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Stellar and Fonbnk: Access to the Global Digital Economy via SIM Cards

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

The Stellar Network and Fonbnk have partnered to provide prepaid SIM users in Africa with access to the global digital economy. This collaboration allows users to convert airtime credits into USDC stablecoins through the Stellar blockchain.

Partnership for Digital Economy Access

This partnership aims to address the financial exclusion issue in Africa, where 350 million people lack banking services. Fonbnk offers a solution by turning active prepaid SIM cards into virtual debit cards via the Stellar network.

How the Partnership Works

Users can deposit prepaid airtime credits into their wallets via Fonbnk’s platform. These credits are then converted into USDC on the Stellar blockchain, allowing users to participate in the global digital economy.

Global Outlook

This initiative leverages the widespread use of prepaid mobile SIM cards in Africa to provide seamless on- and off-ramps to the Stellar blockchain. The goal is to revolutionize how users access financial services.

The partnership between Stellar and Fonbnk represents a significant step in providing financial access to millions of unbanked individuals in Africa, utilizing innovations in digital currency.

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