Wirex Unveils the Dual-Mode Card with Seamless DeFi Integration

Wirex is excited to introduce the Dual-Mode Card, designed to seamlessly integrate the benefits of traditional financial systems with the revolutionary potential of DeFi.

Dual-Mode Functionality

The Wirex card operates in two distinct modes, each tailored to cater to the diverse needs of our global user base.

Debit Mode (Fiat & Stablecoins)

• Functionality: Operates like a conventional debit card, deducting balance upon transaction.
• Support: Supports both fiat currencies and stablecoins.
• Use Case: Ideal for users who prefer the stability of fiat or stablecoin spending, ensuring predictable value and minimising volatility.

Credit Mode (Crypto)

• Functionality: Instead of directly spending cryptocurrency, which could trigger a taxable event, Wirex uses the user's crypto holdings as collateral to open a Collateral Debt Position (CDP).
• DeFi Integration: By leveraging DeFi protocols, Wirex sources liquidity, ensuring users benefit from decentralised lending and borrowing mechanisms, thereby eliminating third-party risks.
• Use Case: Perfect for crypto enthusiasts who wish to spend without liquidating their digital assets, preserving the potential for asset appreciation.

Advantages of the Wirex Dual-Mode Card

• Flexibility: Users can effortlessly toggle between Debit and Credit modes, tailoring their spending experience in real-time based on their preferences and market conditions.
• Tax Efficiency: The Credit mode ensures that users can leverage their crypto assets for spending without triggering a taxable event, a significant advantage in many jurisdictions.
• DeFi Integration: By utilising DeFi to source liquidity in the Credit mode, Wirex ensures faster, more efficient, and transparent financial operations, removing the traditional banking system's inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Asset Preservation: Users retain the potential upside of their crypto holdings, as these assets are not sold but used as collateral.

Wirex Card Meets W-Pay Chain

Taking the innovation a step further, the Wirex Dual-Mode Card will be intrinsically connected to the Account Abstraction (AA) balance on the Wirex App Chain.

This integration is a game-changer in the realm of digital finance, offering unparalleled benefits:

• Direct Control: By linking the card to the AA balance, Wirex ensures that users have direct control over their funds. This eliminates the need for intermediaries, ensuring transactions are swift, transparent, and efficient.
• Elimination of Third-Party Risk: Traditional financial systems often involve multiple intermediaries, each introducing potential points of failure or risk. By connecting the Dual-Mode Card directly to the AA balance, Wirex removes any third-party risk, ensuring that users' funds are secure and under their complete control.
• Empowerment of Account Owners: Whether you're an individual user or an enterprise, the connection to the AA balance empowers you with full autonomy over your funds. This means you can manage, spend, and secure your assets with the confidence that you're in the driver's seat.
• Seamless Integration with DeFi: The connection to the AA balance further enhances the card's DeFi capabilities. Users can leverage the vast potential of decentralised finance, enjoying benefits like yield farming, liquidity mining, and more, all while maintaining direct control over their assets.

The integration of the Wirex Dual-Mode Card with the AA balance on the Wirex App Chain is a testament to Wirex's commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital payment realm. It's not just about spending; it's about empowering users with control, security, and the vast potential of DeFi.

Stay tuned for exciting updates on the upcoming Wirex Dual-Mode Card!