MoonPay
MoonPay is a financial technology company that provides infrastructure for cryptocurrency and Web3 payments, allowing users to buy, sell, and manage digital assets. It offers solutions for on-ramps (fiat-to-crypto), off-ramps (crypto-to-fiat), token swaps, and NFT checkout. [1] [2]
Overview
MoonPay was founded in 2019 by CEO Ivan Soto-Wright with the goal of enabling anyone to buy cryptocurrency using a credit card [1].
The company provides checkout experiences for various crypto wallets and applications, supporting payment methods like Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Venmo [1]. MoonPay aims to simplify access to cryptocurrency and facilitate its integration into the financial system [1].
MoonPay provides a suite of APIs and SDKs designed for Web3 integrations, specializing in on-ramps, off-ramps, token swaps, and digital collectible management [2]. The platform supports multiple Web3 use cases, offering a streamlined experience for users at every step [2].
MoonPay's solutions cater to the evolving needs of the Web3 landscape, providing tools for developers interested in leveraging Web3 authentication and blockchain technology. [7]
MoonPay reports that over 30 million people worldwide use its platform to access cryptocurrency, and more than 300 platforms utilize its infrastructure to onboard users [1]. The company operates in over 180 countries and supports transactions with over 50 tokens [1]. MoonPay has processed over $9 billion in transaction volume [1].
Key Features
- On-Ramps: Allows users to buy crypto with fiat currencies within apps or websites using local payment methods [3].
- Off-Ramps: Enables users to sell crypto for fiat currency, increasing revenue and reducing customer attrition [4].
- Swaps: Facilitates cross-chain crypto swaps with low fees [5].
- Checkout: Allows users to purchase NFTs with debit or credit cards on over 40 blockchains [6].
Products
MoonPay offers a range of products designed to facilitate cryptocurrency and Web3 transactions [2]. These include:
- On-Ramps: Enables users to buy crypto with fiat currency [2].
- Off-Ramps: Enables users to sell crypto for fiat currency [2].
- Swaps: Enables users to swap one crypto for another [2].
- Checkout: Enables users to buy NFTs with fiat (credit/debit card) [2].
- Minting: Enables users to create their NFT collections [2].
Partnerships
MoonPay has established partnerships with various companies and platforms in the cryptocurrency and Web3 space [2]. These partners include: