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?? Exciting News! Mesh has partnered with Shift4 to offer seamless crypto payment capabilities in over 45 countries. The integration will enable more than 200,000 merchants to automatically convert crypto payments into local currencies. Shift4’s new feature, powered by Mesh, will now allow its merchants to accept crypto payments worldwide, making it the first global payments leader to allow its customers to accept cryptocurrency with one click. Designed to meet the growing demand for crypto payments, this this capability provides a secure and efficient way for merchants worldwide to tap into the crypto economy. ?? "People often forget that Bitcoin started as peer-to-peer electronic cash, not as an investment asset,” said Bam Azizi, CEO and Co-Founder at Mesh. “These new features not only represent a significant leap forward for the crypto industry, but also a return to the original vision of truly decentralized digital payments. We are very proud to partner with an industry leader like Shift4 and are excited to help them unlock these benefits for their merchants." ? Check out the full press release to learn more about this groundbreaking partnership! https://lnkd.in/geRqjvtg #mesh #payments #crypto

Crypto hiring needs a security overhaul.??? As markets rally and hiring picks up again, having a robust vetting process will play an increasingly vital role. Consider the alarming number of North Koreans who have infiltrated industry payrolls: > At one company a full third of its team was unknowingly composed of North Koreans > $600M annually is funneled back to the country through these operations > It’s estimated that up to 50%+ of all crypto resumes are North Korean This alone poses a massive security risk: just two North Korean freelancers were behind the $3M Sushi hack in 2021. A fraction of those damages would devastate any early-stage startup. Eventually we need to find ways to better screen candidates without violating crypto’s core ethos of protecting privacy. For example, we could move towards an attestation model (perhaps leveraging ZKP tech) where the sharing of sensitive PII is replaced by third-party attestations that vouch for a candidate. Until then, security remains non-negotiable. For leadership hires, in-person interviews are a must. For all other hires, meet in person when possible and have a formal screening checklist (such as requiring cameras be on if the interview is remote). At Mesh, every hire - full-time or contracting, senior or entry-level, engineering or accounting - must go through a formal and thorough background check. No exceptions. We also have a rigorous vendor assessment and onboarding process that aids us when utilizing hiring help from external agencies. Let’s build more robust hiring frameworks for Web3. [Image source: CoinDesk] #CryptoSecurity #BlockchainBuilders #TrustInCrypto

??Satoshi’s Vision: It Was Never About $100K As Bitcoin flirts with the $100K milestone and headlines focus on the hype, it's worth revisiting what this movement was truly about. During Mesh's TOKEN2049 panel, "Crypto Payments and Stablecoins: Returning to Crypto's Original Use Case,"?Ran (Goldi) Goldshtein from #Fireblocks reminded us of Satoshi’s original vision. ?? This perspective is especially relevant today as blockchain technology matures beyond price speculation. It’s about solving real-world challenges: seamless, secure transactions and a financial system built on inclusion, transparency, and efficiency. At Mesh, we’re proud to work with innovators like Fireblocks, building a future that honors these principles. ?? #mesh #crypto #stablecoins

??During Mesh's?#TOKEN2049 panel, "Crypto Payments and Stablecoins: Returning to Crypto's Original Use Case,"?Ran (Goldi) Goldshtein from #Fireblocks?and?Alex Wilson from #Shift4?shared key insights into why mainstream crypto payments adoption isn’t about understanding blockchain or web3—it’s about creating experiences that feel seamless and familiar. ?? We’re proud to collaborate with innovative partners like Shift4 and Fireblocks to build solutions that abstract away the complexity of web3 and empower real-world innovation. #mesh #crypto

?? Cross-border payments are being transformed. During Mesh's #TOKEN2049 panel, "Crypto Payments and Stablecoins: Returning to Crypto's Original Use Case," Mike Giampapa from Galaxy shared why payments are emerging as crypto's first real-world breakthrough and leading the way for broader blockchain adoption. From remittances to B2B transactions, the potential to revolutionize how money moves globally is undeniable. At Mesh, we’re proud to partner with visionary investors like Mike, driving the future of payments innovation forward together. ?? #mesh #crypto

