1inch Network, a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, has introduced a Web3 crypto debit card as part of its initiative in the cryptocurrency sphere. This project is a partnership with Baanx, a developer famous for his crypto card technology, and is supported by the global payments behemoth Mastercard.

This new offering, named the 1inch Card, is set to revolutionize the way users engage with their cryptocurrencies, facilitating online and in-person purchases as well as cash withdrawals at supported ATMs through a seamless crypto-to-fiat conversion process.

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The entry of the 1-inch Card into the market is a leap for the interface of decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional banking systems. The card virtually eliminates the gap between cryptocurrencies and standard financial transactions by allowing users to spend their crypto assets directly in over 160 million locations.

Enhancing User Experience

The move of the 1inch Network into the Web3 debit card services is more than just a provision of another method for crypto payments. It is a segment of a project aimed at the availability and usability of cryptocurrency for the broad population. 

Sergej Kunz, the co-founder of 1inch, pointed out the aim of targeting people who are not closely connected with the crypto world but still hold cryptocurrencies. So, the 1-inch Card tries to present an instrument that is already familiar – a debit card that will make the incorporation of new users into the crypto ecosystem easier.

Mastercard, a payment giant, was considered as a strategic partnership in that regard. The company’s long-lasting experience and technology support the smooth digital assets’ introduction into the routine transactions. 

Christian Rau, Senior Vice President of Crypto and Fintech Enablement at Mastercard, stated that the 1inch Card was a groundbreaking solution and commended it as a bridge between Web2 and Web3. This collaboration represents a major progress in the acceptance and usage of cryptos among the broader financial services sector.

1inch Network Expanding Crypto Payments

The move by 1inch Network and Mastercard comes at a time when large payment networks are increasingly interested in exploring the intersections of Web3 applications, wallets, and traditional payment systems. Mastercard’s recent involvement with Metamask, a popular platform wallet based on Ethereum, reflects the increasing demand for people to have access to cryptocurrencies for everyday transactions.

The 1-inch Card, which will be available both as a physical and a virtual card, promises to offer all the benefits of a standard debit card while empowering users with the flexibility to manage their digital assets as they see fit.

According to Simon Jones, Chief Commercial Officer at Baanx, the mission is to offer “crypto without compromise,” enabling users to spend, lend, or trade their digital assets freely while integrating them into the global financial system.

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