Payments

This article explores the latest trends in crypto payments, specifically examining how the PayFi concept integrates Web3 payments, DeFi, and RWA to foster real-world applications of crypto assets. It also delves into the growth of the stablecoin market, the entry of traditional fintech platforms, and how PayFi is offering innovative payment solutions.

Fiber Network is a decentralized payment network built on Nervos CKB, supporting fast, low-cost off-chain transactions for multiple currencies, with special interoperability with the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Through technologies such as payment channels and HTLC/PTLC, Fiber provides efficient cross-chain payments and asset transfers.

This article makes an in-depth analysis of how PayFi (Payment Finance) combines blockchain technology and DeFi to create a new financial market. It also explores its core elements, application scenarios, and market potential, and discusses the technical architecture and challenges of Web3 payments.

Unlike the fragmented control seen in Ethereum’s ecosystem, Solana's smaller ecosystem is more agile and responsive. After the collapse of FTX, Solana made a strong comeback, leveraging its high performance, effective marketing, and diverse hardware products. PayFi, introduced by Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu, has also become a trending topic. Looking ahead, the entire Web3 industry is gradually moving towards off-chain solutions and real-world use cases, marking a key trend for the future.