?? Crypto isn't about replacing dollars—it's about transforming how they move. During Mesh's #TOKEN2049 panel, "Crypto Payments and Stablecoins: Returning to Crypto's Original Use Case," Ran (Goldi) Goldshtein from #Fireblocks shared his perspective: consumers likely won’t pay directly with crypto, but instead with familiar currencies like the US dollar. The real innovation lies in how these payments are processed—flowing on crypto rails as stablecoins, transforming the future of transactions.??? This shift represents a practical path forward, where stablecoins enhance existing systems rather than replace them. ?? At Mesh, we’re thrilled to collaborate with incredible innovators like Fireblocks as we build the future together. #mesh #crypto #stablecoins

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During Mesh's #TOKEN2049 panel, "Crypto Payments and Stablecoins: Returning to Crypto's Original Use Case," Alex Wilson from #Shift4 highlighted where crypto payments are gaining traction today: luxury goods and emerging markets where traditional rails fall short. ?? Stablecoins are bridging the gap, making payments faster, easier, and more accessible globally. At Mesh, we’re proud to partner with Shift4 to power crypto payment solutions, enabling businesses to meet this growing demand. From luxury markets to underserved regions, together we’re driving the next wave of innovation in payments. ? Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/eFBSgzCF #mesh #crypto

Crypto Payments Revolution: 3 Key Problems Solved by Mesh ?? The stars have aligned for crypto payments with the recent developments of stablecoins, L2 networks (enabling near instant and free transfers), and a much improved user experience. Last week I posted about the "Layered Cake ??" of crypto payments (link in comment) and how Mesh is solving the most crucial consumer-facing layer: connection. Today I want to dive deeper into 3 key problems that Mesh is solving to power crypto payments. 1???Problem 1: Payment Processors want to get paid in stablecoin, but users often don’t have stablecoin. 2???Problem 2: Users often don’t have enough of the token they need to pay with. 3???Problem 3: Consumers are used to seamlessly embedded payments in web2, but current crypto payment methods are manual, and anything but seamless or embedded. ???#Solution: Mesh SmartFunding Mesh #SmartFunding can convert a user’s assets into the PSP’s payment token of choice (e.g. PYUSD, USDC, etc) before it leaves the user’s account. We enable users to pay with what they have, and PSPs to receive what they want. Mesh SmartFunding enables automatic top-ups in a single transaction. Mesh can combine up to 5 funding methods in a user’s account to increase payment conversion and eliminate the manual burden of topping up to make a payment. Mesh Pay keeps the user in their checkout experience and leverages familiar payments patterns. This decreases effort and manual error, and drives confidence and conversion. We are making crypto payment a real-life usecase by bridging these gaps and addressing all the important edge cases. Learn more about Mesh Pay here: https://lnkd.in/gsMXP6X5 #CryptoPayments #FinTech #Blockchain #MeshConnect Co-author: Luke Murphy Baran

?? The Future of Government Debt Instruments: UK to Pilot Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) ?? On November 14th, the UK Government made a groundbreaking announcement: it plans to pilot a Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) using distributed ledger technology (DLT). This bold move signals a shift toward integrating blockchain-inspired innovations into traditional financial instruments, setting the stage for a more efficient and transparent debt issuance process. Here’s why this matters: ?? A Catalyst for Innovation DLT offers a range of benefits, including increased efficiency, resilience, and transparency in financial markets. By testing DLT across the lifecycle of a government debt instrument, the UK aims to explore these transformative capabilities firsthand. ?? Strengthening the UK as a Financial Powerhouse Positioning the UK as a leader in digital asset adoption, this initiative highlights the government’s commitment to maintaining the country’s status as a global financial hub. ?? Collaboration at the Core Through the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), the UK is fostering a controlled environment for experimentation, bringing together regulators, innovators, and market participants to explore new infrastructures. This ensures that risks are managed while pushing the boundaries of financial innovation. For the digital assets industry, this signals a validation of blockchain technology at the highest levels of governance. Governments recognizing the value of DLT could accelerate its adoption across financial markets globally, opening doors for new use cases, from tokenized securities to programmable money. For Mesh, this announcement resonates deeply. As pioneers in crypto infrastructure and connectivity, we’re excited about the potential of initiatives like DIGIT to broaden the adoption of DLT in mainstream finance. These efforts pave the way for robust infrastructure that aligns with Mesh’s mission of simplifying digital transactions and enabling seamless, secure connectivity for the financial world. As the pilot progresses, the opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth in the digital finance space will only expand. The UK’s leadership in this area is a call to action for the global financial community to embrace the possibilities of blockchain technology. We’re watching closely—and contributing wherever we can—to this exciting evolution in financial markets. Let’s build the future together. ?? #mesh #crypto