Unlocking PayFi's Potential: Top Projects & Innovations

Introduction: Top PayFi Innovations and Projects

Last week on aelf Ventures Spotlight, we discussed how PayFi brings blockchain technology into payments to solve inherent problems in traditional finance.

It is interesting to observe ways PayFi is transforming how individuals and businesses transact. It ushers in new avenues for value creation and user engagement while providing financial flexibility. Let's look at some of the intriguing methods PayFi goes about this, with instances of real-world projects to boot.

1. Liquidity Provision

PayFi solutions can streamline Web2 and Web3 transactions and enhance liquidity, enabling smoother cash flow and better financial planning for both individuals and businesses.

Huma Finance allows businesses and individuals to collateralise future income to secure credit lines. This setup connects them with global investors on-chain, granting access to services like revolving credit lines and receivable factoring, which were traditionally accessible only to large merchants.

This bridges the gap between traditional finance and modern Web3 payments, empowering a broader range of users with enhanced financial flexibility and liquidity options.

2. Loyalty Programmes

PayFi unlocks new value propositions for both Web2 and Web3 users and merchants with innovative payment programmes. By integrating features such as loyalty programmes and discovery tools, PayFi enhances user traffic and engagement, fostering a more dynamic retail environment.

Blackbird is a Web3 loyalty app that connects restaurants with customers. Blackbird Pay reduces settlement times and transaction costs by charging a lower transaction fee of 2% compared to Visa and Mastercard.

Diners can also earn rewards in $FLY (Blackbird’s native token) for engagement. Its discovery programmes like Blackbird Breakfast Club increase traffic during slow periods, driving restaurant patronage. This is one way PayFi could bring about new value propositions through streamlined payment solutions and enhanced engagement initiatives.

3. DePIN Financing

PayFi's instant and automated settlement capabilities enhance the efficiency of DePIN networks by enabling seamless reward distribution to participants.

In DePIN ecosystems, the real-time transfer of value and resources is critical for coordination and scalability. Immediate and automated payments ensure that participants receive rewards without delay, which in turn supports sustainable network operations and increases overall effectiveness.

Karrier One is a DePIN network that integrates telecommunications with payment functions and collaborates with telecom providers to offer worldwide communication coverage. Its Karrier Numbering System links Web3 wallets to phone numbers, allowing users to participate in DeFi activities and receive rewards seamlessly.

PayFi can unlock significant growth by optimising reward systems and maintaining network sustainability in DePIN networks.

Conclusion

PayFi stands at the forefront of financial innovation, driving efficiency, scalability, and inclusivity across various economic sectors, with growing interest from Web3 crypto funds.

By seamlessly integrating advanced technologies with traditional financial practices, PayFi is poised to unlock significant growth and value creation, paving the way for a more dynamic and interconnected global economy.

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Till date, aelf Ventures has invested in projects such Crystal Fun and Confiction Labs (pka. Mythic Protocol), and is actively incubating promising ventures within the ecosystem such as Portkey, eBridge, Forest NFT Marketplace, AwakenSwap, eWell, and BeanGoTown.

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Chain	URL	Explorer
AELF	https://aelf-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test.aelf.io/
tDVW	https://tdvw-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test-side02.aelf.io/

Feature	Description
Inheritance	ERC-404 inherits from the interfaces IERC-404, IERC721 Receiver, and IERC165, implementing functions specified in these interfaces, behaving as both ERC20 and ERC721.
Data Structures	Mappings track balances, allowances, approvals, and ownership of tokens. Double-ended queue stores ERC721 token IDs. Data for managing ownership and indices of ERC721 tokens.
Constructor	Initialises token name, symbol, decimals, and other necessary variables for ERC20 and ERC721 tokens.
Token Minting and Burning	_mintERC20 function for minting ERC20 tokens. _retrieveOrMintERC721 function for minting ERC721 tokens and retrieving from a bank. _withdrawAndStoreERC721 function for depositing ERC721 tokens into the bank.
Transfers	Functions for transferring ERC20 and ERC271 tokens between addresses. Distinguishes between token types based on ID. _transferERC20WithERC721 function handles transfers involving both types.
ERC20 and ERC721 Interactions	Approve function handles approvals for both token types. Functions like transferFrom, safeTransferFrom, and permit handle transfers and approvals.
EIP-2612 Support	Supports EIP-2612 permit functionality for ERC20 tokens.
Interface Compatibility	Implements necessary functions for ERC-404 and ERC165 interfaces, indicating compatibility with ERC20 and ERC721 standards.

Role	Max Number
BP	2N+1, N starts from 8 in 2022
Candidate node	5*(2N+1)
Voter	No limit

Benefits	Description
Makes smart contracts 'smarter'	AI-driven smart contracts can autonomously modify terms based on predefined conditions and real-time data input, ensuring that the contracts are not just automated but also intelligent and self-improving over time.
Levelled up data analysis	Data is the new oil, and AI is the machinery that refines it. It is possible for AI to reduce large-volume blockchain data analysis time by up to 90%.
Boosts security	Through machine learning models, AI can prevent frauds and detect security threats in real time. It can identify potential breaches, predict future threats, and adapt to evolving security measures.
Lowers carbon footprint	AI algorithms help optimise energy consumption in blockchain operations, given the flak drawn by activities like Bitcoin mining.

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