Helio is now managing the @solanapay X account! As the team powering Solana Pay on Shopify, we’re excited to showcase the 2,000+ merchants already accepting Solana Pay and the growing number of new businesses joining every day. 

But Solana Pay is more than just Shopify! Across the Solana ecosystem, innovative projects are reshaping payments with the free-to-use payments framework built on Solana. We'll highlight the real-world use cases, cutting-edge integrations, and the growing adoption of Solana Pay as it improves payment systems globally.

Crypto Payments Are On the Rise 

Global payment leaders are betting big on crypto, with adoption accelerating across finance and e-commerce: 

• PayPal launched PYUSD, its own USD stablecoin.

• Stripe acquired stablecoin platform Bridge and reintroduced USDC payments for businesses.

• Shopify supports multiple crypto payment gateways, with Solana Pay among the leading plug-ins.

• Visa and SWIFT offer native stablecoin support.

• MoonPay acquired Helio and Iron, a leading stablecoin platform.

Why does this matter? These growing investments and the widespread adoption of crypto payments by major players are validating the shift towards crypto as a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional payment systems. 

With low transaction fees, instant settlement times, and the ability to handle cross-border payments seamlessly, crypto payments are set to become an essential part of the future of finance and e-commerce.

Stablecoins: Catalyst For Mainstream Adoption? 

As global adoption of crypto payments increases, stablecoins are emerging as a key enabler of this shift. These digital assets, which are pegged to a stable value like the US Dollar, are leading the way for broader crypto usage by addressing volatility concerns and enhancing merchant confidence.

• $27T in stablecoin transactions over the last year (source), that’s more than Visa & Mastercard combined!

• 35M+ unique stablecoin addresses in February 2025, up 50% YoY (source). In the future, everyone will have a digital currency account that supports stablecoins.

• Major banks like Bank of America and Standard Chartered are getting on board as regulations take shape, with U.S. lawmakers debating bills that would set clear stablecoin standards. 

While some merchants remain hesitant to accept crypto, the increasing use of stablecoins and clearer regulations signal that crypto checkouts like Solana Pay will soon be a standard option. 

For businesses that want to offer crypto payments while keeping the familiarity of traditional banking, Solana Pay on Shopify provides auto-conversion to fiat and direct bank settlements, bridging both worlds seamlessly.

Why Is Solana Ideal for Payments?

Built for speed, scalability, and cost efficiency, Solana is already powering a wave of innovative projects solving real-world payment challenges:

• Stripe: Checkouts and stablecoin payments

• Visa: Large money movements and payouts

• Sphere: Zero-fee offramp solutions

• Venta: Point-of-sale for IRL transactions

• Loop Crypto: Seamless subscription payments

• Coinflow: Card-to-crypto checkouts

• TipLink: Email wallet creation for seamless crypto onboarding

• Griffain: AI agent-powered purchases

• Crossmint: Wallets, payments, minting, and more

• PayPal: Stablecoin payments

With new projects emerging daily, Solana is transforming global payments. At Colosseum’s hackathon, several groundbreaking projects were awarded for tackling payment inefficiencies:

• FXSwap: Efficient Forex-to-stablecoin swaps.

• Hylo: Dual-token stablecoin system backed by LSTs.

• Split Finance: “Buy now, pay never” payment solution.

• Ribh Finance: Payment and inventory restocking for SMEs.

• Quartz: Tax-efficient offramp without selling your tokens.

Many incredible builders are driving innovation in payments, and @solanapay on X will regularly spotlight the most promising projects on Solana.

Why Use Solana Pay?

With the rise of stablecoins and the growing demand for efficient crypto payment solutions, Solana Pay stands out as the ideal choice for merchants looking to embrace the future of payments. Here’s why:

• Low Fees: Solana Pay offers significantly lower transaction fees compared to traditional payment methods (e.g. Solana Pay plugin on Shopify charges just 1%). 

• Real-Time Transactions: Solana’s blockchain allows for sub-second settlement times, avoiding 2-3 day or more delays compared to card transactions. 

• Global & Borderless: Solana Pay makes global transactions seamless, enabling merchants to tap into new markets without the worry of currency conversion or international fees.

• Fiat settlement: Crypto payments can be auto-converted to USD and paid out to a bank account of choice, ideal for merchants new to crypto. 

• Security & Fraud Protection: With blockchain security, transactions are irreversible and protected against fraud and chargebacks.

Whether you're using the Shopify plugin for a simple integration, checking out with a PoS like Venta or building a custom solution with Solana Pay APIs, Solana Pay is a flexible and easy to integrate solution.

Who’s Using Solana Pay? 

From global brands like Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint to entertainment IPs such as Claynosaurz, businesses are embracing Solana Pay to provide a faster, cheaper, and borderless checkout experience. 

We’ll spotlight interesting stories across several industries, including consumer brands, F&B, lifestyle, and more. Plus, you can already check out some of the merchants using Solana Pay on Shopify in our easy-to-navigate directory.

If your business is using Solana Pay or has a story to share, we’d love to feature you. DM us on @solanapay on X and join the growing list of merchants shaping the future of digital payments.

Follow @solanapay for the latest trends, success stories, and insights on the future of crypto payments.