What is Fuse? The Blockchain Built for Web3 Payments

Fuse stands out as a pioneering blockchain aiming to redefine how businesses interact with Web3 payments. Fuse is designed to bridge the gap between traditional payment systems and the decentralized future, offering a unique solution that rivals established giants like Stripe in the Web2 space.

What is Fuse?

Fuse was conceived four years ago with a clear mission: to create a blockchain infrastructure that simplifies the adoption of Web3 payments for businesses. Unlike many blockchain projects that aim to be all-encompassing, Fuse focuses on a specific niche—providing the tools and infrastructure necessary for businesses to leverage blockchain technology without the complexity and cost traditionally associated with it.

The Vision: Stripe for Web3

Fuse is often compared to Stripe, not in terms of competition, but as a parallel in the Web3 environment. Just as Stripe revolutionized online payments in the Web2 era, Fuse aims to lead in the Web3 payments space. It achieves this by offering a vertically integrated platform that supports non-custodial wallets and enables businesses to deploy blockchain-based solutions quickly and efficiently.

Key Features of Fuse

• Vertical Integration: Fuse provides a comprehensive suite of tools for businesses to build non-custodial wallets and gamification loyalty apps, reducing the time to market and operational costs.
• Non-Custodial Solutions: By focusing on non-custodial products, Fuse allows businesses to manage customer interactions without the need for storing sensitive data, thereby reducing regulatory burdens.
• B2B2C Model: Fuse is pioneering the non-custodial B2B2C model, enabling businesses to offer blockchain-based services directly to consumers without the traditional constraints of geographic licensing.

The Fuse Advantage

Fuse differentiates itself by focusing on the unit economics of transactions, ensuring that blockchain solutions are not only affordable but also sustainable for businesses. This approach is crucial in a landscape where blockchain technology is often seen as complex and costly.

Moreover, Fuse's business model is designed to be user-friendly, offering a subscription-based service that includes essential features like RPC access and real-time messaging, which are critical for seamless payment processing.

Real-World Applications

Fuse's impact is already being felt globally. For instance, in Kenya, Fuse's mobile stack is being used to address the growing demand for mobile payments, providing access to financial services in regions with limited banking infrastructure. Similarly, in Thailand, Fuse powers payment apps that facilitate real-world transactions, showcasing the versatility and practicality of blockchain technology in everyday life.

thirdweb's full-stack web3 development kit makes it easy to build on Fuse:

✦ Frontend: Client-side SDKs to connect users to web3
✦ Backend: Scalable contract APIs backed by secure wallets
✦ Onchain: Pre-built & extendable contracts
✦ Gaming SDKs: Unity, Unreal Engine, and Mobile (React Native)