucial partner for this credit card offering. Scroll is currently the sixth-largest Ethereum Layer 2 network with $1.1 billion in TVL, according to L2beat.
Expanding Access and Crypto Rewards
EtherFi Cash is available for preorder in several countries, including the UK, Hong Kong, UAE, and various European nations. However, the card won’t be available in the US for the time being. Interested parties can preorder across four tiers, with annual fees ranging from 0.01 ETH ($23) to 1 ETH ($2,300). Higher-tier cardholders benefit from lower interest rates and exclusive perks. The cardholders will benefit from a 3% cash-back reward on all purchases, with no restrictions. These rewards are earned in cryptocurrency, in line with EtherFi’s vision of creating a comprehensive DeFi ecosystem. With EtherFi’s Stake and Liquid programs, users can borrow funds against Ether staked or deposit funds in curated vaults.
Ether.Fi’s Rapid Growth
EtherFi amassed over $5.6 billion in total value locked (TVL), making it the fourth-largest DeFi protocol. The growth was fueled by a rally in Ethereum prices and renewed interest in liquid restaking tokens (LRTs). The protocol pioneered the LRT boom, eliminating technical barriers and allowing users to participate in native restaking via EigenLayer while remaining liquid. Now, EtherFi’s Cash product adds to its existing portfolio, which includes its Stake and Liquid programs. On September 16, EtherFi Cash will begin shipping to pre-order customers, marking a milestone for the protocol.
The launch of EtherFi Cash Visa represents a significant step forward for Ethereum and its ecosystem. The partnership with Scroll and the diverse benefits offered make the card an appealing financial tool for cryptocurrency users.
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